Giugno 2008 - Volume XXVII - numero 6
Farmacoriflessioni
Clinica Pediatrica, IRCCS Burlo Garofolo, Trieste
Indirizzo per corrispondenza: ggortani@hotmail.com
Key words: NSAIDs, Glucocorticoids, Thalidomide, Chronic inflammatory diseases
The article describes the medications that are used to treat chronic inflammatory disorders, and that act by inhibition of production of harmful substances. It presents the mechanism of action of NSAIDs, glucocorticoids and thalidomide, their side effects and efficacy. Indications concerning the choice of the appropriate medication in various disorders as well as the way of administration and proper follow-up for minimizing side effects are provided.
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