Gastroscopic evaluation of the effects of nabumetone on the gastrointestinal mucosa of rheumatic patients

Eur J Rheumatol Inflamm. 1991;11(3):38-42.

Abstract

Endoscopic studies with nabumetone have consistently shown a lower incidence of gastro-duodenal erosive lesions than comparable non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) including naproxen and ibuprofen.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / adverse effects*
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use
  • Butanones / adverse effects*
  • Butanones / therapeutic use
  • Controlled Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Digestive System / drug effects*
  • Digestive System / pathology
  • Gastroscopy
  • Humans
  • Indomethacin / adverse effects
  • Indomethacin / therapeutic use
  • Nabumetone
  • Naproxen / adverse effects
  • Naproxen / therapeutic use
  • Prospective Studies
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
  • Rheumatic Diseases / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
  • Butanones
  • Naproxen
  • Nabumetone
  • Indomethacin