Cardiovascular risk of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Alušík, Štefan.; Paluch, Zoltán.
Vnitrni Lekarstvi 64(3): 266-271
2018
ISSN/ISBN: 0042-773X PMID: 29766729 Document Number: 695249
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) belong to the most widely used drugs. Results of recent large meta-analyses have shown that the cardiovascular risk of NSAIDs is more serious than originally believed and is not associated exclusively with coxibs; it is also increased when using so called traditional NSAIDs. Data obtained to date show the safest drugs of this class in terms of cardiovascular risk are naproxen and ibuprofen at low doses. The position of naproxen as the safest NSAID has been challenged by some more recent findings. The authors examine some results of meta-analyses and conclusions of regulatory agencies.Key words: cardiovascular risk - coxibs - diclofenac - ibuprofen - naproxen - non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.