The use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in neurological diseases

Publication date: Available online 21 March 2017 Source:Journal of Chemical Neuroanatomy Author(s): Murat Terzi, Gamze Altun, Sedat Şen, Adem Kocaman, Arife Ahsen Kaplan, Kıymet Kübra Yurt, Süleyman Kaplan Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) have been in use for many years and constitute a large part of prescriptions issued in daily practice. Although NSAIDs are used for many diseases in neurology, they have also been tested as a new therapeutic option for various other diseases. While their effects on headache and cerebrovascular diseases are well known, little is known about their impact on neurodegenerative diseases. This review discusses the use, effects and safety of NSAIDs in neurological diseases.
Source: Journal of Chemical Neuroanatomy - Category: Neuroscience Source Type: research