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Risk factors associated with NSAIDs related to GI toxicity.
| High Risk 1. History of complicated ulcer (recently in particular) 2. Multiple (more than two) risk factors |
| Moderate Risk 1. Age >65 2. High-dose NSAID treatment 3. History of uncomplicated ulcer 4. Concomitant ASA (low doses included), glucocorticoid, or anticoagulant use |
| Low Risk 1. Without any risk factors |
NSAID: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug; ASA: aminosalicylic acid.
