What patients don’t know about NSAIDs may lead to misuse

Williams, Reagan A.

doi:10.1016/j.ptdy.2018.04.020

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“…A US report found that, of 1326 people who used ibuprofen, 11% exceeded the daily limit and 4% exceeded the recommended maximum daily dose for other NSAIDs. Patients who have confidence in their own judgement of what correct dose to take have greater odds of exceeding the daily limit [ 20 ].…”

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“…There have been reports of non-medical use of NSAIDs among athletes who use NSAIDs before exercise as pain prophylaxis to increase their stamina and extend their workout hours [14][15][16], and early warning reports highlighted other forms of non-medical use amongst the general population [17][18][19][20]. Some reports documented intoxicating effects [12], either alone [11] or in combination with illicit drugs [21].…”

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A Scoping Review of Non-Medical and Extra-Medical Use of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are among the most commonly used medications worldwide and have analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory properties. Although NSAIDs are recognised as generally safe and effective, non-medical and extra-medical use of these products can occur. Unlike the use of illegal and many prescription drugs, which are subject to extensive research attention, inappropriate use of NSAIDs has been less well investigated. This scoping review collates and describes what is known regarding non-medical and extra-medical use of NSAIDs. In total, 72 studies were included in this scoping review. Three themes emerged from the review: (1) indicative profile of people who engage in non-medical or extra-medical use of NSAIDs; (2) antecedents for non-medical or extra-medical use; and (3) adverse health effects of non-medical and extra-medical use of NSAIDs. The review concluded that there is a need for enhanced patient education, including among sports people; pharmacovigilance in terms of clinician recognition of aberrance; and prescriber and pharmacist awareness of the potential for extra-medical and non-medical use and the related health harms.

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