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There is clear evidence that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs raise the risk of peptic ulcer bleeding. Risks are dose related and appear to differ materially between individual agents, probably reflecting anti-inflammatory potency. Where aspirin is concerned a no-effect level has not been established and risks appear also to be increased for rectal bleeding.
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Langman, M.J.S. (1997). Non-Steroidal Associated Ulcer Bleeding — Defining the Risk Factors. In: Rainsford, K.D. (eds) Side Effects of Anti-Inflammatory Drugs IV. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-011-5394-2_35
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