Which NSAIDs have the highest cardiovascular risk?

All selective COX-2 inhibitors (celecoxib, etoricoxib, diclofenac) have higher CV risk than naproxen; PRECISION trial: celecoxib not inferior to ibuprofen or naproxen for CV risk but naproxen is the safest NSAID for cardiac patients; avoid all NSAIDs in recent MI.

What GI protective co-prescription is required with NSAIDs?

PPI co-prescription required with NSAIDs in: age >65, prior GI ulcer/bleed, combined anticoagulant or antiplatelet use, corticosteroid combination, H. pylori positive; misoprostol 200 mcg QID is effective but poorly tolerated alternative.

Can NSAIDs be used with antihypertensives safely?

NSAIDs blunt antihypertensive effect of ACEi, ARBs, diuretics, and beta-blockers; triple combination (ACEi/ARB + diuretic + NSAID) = triple whammy syndrome causing AKI; avoid if possible or use naproxen with close BP and renal monitoring.

What renal monitoring is required with chronic NSAID use?

Baseline creatinine/eGFR; repeat at 2 weeks, then 3-monthly for chronic users; NSAID-associated AKI (pre-renal via prostaglandin inhibition) is reversible; NSAID nephropathy (interstitial nephritis) requires biopsy if progressive.

Are topical NSAIDs safer than oral formulations?

Topical diclofenac (Voltaren) and ketoprofen provide local analgesia with <5% systemic absorption; 75% lower GI side effect risk vs oral; recommended as first-line for knee/hand OA; appropriate for patients with high GI/CV/renal risk.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which NSAIDs have the highest cardiovascular risk?

What GI protective co-prescription is required with NSAIDs?

Can NSAIDs be used with antihypertensives safely?

What renal monitoring is required with chronic NSAID use?

Are topical NSAIDs safer than oral formulations?