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Table 5 Category of visits prescribed COX-2 inhibitors (Etoricoxib or Celecoxib) with Omeprazole, frequency (%)

From: Evaluation of rational nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and gastro-protective agents use; association rule data mining using outpatient prescription patterns

Category

N = 828

Age (years)

> = 60

498 (60.2)

50–59

233 (28.1)

< 40

97 (11.7)

GI complication (K20-K29.9, K30-K38.9, K90-K93.8)

Yes

141 (17.0)

No

687 (83.0)

Aspirin taken

Yes

11 (1.3)

No

917 (98.7)

Age < 60 years with no GI complication and no Aspirin taken

Yes

295 (35.6)

No

533 (64.4)