What is the most effective and safest non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug for treating osteoarthritis in patients with comorbidities?

Quentin E GeczyAricia Jieqi ThirumaranPeter R CarrollAndrew J McLachlanDavid John Hunter

Published in: Expert opinion on drug metabolism & toxicology (2023)

In the paper, we determine whether the current practice of 'lowest dose for shortest duration' is in fact the best approach for prescribing NSAIDs and identify which NSAIDs are most suitable given a patient's risk factors and comorbidities. Our aim is to help guide health professionals in recommending the most suitable NSAID for each patient.

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