[Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs: gastrointestinal and cardiovascular and renal safety]

Rev Gastroenterol Peru. 2015 Jan;35(1):63-71.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

The choice of a specific medication belonging to a drug class is under the criteria of efficacy, safety, cost and suitability. NSAIDs currently constitute one of the most consumed drugs in the world, so it is very important review of the safety aspects of this drug class. This review has the objective of analyze the safety of NSAIDs on 3 main criteria: gastrolesivity, cardiotoxicity and nephrotoxicity.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / adverse effects*
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Cardiovascular System / drug effects*
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases / chemically induced*
  • Gastrointestinal Tract / drug effects*
  • Humans
  • Kidney / drug effects*
  • Renal Insufficiency / chemically induced*

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal