Nonsteroidal, antiinflammatory drug-induced gastrointestinal injuries and related adverse reactions: Epidemiology, pathogenesis and management

Nonsteroidal, antiinflammatory drug-induced gastrointestinal injuries and related adverse reactions: Epidemiology, pathogenesis and management

A large proportion of the population all over the world consumes acetylsalicylic acid (ASA: aspirin) or other nonsteroidal, antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This is associated with a considerable morbidity and mortality. Elderly patients, patients with prior history of peptic ulcer disease (PUD) or...

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Main Authors: Al Mofleh Ibrahim, Al Rashed Rashed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2007-01-01
Series:The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Adverse reactions
epidemiology
gastrointestinal injuries
management
nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs
pathogenesis
Online Access:http://www.saudijgastro.com/article.asp?issn=1319-3767;year=2007;volume=13;issue=3;spage=107;epage=113;aulast=Al

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