A new look at NSAIDs: there are now four star players in the field of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Older drugs have been reformulated and new drugs have come to market.(nonsteroidal anti inflammatory agents)

From: Review of Optometry | Date: June 15, 2006 | Copyright information

While oral NSAIDs are heavily used in systemic medicine, topical ophthalmic NSAIDs are relatively limited to eye care. The bottom line is that steroids still reign supreme in inflammation control. Topical NSAIDs are never an appropriate substitute when the clinical condition merits a potent topical corticosteroid.

NSAID use has much more applicability in perioperative care than in primary eye care. However, there are several clinical circumstances in which patient care can be enhanced through the use of such a drug.

Pharmacology of NSAIDs

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