From: Subjective impact of osteoarthritis flare-ups on patients' quality of life
n | % patients | |
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COX2 NON-SELECTIVE NSAIDs | ||
Arylacetic acid derivatives (diclofenac, indomethacin, sulindac, etc.) | 221 | 16.7 |
Arylpropionic acid derivatives (ibuprofen, naproxen, ketoprofen, etc.) | 165 | 12.5 |
Oxycams (piroxicam, tenoxicam, etc.) | 181 | 13.7 |
Others (nabumetone, glucosamine, diacerein, etc.) | 107 | 8.1 |
COX2 SELECTIVE NSAIDs | ||
Nimesulide betadex (or nimesulide) | 689 | 52.1 |
OTHER DRUGS/TREATMENTS | ||
Various, systemic (ASA, paracetamol, corticosteroids, centrally acting myorelaxants) | 46 | 3.5 |
Various, topical (transcutaneous or intraarticular) | 44 | 3.3 |
Physical treatment (mobilization, iontophoresis, etc.) | 60 | 4.5 |