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Other NSAIDs, though once used to treat Dressler syndrome, are less advocated and should be avoided in patients with ischemic heart disease. One NSAID in particular, indomethacin, can inhibit new collagen deposition, thus impairing the healing process for the infarcted region. Other NSAIDS should be used only in cases refractory to aspirin.
The CDC recommends three flu vaccines for people 65 and older: the Fluzone High-Dose inactivated flu vaccine, ... It’s recommended that adults over 50 get the two-dose Shingrix vaccine, which is ...
The treatment in viral or idiopathic pericarditis is with aspirin, [11] or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs such as ibuprofen). [4] Colchicine may be added to the above as it decreases the risk of further episodes of pericarditis. [4] [23] The drug that helps treat the condition that has developed is aspirin. In this case, the ...
Equianalgesic charts are used for calculation of an equivalent dose (a dose which would offer an equal amount of analgesia) between different analgesics. [1] Tables of this general type are also available for NSAIDs , benzodiazepines , depressants , stimulants , anticholinergics and others.
The preferred NSAID is ibuprofen because of rare side effects, better effect on coronary flow, and larger dose range. [15] Depending on severity, dosing is between 300 and 800 mg every 6–8 hours for days or weeks as needed. An alternative protocol is aspirin 800 mg every 6–8 hours. [14] Dose tapering of NSAIDs may be needed.
New RSV vaccines are now available to help prevent serious infection in people over 60. Doctors explain the RSV vaccine and its side effects in older adults.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its RSV vaccine guidance for seniors for this upcoming respiratory viral season, saying the new recommendations are meant to simplify ...
NSAID identification on label of generic ibuprofen, an over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [1] [3] (NSAID) [1] are members of a therapeutic drug class which reduces pain, [4] decreases inflammation, decreases fever, [1] and prevents blood clots.