Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: clinical issues
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: clinical issues

Sue Jordan Lecturer, School of Health Science, University of Wales, Swansea
Jean White Senior Lecturer, School of Health Science, University of Wales, Swansea
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) include aspirin, ibuprofen and diclofenac. They are widely prescribed to control pain and inflammation associated with disease or injury affecting joints and other tissues. The authors describe the clinical uses, mechanism of action and potential side effects. Paracetamol/acetaminophen is included in this discussion, although it is not an NSAID.

Nursing Standard. 15, 23, 45-52. doi: 10.7748/ns2001.02.15.23.45.c2986

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S.E.Jordan@swansea.ac.uk

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Drug therapy - Pain and pain management

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21 February 2001 / Vol 15 issue 23

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