Variability in Analgesic Response to Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs

Publication date: Available online 25 October 2018Source: Prostaglandins & Other Lipid MediatorsAuthor(s): Katherine N. ThekenAbstractNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are among the most commonly used agents for the treatment of acute and chronic pain. However, it has long been recognized that there is substantial inter-individual variability in the analgesic response to NSAIDs, reflecting the complex interplay between mechanisms of pain, differences between distinct NSAIDs, and patient-specific factors such as genetic variation. This review summarizes the current knowledge regarding how these factors contribute to variability in the analgesic response to NSAIDs.
Source: Prostaglandins and Other Lipid Mediators - Category: Lipidology Source Type: research