Table 4.
NSAIDs co-prescribing with other interacting drugs, which could increase NSAIDs- induced Gastrointestinal (GIT) bleeding and ulcer.
| Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug (NSAIDs) | NSAIDs + Warfarin and other Anticoagulants | *NSAIDS + Corticosteroids | **NSAIDs + other NSAIDs or Antiplatelets |
|---|---|---|---|
| N= | N= | N= | |
| Aspirin | 113 | 50 | 135 |
| Diclofenac Sodium (without Diclofenac gel) | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Ibuprofen | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| Meloxicam | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Celecoxib | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Indomethacin | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| #Total | N = 118 (6.3%) | N = 55 (3.0%) | N = 149 (8.0%) |
#
Total percentages were calculated based on total number of NSAIDs equal of 1865 drugs (without Diclofenac Topical).
*
Only oral and injectable Corticosteroids were included such as, Prednisone and Methylprednisolone.
**
Antiplatelet include Clopidogrel, Dipyridamole, and Ticagreolor.