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Appreciating gastrointestinal side effects of prescribed medications
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GASTROENTEROLOGY
Appreciating gastrointestinal side effects of prescribed medications
Wednesday 13 April 2022, 12:20 AM
Widespread use of NSAIDs has led to increased incidence of NSAID-related ulceration [Image: Supplied]
Prescribers need to be continually mindful of the potential harms from medication. Here, gastroenterologist Alan Fraser outlines the various gastrointestinal side effects of prescribed medications
This article has been endorsed by the RNZCGP and has been approved for up to 0.25 CME credits for continuing professional development purposes (1 cred, Educate small, BACK panel - grey
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