Effect of Nonsteroidal Anti‐Inflammatory Drug Use on the Rate of Gastrointestinal Hospitalizations Among People Living in Long‐Term Care

Kate L. Lapane, Josh J. Spooner, Lisa Mucha, Walter L. Straus

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society · 2001 · 49 citations · 35 references

Abstract

Despite the high background rate of GI events, most NSAIDs increased the risk of GI hospitalization. Careful attention to choice of agent and dosing is needed in prescribing NSAIDs in this frail, older population.

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