Analgesic nephropathy

Article Abstract:

Much more research is needed to determine exactly which analgesic drugs, or pain-killers, are linked to kidney disease. Most analgesics cause a reversible form of kidney disease when used for short periods of time. The effect of long-term use for years is not known. Phenacetin was considered the primary culprit, but when it was banned in the US and some European countries, analgesic-induced kidney disease continued to occur. Other drugs such as aspirin, acetaminophen and codeine are known to affect the kidney. Acetaminophen alone should be the drug of choice for short periods of time.

Causes of, Kidneys, Kidney, Kidney diseases, Analgesics

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Do nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease?

Article Abstract:

Using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for at least two years in mid-life may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to a study published in 2001. This support the idea that Alzheimer's disease may by caused partly by inflammation.

Health aspects, Editorial, Prevention, Alzheimer's disease

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Nitrovasodilators, low-dose aspirin, other nonsteroidal antinflammatory drugs and the risk of upper gastrointestinal bleeding

Article Abstract:

Nitrovasodilators decrease the risk of bleeding from a peptic ulcer whereas non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs increase the risk, according to a study of 1,122 patients with a peptic ulcer. Nitrovasodilators are drugs that relax blood vessels.

Statistical Data Included, Risk factors, Physiological aspects, Gastrointestinal bleeding, Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, Vasodilators, Vasodilator agents

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