Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: clinical issues

Nurs Stand. 2001 Feb;15(23):45-52; quiz 53-4. doi: 10.7748/ns2001.02.15.23.45.c2986.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acetaminophen / pharmacology
  • Acetaminophen / therapeutic use*
  • Aged
  • Analgesics, Non-Narcotic / pharmacology
  • Analgesics, Non-Narcotic / therapeutic use*
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / classification
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / pharmacology
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use*
  • Drug Interactions
  • Drug Monitoring / methods
  • Drug Monitoring / nursing
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Nurse's Role
  • Patient Education as Topic / methods
  • Patient Selection

Substances

  • Analgesics, Non-Narcotic
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
  • Acetaminophen