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What are the best NSAIDs for managing pain in patients with renal colic who have specific contraindications?
By Tripdatabase.
Abstract
For patients with renal colic and specific contraindications to traditional NSAIDs, celecoxib, a COX-2 inhibitor, emerges as a preferable option due to its lower GI risk, while alternatives and protective mechanisms like the addition of PPIs can be employed to mitigate risks.
Keywords
- Kidney Stones and Urolithiasis Treatments
- renal colic
- nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- celecoxib
- COX-2 inhibitors
- gastrointestinal risk