Following drugs are known to produce osteonecrosis EXCEPT
Correct Answer: NSAIDs
Description: these NSAID's cause gastric irritation and may risk the gastric bleeding. NSAIDs are non-specific cyclo-oxygenase inhibitors. So gastric protection and platelet function are lost.NSAIDS can also precipitate attacks of bleeding ulcers. ref:SRB&;s manual of surgery,ed 3,pg no 299
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