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Table 2 Treatments prescribed for osteoarthritis flare-ups

From: Subjective impact of osteoarthritis flare-ups on patients' quality of life

 

n

% patients

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