Rapid review: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents and aminosalicylates in COVID-19 Infections
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Ehrenpreis ED, Kruchko DH. Rapid Review: Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Agents and Aminosalicylates in COVID-19 Infections. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2020;54(7):602-605. doi:10.1097/MCG.0000000000001371
Abstract
In the current COVID-19 pandemic, there has been concern regarding the use of ibuprofen and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents by COVID-19 infected patients. Aminosalicylates (5-ASAs) are structurally similar and have anti-inflammatory functions that resemble those of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents. Since 5-ASAs are a mainstay treatment for inflammatory bowel disease, the authors review the pharmacology of both classes of drugs and discuss the potential relevance of 5-ASAs in the ongoing discussion of medication use in patients infected with COVID-19.
Document Type
Article
PubMed ID
32530870
