Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in therapeutic practice: nimesulide in focus

Abstract

The article presents the findings of questionnaire-based survey on the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs conducted by the Chelyabinsk practitioners. It discusses the main indications for use of NSAIDs. The authors outline the key issues of the choice of drugs from the NSAID group, taking into account efficacy, safety and area of intended use. They also present the findings of the latest research studies conducted in Russia and abroad on the issues of efficacy, safety, epidemiology of the use of NSAIDs and paracetamol.

Keywords

• pain syndrome
• nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaids)
• nimesulide