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  • Title: [Frequent problems of non-steroidal antirheumatic agents in old age].
    Author: Keusch G, Neftel KA.
    Journal: Schweiz Med Wochenschr; 1988 Mar 26; 118(12):438-46. PubMed ID: 3287605.
    Abstract:
    The relationship between nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAID) and peptic lesions in the upper gastrointestinal tract remains unclear in many respects. Nevertheless, there is increasing evidence that the risk in patients over 65 years of age and particularly in women is higher than in younger individuals. Data suggest that compounds with long elimination half life increase the risk further. In patients at risk it is therefore advisable to start treatment with the lowest potentially effective dosage and to avoid compounds with long half lives as first line treatment. NSAID are today the most frequent cause of drug induced renal damage. The renal function disturbances induced by NSAID are largely due to inhibition of renal prostaglandin synthesis. In patients with underlying risk factors NSAID can cause acute renal failure, salt and water retention and hyperkalemia. Because of a progressive decline in renal function and alterations in water and electrolyte homeostasis with aging, elderly patients taking NSAID are particularly at risk of developing renal disease.
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