Key result
This review discusses strategies to prevent NSAID-induced gastrointestinal adverse events, including their mechanisms of action and relative effectiveness.
Why the study?
Do prevention strategies reduce gastrointestinal adverse events in patients taking NSAIDs?
Do prevention strategies reduce gastrointestinal adverse events in patients taking NSAIDs?
This review discusses the mechanisms and effectiveness of strategies used to prevent NSAID-induced gastrointestinal damage.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs) are among the most widely prescribed drugs nowadays. They are used in the treatment of a variety of diseases and are known to cause adverse events in the gastrointestinal tract. These events vary from mild discomfort to bleeding and hospitalization. In this review we discuss the strategies used to prevent these adverse events, how they work and which ones are more effective.
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Thaís Palma (2014) conducted a review in NSAID-induced gastrointestinal damage. Prevention strategies for NSAID-induced gastrointestinal damage was evaluated. This review discusses strategies to prevent NSAID-induced gastrointestinal adverse events, including their mechanisms of action and relative effectiveness.
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