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Effect of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs on the renal excretion of uric acid

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The effect of 9 nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs on the renal excretion of uric acid was studied in patients with normal renal function. Diflunisal, Azapropazone and Indomethacin caused an incrase and Piroxicam a decrease in the uric acid excretion. Other drugs studied had no significant influence.

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Tiitinen, S., Nissilä, M., Ruutsalo, H.M. et al. Effect of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs on the renal excretion of uric acid. Clin Rheumatol 2, 233–236 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02041396

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