KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES AMONG ELDERLY PATIENTS ABOUT THE USE AND SIDE EFFECTS OF NSAIDs

Nishank Kashyap; Priniya Saul; Neer Arora; Sameer Kothe; Dhanshree Rasal; Dr. Prashil Jumade

Volume : X, Issue : I, January - 2020

KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES AMONG ELDERLY PATIENTS ABOUT THE USE AND SIDE EFFECTS OF NSAIDs

Nishank Kashyap, Priniya Saul, Neer Arora, Sameer Kothe, Dhanshree Rasal, Dr. Prashil Jumade

Abstract :

Introduction: Non Steroidal Anti–inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) is a group of drugs that has anti–inflammatory and analgesic effects. There are several known adverse effects to which the elderly age group is more susceptible due to altered pharmacokinetics and increased likelihood of drug interactions as a result of polypharmacy. NSAIDs can be procured easily over the counter and it is important to ascertain the extent to which these drugs are consumed by patients according to their convenience. It is also vital to heighten awareness among patients and practitioners regarding the undesirable outcomes associated with frequent NSAID intake.