When it comes to managing pain, inflammation, or fever, many of us reach for over-the-counter (OTC) nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen or naproxen. While these medications serve similar purposes, understanding their differences is crucial for...
NSAIDs are a commonly used class of analgesic medication. There are numerous factors that may determine which one we choose. We’ll lay out some of the most important differences between these agents and summarize this information in our NSAID comparison table at...
Throughout my career, I have had various clinicians develop trends in the NSAID that they prefer to use. Why do we choose ibuprofen versus diclofenac versus piroxicam? In this post, I will be ranking NSAIDs according to their GI risk based upon the literature we have....
Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) are a well-known staple in the management of upper GI bleeds (UGIB). Recently, there was a question regarding the efficacy and appropriateness of PPI use in lower GI bleeds (LGIB). First, let’s evaluate some common characteristics used to...
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