Use of Over-the-Counter Analgesics Is Not Associated With Acute Decompensation in Patients With Cirrhosis
Khalid SK, Lane J, Navarro V, Garcia–Tsao G. Use of Over-the-Counter Analgesics Is Not Associated With Acute Decompensation in Patients With Cirrhosis. Clinical Gastroenterology And Hepatology 2009, 7: 994-999. PMID: 19394441, PMCID: PMC3777825, DOI: 10.1016/j.cgh.2009.04.015.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAcetaminophenAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAlcohol DrinkingAnalgesics, Non-NarcoticAnti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-SteroidalCase-Control StudiesContraindicationsFemaleHospitalizationHumansLiverLiver CirrhosisMaleMiddle AgedNonprescription DrugsPainProspective StudiesSurveys and QuestionnairesYoung AdultConceptsNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugsAcute hepatic decompensationAnti-inflammatory drugsCirrhotic patientsAlcohol ingestionCounter analgesicsHepatic decompensationAlcoholic cirrhosisNonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug useAnti-inflammatory drug useDecompensation of cirrhosisConsecutive cirrhotic patientsTertiary care hospitalEffect of analgesicsCase-control studyRecent alcohol ingestionRecent alcohol useAcetaminophen useLiver clinicNoncirrhotic controlsNoncirrhotic patientsAcute decompensationFurther decompensationCare hospitalConsecutive patients