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The aim is to review NSAIDs' classification, usage patterns, and associated risks, highlighting the need for improved decision-making tools.

December 22, 2011Rheumatology InternationalOpen Access

A turbulent decade for NSAIDs: update on current concepts of classification, epidemiology, comparative efficacy, and toxicity

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The aim is to review NSAIDs' classification, usage patterns, and associated risks, highlighting the need for improved decision-making tools.
Analysis of current concepts in NSAIDs classification and epidemiology.
Review of comparative efficacy and safety profiles across different NSAIDs.
Assessment of existing guidelines for the management of NSAID-associated risks.
Emerging evidence underscores that all NSAIDs carry gastrointestinal and cardiovascular risks.
The withdrawal of specific NSAIDs (rofecoxib and valdecoxib) reflects growing concerns about safety.
Current usage patterns among patients reveal gaps in adherence to guidelines for safer NSAID use.

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Population

Patients using NSAIDs for arthritic pain

Intervention

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including cyclooxygenase-2-selective agents

This review highlights the varying gastrointestinal and cardiovascular risks of NSAIDs and emphasizes the need for individualized treatment algorithms.

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Implication

Reinforces NSAID risk awareness for individualized prescribing; leaves open prospective validation of decision algorithms.

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Philip G. Conaghan (2011) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69daa906fed504aaed8358a8 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00296-011-2263-6

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A turbulent decade for NSAIDs: update on current concepts of classification, epidemiology, comparative efficacy, and toxicity

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A turbulent decade for NSAIDs: update on current concepts of classification, epidemiology, comparative efficacy, and toxicity

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