Abstract
NSAIDs are useful analgesics for many pain states, especially those involving inflammation. Their use is frequently overlooked in patients with postoperative and chronic pain. Unless there is a contraindication, the use of an NSAID should be routinely considered to manage acute pain, chronic cancer, and noncancer pain.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Review
MeSH terms
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Analgesics, Non-Narcotic / pharmacology
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Analgesics, Non-Narcotic / therapeutic use*
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / adverse effects
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use
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Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors / therapeutic use
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Humans
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Pain / drug therapy*
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Salicylates / therapeutic use
Substances
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Analgesics, Non-Narcotic
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
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Cyclooxygenase 2 Inhibitors
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Salicylates