Question

Osteoarthritis, or degenerative joint disease, is the most common form of arthritis. The cause of osteoarthritis is unknown, but the condition is typically associated with aging. It's no suprise, then, that more prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are being marketed to aging baby boomers. Discuss the current spate of products and related advertising, including events that may result in taking a drug off the market.

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Answer 1

Osteoarthritis or degenerative joint disease;

Chondroitin sulphate was found to be significantly reduce pain and improves the hand movement in osteoarthritis patients.

Acetaminophen,NASIDS,Duloxetine can help in relive osteoarthritis symptoms that is primarily pain.

DTC advertising of Vioxx and Celebrex increasing the number of osteoarthritis patients seen by physician.DTC advertising of vioxx increased the likelihood that patients received both vioxx and Celebrex.