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» Practice/knowledge - onsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
This study aimed to explore the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in infants
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used as perioperative analgesics. Many are currently used off label. Diclofenac is currently licensed for use in children over 1 year of age for the treatment of juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, while ibuprofen is licensed for use in children weighing over 7 kg. The dose and interval in children is currently more...