Ibuprofen claimed to raise cardiac arrest risk by a third
Conclusion
This study showed an association between taking ibuprofen or diclofenac and an increased risk of a cardiac arrest in the following 30 days, but no association was found with the other NSAIDs investigated.
But this study does have its limitations:
Although the researchers used the same people to avoid confounding variables, the same person will differ in certain aspects over time – for example, certain diseases may get better or worse, which might have affected the results.
The study only looked at prescribed drugs and not over-the-counter drugs. In Denmark, ibuprofen was the only over-the-counter drug so...
Source: NHS News Feed - March 16, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Medication Heart/lungs Source Type: news
Calls for ibuprofen sale restrictions after study finds cardiac arrest risk
Over-the-counter drug linked to 31% increased cardiac arrest risk, with the figure rising to 50% for diclofenac, says researchThere have been fresh calls for restrictions on the sale of the painkilleribuprofen after another study found it heightens the risk of cardiac arrest.Taking the over-the-counter drug was associated with a 31% increased risk,researchers in Denmark found.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 15, 2017 Category: Science Authors: Matthew Weaver Tags: Health Heart attack Drugs Healthcare industry Science Business Society Source Type: news
NSAID use linked with increased risk of cardiac arrest
Researchers advise avoiding diclofenac and limiting ibuprofen to 1200 mg per day Related items fromOnMedica Taking antidepressants with painkillers could increase risk of haemorrhage GPs urged not to over prescribe painkillers Long use of pain relievers associated with hearing loss Some common painkillers can raise heart risks NSAIDs and COX 2s linked to heart failure admission (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - March 14, 2017 Category: UK Health Source Type: news
Voltaren XR (Diclofenac Sodium Extended-Release Tablets) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - January 25, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Lupin gets USFDA nod for Diclofenac capsules' generic version
Lupin has 139 product filings pending approval with the USFDA. Cumulative filings with the USFDA now stand at 341 with the company having received approvals for 202 products. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - December 6, 2016 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Submicron diclofenac reduces AEs, potentially cost saving
(Source: PharmacoEconomics and Outcomes News)
Source: PharmacoEconomics and Outcomes News - October 31, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
Certain painkillers 'could increase risk of heart failure'
Arthritis patients who take common painkillers such as ibuprofen could be at a greater risk of heart failure, according to a new large-scale study.The research, led by the University of Milano-Bicocca in Italy and utilising data from more than eight million patients, has offered evidence that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may lead to an elevated risk of a person being hospitalised with heart problems, meaning caution may need to be employed when using them.The heart health risks of NSAIDsPublished in the British Medical Journal, the study aimed to investigate the cardiovascular safety of NSAIDs and to...
Source: Arthritis Research UK - September 29, 2016 Category: Rheumatology Source Type: news
Ibuprofen-like painkillers linked to an increased risk of heart failure
Conclusion
This useful and well-conducted study isn't the first to say NSAIDs may raise the risk of heart failure. We've known for some time that NSAIDs can have side effects, especially when used at high doses and for long periods.
What this study does help show is the different levels of risk between different NSAIDs, and confirms that the risk depends partly on the dose. It's important to remember that the study only included people who were prescribed NSAIDs and not people who'd bought them over the counter.
The information is most useful to older people taking prescribed NSAIDs long-term for conditions such as go...
Source: NHS News Feed - September 29, 2016 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Medication Heart/lungs Source Type: news
My life leading to hysterectomy – Lucy ’ s story
So I’ve decided to write about my ‘journey’….. I hate how that sounds!!….OK I’ll call it my experiences. Now I’m happy I’ve renamed it my ‘experiences’ I can start this.
I am 38 years old, 23 years ago I was told I have PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). This was following 3 years of erratic, heavy, painful, periods. I was prescribed the combination pill to regulate my cycle and told if I wanted babies I’d likely need fertility treatment.
Fast forward a couple of years…… I was still suffering heavy painful periods, only now they were regular! I made the decision to stop t...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - August 20, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health hysterectomy stories PCOS Source Type: news
My life leading to hysterectomy – Lucy ’ s story
So I’ve decided to write about my ‘journey’….. I hate how that sounds!!….OK I’ll call it my experiences. Now I’m happy I’ve renamed it my ‘experiences’ I can start this.
I am 38 years old, 23 years ago I was told I have PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome). This was following 3 years of erratic, heavy, painful, periods. I was prescribed the combination pill to regulate my cycle and told if I wanted babies I’d likely need fertility treatment.
Fast forward a couple of years…… I was still suffering heavy painful periods, only now they were regular! I made the decision to stop t...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - August 20, 2016 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Health hysterectomy stories PCOS Source Type: news
Voltaren (Diclofenac Sodium) - updated on RxList
(Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs)
Source: RxList - New and Updated Drug Monographs - July 18, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: news
