What Do You Recommend for Prophylaxis in an Elderly Woman with Arthritis Requiring NSAIDs for Control? Michael P. Jones, M.D., and Mitchell L. Schubert. M.D.

Authors :: Jones, Michael P.
Schubert, Mitchell L.
Rogers, Arvey
Brandt, Lawrence
Source :: American Journal of Gastroenterology (Springer Nature); Mar1991, Vol. 86 Issue 3, p264-266, 3p
Publication Year :: 1991
Abstract: Presents a recommendation for the use of prophylaxis in an elderly woman with arthritis requiring nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID). Factor that weakens mucosal defense mechanisms resulting in gastroduodenal ulceration, bleeding and perforation; Information on NSAID; Risk factors in elderly women using NSAID.

Subjects :: OLDER women
ARTHRITIS
NONSTEROIDAL anti-inflammatory agents
DUODENAL ulcers
GASTROINTESTINAL diseases

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