Question

A 65-year-old woman requires pain relief for osteoarthritis of the hip. She has a history of a peptic ulcer 5 years ago and takes Ramipril for hypertension. Paracetamol is ineffective. What is the most appropriate next analgesic choice?

Accepted Answer

Ibuprofen 400mg TDS PRN with Omeprazole 20mg OD

Answer

Ibuprofen 400mg TDS PRN

Answer

Naproxen 500mg BD PRN

Answer

Co-codamol 30/500mg QDS PRN

Answer

Etoricoxib 90mg OD PRN

Practice question

A 65-year-old woman requires pain relief for osteoarthritis of the hip. She has a history of a peptic ulcer 5 years ago and takes Ramipril for hypertension. Paracetamol is ineffective. What is the most appropriate next analgesic choice?