The peculiarities of pathogenesis of NSAID-induced gastrointestinal injuries and current prevention strategies

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are among the most widely used medications. However, NSAID intake is accompanied by an increased risk of gastroduodenal side effects. These adverse events are largely attributed to the ability of these drugs to suppress prostaglandin synthesis, penetrate...

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Main Authors: Anatol Święcicki, Antonina Antonienko
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Termedia Publishing House 2014-07-01
Series:Rheumatology
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Online Access:http://www.termedia.pl/The-peculiarities-of-pathogenesis-of-NSAID-induced-gastrointestinal-injuries-and-current-prevention-strategies,18,23167,1,1.html