12 January, 2011

Study Warns Heart Attack Risk From Common Painkillers

Over-the-counter painkillers, used for treating inflammation, can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes, according toan analysis of the evidence published on bmj.com today.

The drugs include traditional non-steroidalanti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) as well as new generation anti-inflammatorydrugs, known as COX-2 inhibitors.
courtesy:Medindia
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Study Warns Heart Attack Risk From Common Painkillers

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