2008
DOI: 10.3329/bjp.v2i1.493
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Prescribing pattern of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs at outpatient departments of teaching hospitals

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“…12 A previous study revealed that the proton pump inhibitors were used as the anti-ulcer agents of choice. 13 Among opioid analgesics, tramadol was the most commonly prescribed drug either alone or in combination with NSAIDs. This was in accordance with the previous study done by Bhaskar et al 9 We also observed in present study that there was frequent use of FDC of analgesics.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…12 A previous study revealed that the proton pump inhibitors were used as the anti-ulcer agents of choice. 13 Among opioid analgesics, tramadol was the most commonly prescribed drug either alone or in combination with NSAIDs. This was in accordance with the previous study done by Bhaskar et al 9 We also observed in present study that there was frequent use of FDC of analgesics.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Overall diclofenac was the commonest NSAID prescribed in this study, same trend was observed in Dhaka prescription study. 8 Similarly diclofenac was also the commonest NSAID prescribed in a study conducted by VS Manohar et al 9 In this present study none of the selective cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitors were prescribed, instead preferential COX-2 inhibitors (diclofenac, etodolac and aceclofenac) and traditional NSAIDs (like piroxicam) were more preferred.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 95%
“…Similar indication is seen in other studies, like in Dhaka study, where low backache and trauma were the commonest indications for NSAIDs; another study in Dhaka also shows similar findings. 8,13 Present study shows high prevalence of co-prescription of GPAs (96%). High frequency of GPA prescription can be attributed to prescriber's preference for non-selective NSAIDs, which are more prone to cause gastritis and peptic ulceration.…”
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“…1 According to International Association For The Study Of Pain, it is "An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described in terms of such damage". Furthermore pain is always subjective.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%