Mulder J D
Department of General Practice, University of Leiden, Netherlands.
Eur J Rheumatol Inflamm. 1991;11(3):3-6.
Osteoarthritis is a common problem in general practice and a major indication for NSAIDs. Many patients with osteoarthritis are elderly and therefore particularly at risk from adverse reactions. Co-morbidity and co-prescription may lead to drug interactions. For these reasons, safe NSAIDs are the first choice for this disease.