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NSAIDs: Drug of Choice for Severe Osteoarthritis

Authors :
KIRN, TIMOTHY F.
Source :
Family Practice News. Feb 15, 2001, Vol. 31 Issue 4, p27
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

When osteoarthritis is severe or inflammatory, physicians may consider using a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug; instead of starting with a trial of acetaminophen, according to recommendations on osteoarthritis of the knee [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
American College of Rheumatology -- Standards
Osteoarthritis -- Drug therapy
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs -- Health aspects
COX-2 inhibitors -- Health aspects
Acetaminophen -- Health aspects

Details

ISSN :
03007073
Volume :
31
Issue :
4
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Family Practice News
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.71900875

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