Search results for "NSAID use"
Prescription NSAIDs associated with heart failure risk, study finds
A 19% increased risk for hospital admission for heart failure was found to be associated with any use of NSAIDs in the preceding 14 days versus past use of any NSAIDs. Diclofenac, ibuprofen, indomethacin, ketorolac, naproxen, nimesulide, piroxicam, etoricoxib, and rofecoxib were associated with increased risk for hospital admission.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/10/04/1.htm
4 Oct 2016
Combining diuretics, anti-hypertensives and NSAIDs may pose risk of kidney injury
Combining diuretics with angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors or angiotensin-receptor blockers and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) increased risk of acute kidney injury, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/01/15/1.htm
15 Jan 2013
Nonaspirin NSAIDs associated with renal cell cancer
Nonaspirin nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs were associated with an elevated risk of renal cell cancer, especially among those who took them for a long time, while aspirin and acetaminophen were not associated with such risk, an analysis found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/09/20/1.htm
20 Sep 2011
PPI's benefits can outweigh their possible risks
The key to proper use of proton-pump inhibitors is monitoring patients closely to determine if they are benefitting from long-term therapy, or could potentially discontinue or reduce their dose.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/10/PPIs.htm
1 Oct 2012
COX-2 inhibitors associated with greater risk for death after ischemic stroke
Cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 inhibitor use before hospital admission for ischemic stroke was associated with a higher 30-day mortality rate, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/11/11/4.htm
11 Nov 2014
Non-aspirin NSAIDs associated with risk for atrial fibrillation or flutter, study finds
Nonselective nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and selective cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 inhibitors may be associated with increased risk for atrial fibrillation or flutter, according to a new study.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/07/12/2.htm
12 Jul 2011
Diclofenac linked to increased cardiovascular risks
No evidence supports modifying lifestyle to slow Alzheimer's progression
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/06/15/4.htm
15 Jun 2010
Selective COX-2 inhibitors associated with slightly increased risk for adverse cardiovascular events in postmenopausal women
Postmenopausal women who used selective COX-2 inhibitors and NSAIDs with more COX-2 than COX-1 inhibition had a modestly increased risk for cardiovascular events, a study concluded.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2014/07/15/5.htm
15 Jul 2014
NSAIDs may increase bleeding, CV events when combined with antiplatelet or anticoagulant agents post-MI
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) were associated with increased risk of bleeding and thrombotic events, even during short-term treatment, among patients receiving antithrombotic therapy after myocardial infarction (MI), a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/03/03/2.htm
3 Mar 2015
NSAIDs associated with increased cardiovascular risk up to five years post-MI
Taking NSAIDs increases cardiovascular risk for heart attack survivors as long as five years after the attack, a new study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/09/18/4.htm
18 Sep 2012