Glucocorticoids and the Risk of Peptic Ulcer Bleeding: Case –Control Analysis Based on Swiss Claims Data

ConclusionsThe use of NSAIDs with or without GC was associated with a markedly higher risk of PUB compared with GC monotherapy. Use of GC alone was associated with a moderately increased risk of PUB, which might be causal or attributed to confounding by indication.

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Source: Drug Safety - February 21, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research