Comparison of therapeutic efficacy of nimesulide and diclofenac in patients with degenerative joint diseases.
J Indian Med Assoc
; 1999 Apr; 97(4): 119-23
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ABSTRACT
The efficacy and tolerability profiles of nimesulide and diclofenac were evaluated in 180 patients suffering from various degenerative joint diseases. The clinical evaluations were performed at 0, 2 and 4 weeks. Nimesulide (100 mg) tablets were administered twice daily and diclofenac (50 mg) tablets were administered thrice daily. The principal efficacy parameters were the improvement in pain assessed through verbal scoring. Evaluation of tolerance was also established through similar method. Final judgment on efficacy was made by the physician. In all evaluations nimesulide showed improved efficacy parameters over diclofenac.
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Assunto principal:
Osteoartrite
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Dor
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Doenças da Coluna Vertebral
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Sulfonamidas
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Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais
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Idoso
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Feminino
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Osteoartrite do Quadril
Tipo de estudo:
Clinical_trials
Limite:
Aged80
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Indian Med Assoc
Ano de publicação:
1999
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Article