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DO NSAIDS CAUSE SPECIFIC COMPLICATIONS IN COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS INFECTION?

https://doi.org/10.14412/1995-4484-2020-340-343

Abstract

Currently, there is no clear data indicating the risk of specific complications when using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and in particular ibuprofen, for COVID-19 infection. There is also no clear clinical evidence that taking NSAIDs increases the risk of COVID-19 infection. However, when using NSAIDs in patients with acute respiratory viral diseases, keep in mind the possibility of class-specific complications from the gastrointestinal tract, cardiovascular system and kidneys. This risk is quite serious in elderly patients with multiple comorbid diseases. In addition, you should remember that taking NSAIDs and paracetamol can mask important symptoms of COVID-19 infection (in particular, fever) and lengthen the time for making a correct diagnosis.

About the Authors

A. E. Karateev
V.A. Nasonova Research Institute of Rheumatology
Russian Federation

Andrey Karateev

34A, Kashirskoe Shosse, Moscow 115522



E. L. Nasonov
V.A. Nasonova Research Institute of Rheumatology; I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Ministry of Health of Russia
Russian Federation

34A, Kashirskoe Shosse, Moscow 115522;

8, Trubetskaya St., Build. 2, Moscow 119991



A. M. Lila
V.A. Nasonova Research Institute of Rheumatology; Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education, Ministry of Health of Russia
Russian Federation

34A, Kashirskoe Shosse, Moscow 115522;

2/1, Barrikadnaya St., Build. 1, Moscow 125993



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Karateev A.E., Nasonov E.L., Lila A.M. DO NSAIDS CAUSE SPECIFIC COMPLICATIONS IN COVID-19 CORONAVIRUS INFECTION? Rheumatology Science and Practice. 2020;58(3):340-343. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.14412/1995-4484-2020-340-343

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