How do you approach GI prophylaxis (e.g., PPIs, H2 blockers) in patients on long-term NSAIDs?
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How do you approach GI prophylaxis (e.g., PPIs, H2 blockers) in patients on long-term NSAIDs?
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Rheumatology · Emory Health
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Risk analysis is at the heart of all therapies that we prescribe for our patients.
Patients on long-term daily NSAIDS are at higher risk for GI symptoms, bleeding, and perforations. These risks can be between 2-4%/per year, and vary based on risk factors such as age, general health, cigarettes, prop...
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