Aspirin
5
Effectiveness
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Side Effects
4
Cost
3 Relevant Research Studies
Most-Reviewed Use: ANTIBIOTICS
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Brand Name: NA
Drug Class: Antiplatelet, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
FDA Category: Over-the-Counter Medication
CompendiRx Topic(s): Heart, Joint and Muscles
Dosage Form: Tablet Tablet - 325mg, 500mg; Chewable tablet - 81mg; Delayed release tablet - 81mg, 325mg; Enteric-coated tablet - 81mg, 325mg, 650mg; Capsule - 81mg, 325mg, 500mg; Enteric-coated capsule - 325mg; Extended release capsule - 162.5mg
Common Usage: pain, fever, migraine, to lower the risk of stroke/heart attack/clot
How it works
Irreversibly inhibits COX-1 and 2 enzymes
Pregnancy
Except when used in lower doses for pregnancy-related conditions, maternal use of aspirin should be avoided beginning 20 weeks gestation.
Lactation
Low doses may be acceptable, but high doses are not advised
Warnings
contraindications include hypersensitivity to drug or ingredients, NSAID induced Asthma, NSAID induced urticaria, renal disease, Gastointestinal bleeding, uncontrolled hypertension, G6PD deficiency
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Submission Date: Apr 16, 2024, 05:04AM
Last Update Date: Jul 27, 2024, 07:29PM
Nia000346
I found that using aspirin in combination with other treatments, like rest and hydration made a more significant impact on my Long COVID symptoms.
Aug 26, 2024, 05:37:AM
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