What does the practice recommendation, as well as existing studies, suggest for the proper use of NSAIDs in primary care? Following are real-life clinical vignettes that would help clinicians to prescribe NSAIDs rationally.

Although nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) are widely used to treat acute and chronic pain caused by inflammation, the class's gastrointestinal (GI), cardiovascular (CV), and renal hazards necessitate cautious patient selection.

Recently, a worldwide panel of experts issued practice advice in the Journal of Pain Research that reviews current research and offers primary care physicians updated guidelines on the use of NSAIDs for pain, with an emphasis on cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and renal safety.

This article was published on 10 June 2022.

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The author is a practising super specialist from New Delhi.