NSAID-induced gastric mucosal damage
Semble, E.L.; Wu, W.C.
American Family Physician 35(6): 101-108
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0002-838X PMID: 3332745 Document Number: 288900
Gastric mucosal damage is a common side effect of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). These drugs may cause gastrointestinal symptoms, gastric erosions, peptic ulcers or upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Therefore, NSAIDs should be used cautiously in patients with a history of gastrointestinal lesions. Drugs that may be useful in preventing or treating NSAID-induced gastric mucosal injury are under intensive clinical investigation.