Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and corticosteroids
Musculoskeletal Research and Basic Science, Springer International Publishing Ag, ss.683-693, 2015
- Yayın Türü: Kitapta Bölüm / Araştırma Kitabı
- Basım Tarihi: 2015
- Doi Numarası: 10.1007/978-3-319-20777-3_41
- Yayınevi: Springer International Publishing Ag
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.683-693
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
All nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), including selective COX-2 inhibitors, have anti-inflammatory analgesic and antipyretic effects, and some of them also have antithrombotic effects. Although NSAIDs are structurally organic acids, chemically they constitute a heterogeneous group. Long-term use of NSAIDs may cause many side effects, especially in older patients, so they should be used cautiously. Corticosteroids effectively suppress inflammation, and they are used in the treatment of both systemic and local inflammation. This chapter mainly discusses local intra-articular injections of steroids, to the tendon sheath, in bursitis and simple bone cysts.