Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs): Usage and co-prescription with other potentially interacting drugs in elderly: A cross-sectional study.

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs): Usage and co-prescription with other potentially interacting drugs in elderly: A cross-sectional study.

Globally, usage of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in elderly with chronic pain has been reported as frequent. Though NSAIDs are fundamental in maintaining their quality of life, the risk of polypharmacy, drug interactions and adverse effects is of paramount importance as the elderly...

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Main Authors: Nuru Abdu, Asmerom Mosazghi, Samuel Teweldemedhin, Luwam Asfaha, Makda Teshale, Mikal Kibreab, Indermeet Singh Anand, Eyasu H Tesfamariam, Mulugeta Russom
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2020-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0238868

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https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0238868

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