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ArticleInternational journal of clinical pharmacy2014

Patient characteristics among users of analgesic over-the-counter aspirin in a Danish pharmacy setting.

Anton Pottegård, Ann-Katrine Kviesgaard, Ulrik Hesse, Søren Ilsøe Moreno, Jane Møller Hansen

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Article in International journal of clinical pharmacy, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 authors at 5 institutions in 2 countries.

Anton PottegårdClinical Pharmacology, Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, JB Winsløwsvej 19, 2, 5000, Odense C, Denmark, apottegaard@health.sdu.dk.
Ann-Katrine Kviesgaard
Ulrik Hesse
Søren Ilsøe Moreno
Jane Møller Hansen
Clemenshospital Münster · DENational Board of Health · DKOdense University Hospital · DKStatens Serum Institut · DKUniversity of Southern Denmark · DK

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundUse of over-the-counter (OTC) high-dose acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) is a risk factor for experiencing gastric bleeding. However, more detailed knowledge on the characteristics of users of OTC ASA is needed.

objectiveTo characterise users of OTC high-dose ASA in a Danish pharmacy setting.

methodWe conducted an interview based survey among users of OTC high-dose ASA. Questions were asked regarding: (1) demographic characteristics; (2) use patterns; (3) knowledge about adverse events; (4) risk factors for experiencing gastric bleeding; (5) reasons for choosing an ASA-containing medicine; and (6) whether their GP was informed on their use of high-dose ASA.

resultsOne-hundred-seventeen interviews were completed. Nineteen percent and 37 % used high-dose ASA on a daily or weekly basis respectively. Sixty-eighth percent found high-dose ASA to be more effective than other analgesics. Fourty-seven percent had one or more risk factors for experiencing ulcer bleeding, most commonly age >60 years (32 %) and previous peptic ulcer (9 %). The most well-known adverse events were abdominal pain (32 %) and peptic ulcer (26 %). The most common source of information was friends and family (32 %).

conclusionA large proportion of users of high-dose ASA have risk factors for experiencing gastric bleeding. Health-care professionals needs to provide more information on potential adverse events.

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Patient Medication KnowledgeAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overAnalgesics, Non-NarcoticAspirinDenmarkFemaleHealth Care SurveysHumansMaleMiddle AgedNonprescription DrugsPatient Education as TopicPeptic UlcerAnalgesics, Non-NarcoticAspirinNonprescription Drugs

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PMID24917218
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