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The use of nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs and analgesics by liver transplant recipients

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  • Maria Mulka‐Gierek
  • Bartosz Foroncewicz
  • Michał Florczak
  • Leszek Pączek
  • Marek Krawczyk
  • Krzysztof Mucha

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Aims and objectives This study aimed to assess the reasons and the frequency of the use of over‐the‐counter (OTC) nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or analgesics by liver transplant recipients (LTR). Patient awareness of possible drug‐related side‐effects was also assessed. Background NSAIDs and analgesics available without prescription belong to the most commonly used class of drugs. However, use of these drugs might be complicated by toxic adverse effects (AEs). Patients at risk for AEs include the transplant recipients. Design/methods This was a descriptive study. An anonymous survey was carried out in 73 randomly selected LTR, who represented 10% of all LTR at our centre. Results There were 64% of the patients who confirmed taking NSAIDs or analgesics; 16% of these patients took these drugs at least several times a week and 10% took them daily. For 39% of patients, the only way to manage their pain were OTC NSAIDs or analgesics. As many as 36% of patients were unaware of the risks associated with the use of these drugs. Ninety per cent of LTR consider physicians the most trusted source of drugs information. Conclusions Our study shows that two‐thirds of LTR take OTC NSAIDs or analgesics and one‐third are unaware of the AEs associated with these drugs. Therefore, both transplant nurses and doctors should educate their patients about the use and possible AE of these drugs. Relevance to clinical practice Considering the high NSAIDs consumption rates, the side effects of these drugs should always be suspected. Especially in patients taking these drugs and referring to medical advisors with specific symptoms, such as: abdominal pain, anaemia, elevated serum creatinine concentration or liver enzymes activity. Awareness of the scale of the problem enables health professionals to cooperate in educating patients. Such practices may reduce uncontrolled abuse of these drugs and related health care costs.

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  • Maria Mulka‐Gierek & Bartosz Foroncewicz & Michał Florczak & Leszek Pączek & Marek Krawczyk & Krzysztof Mucha, 2016. "The use of nonsteroidal anti‐inflammatory drugs and analgesics by liver transplant recipients," Journal of Clinical Nursing, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 25(7-8), pages 1001-1005, April.
  • Handle: RePEc:wly:jocnur:v:25:y:2016:i:7-8:p:1001-1005
    DOI: 10.1111/jocn.13112
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