Use of NSAIDs a Cause for Concern
Pharmacists are advised to be aware of recommendations made regarding the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in children infected with varicella-zoster virus (chickenpox). The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Clinical Knowledge Summaries (CKS) guidance on treating chickenpox recommends that NSAIDs are avoided in children with chickenpox. This is because of concerns that using [...]