Table 2 |
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Gastrointestinal risk of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs/cyclooxygenase-2 from safest to riskiest |
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Nonacetylated salicylates (for example, salsalate) |
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Safer |
Nabumetone |
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Celecoxib |
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Ibuprofen |
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↓ |
Diclofenac |
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Sulindac |
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Naproxen |
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Indomethacin |
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Riskier |
Ketoprofen |
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The table summarizes evidence from a series of studies [53-56]. |
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Felson Arthritis Research & Therapy 2009 11:203 doi:10.1186/ar2531 |
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