How to select a dose of NSAIDs?
Typically, non-prescription NSAIDs taken in minimal doses. Most often this is enough. If this dose does not help, it is possible to increase the dose or try another medication.
You can not mix two different anti-drug!
Side effects of NSAIDs
Most people tolerate NSAIDs. Possible side effects:
- The cardiovascular system. May increase blood pressure. This effect appears on selective and nonselective NSAIDs.
- Gastrointestinal tract. Short-term effects are usually limited to mild dyspepsia. With prolonged use may appear ulcer or gastric bleeding.
- Liver damage. Long term use of NSAIDs, particularly at high doses, can disrupt the liver. Sometimes to check liver function tests do.
- Damage to the kidneys. Even short NSAID use can harm the kidneys. This is especially important for people with pre-existing kidney disease. With long-term use of NSAIDs is necessary at least once a year checking blood pressure and kidney function.
- Tinnitus. This is usually in the use of high doses of aspirin. To remove the drug passes ringing.
In what diseases the risk is higher?
Among people with chronic diseases of the side effects of NSAIDs are more common.
Hypertonic disease
And selective and nonselective NSAIDs increase blood pressure. It is advisable to use them in the lowest effective dose and only a limited time. If you need long-term use of NSAIDs, it is necessary to revise the drug administration regimen, lowering blood pressure.
