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Sulindac Teaching 2493

SulindacMedications
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Instructed patient on new medication Sulindac. Sulindac is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Sulindac works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body. Sulindac is used to treat pain or inflammation caused by arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, tendinitis, bursitis, or gout. Patient verbalized understanding.

Reviewed November 2019

Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.

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