Low Frequency of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding Despite Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs and Corticosteroids in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis.
Wilder Carvajal-GutiérrezMaría A Cisneros-CisnerosOmar-Javier CalixtoMaria-Alejandra Meneses-ToroAndrés Jesús Prada RuedaMerardo A Vega-BáezDuván A Álvarez-VargasAdriana C Uscátegui-RuizConsuelo Romero-SanchezJuan-Manuel Bello-GualteroPublished in: Current rheumatology reviews (2024)
This study found a low frequency of UGIB in patients with RA. More significant disability and anemia in the previous months were independently associated with UGIB. The low frequency of NSAID use in this population is noteworthy. In general, reasonable medication use related to this complication is recommended.