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Analgesics and anti-inflammatory medications in sports: use and abuse.
- Source :
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Pediatric clinics of North America [Pediatr Clin North Am] 2010 Jun; Vol. 57 (3), pp. 751-74. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- Both acute and overuse musculoskeletal injuries are common in adolescent athletes. Pharmacologic agents including nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, acetaminophen, and topical over-the-counter agents have been shown to be effective in controlling pain, but data regarding their efficacy in expediting healing and time to recovery continue to be debated. Studies indicate that adolescents consume analgesic agents on their own and may be unaware of their potential toxicities. Data also indicate that adolescent athletes use medications in hopes of alleviating pain and allowing continuation of sports without adequate time for healing. This article reviews the mechanisms, toxicity, drug interactions, efficacy, and abuse potential of commonly used analgesic and anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Subjects :
- Adolescent
Analgesics administration & dosage
Analgesics adverse effects
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal administration & dosage
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal adverse effects
Drug Interactions
Humans
Nonprescription Drugs adverse effects
Recovery of Function
Analgesics therapeutic use
Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal therapeutic use
Athletic Injuries drug therapy
Cumulative Trauma Disorders drug therapy
Musculoskeletal System injuries
Nonprescription Drugs therapeutic use
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1557-8240
- Volume :
- 57
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Pediatric clinics of North America
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 20538155
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pcl.2010.02.004