Only if they have had previous dyspepsia or previous peptic ulcer. I would
use Ranitidine for 14 days
Trefor
>-----Original Message-----
>From: [log in to unmask]
>[mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Fabrizio La Mura
>Sent: 29 July 1998 02:58
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: gastroprotection and nsaids
>
>
>Hi,
>
>just a question (hypotetical case!): in case a patient of yours needs a 5
>days treatment with Ibuprofen, do you prescribe gastroprotective drugs as
>well, or not? When and why yes? When and why not?
>
>Tnx,
>
>Fabrizio
>
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