Endoscopic evaluation of the gastrotolerance of short-term antalgic treatment with low dose k-diclofenac: a comparison of ibuprofen and aspirin

Fundam Clin Pharmacol. 2001 Feb;15(1):61-3. doi: 10.1046/j.1472-8206.2001.00004.x.

Abstract

In a short-term gastro-duodenal endoscopic study in 12 healthy volunteers, the gastrotoxicity was not different after intake of diclofenac-K 12.5 mg (0.33) or ibuprofen 200 mg (0.42, P=0.66) but significantly higher after aspirin 500 mg (2.67, P=0.002).

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Comparative Study
  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / administration & dosage*
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / adverse effects
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use
  • Aspirin / administration & dosage*
  • Aspirin / adverse effects
  • Aspirin / therapeutic use
  • Diclofenac / administration & dosage*
  • Diclofenac / adverse effects
  • Diclofenac / therapeutic use
  • Duodenum / drug effects
  • Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ibuprofen / administration & dosage*
  • Ibuprofen / adverse effects
  • Ibuprofen / therapeutic use
  • Male
  • Pain / drug therapy
  • Single-Blind Method
  • Stomach / drug effects

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
  • Diclofenac
  • Aspirin
  • Ibuprofen