Unlabelled: NSAIDs are effective at reducing mild to moderate pain and are therefore commonly prescribed in dental practice. Dental practitioners should be familiar with their indications, contra-indications and side-effects.We present the case of a 28-year-old male who had been taking two NSAIDs concurrently for dental pain which resulted in an acute upper gastrointestinal haemorrhage.
Clinical Relevance: General Dental Practitioners need to be aware of the possible life-threatening complications when prescribing NSAIDs.
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