aspirin(Bayer, Ecotrin, Bufferin)
Antiplatelet / NSAID (salicylate)
Pronunciation
/ˈæspərɪn/
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At a glance
- Generic name
- aspirin
- Brand names
- Bayer, Ecotrin, Bufferin
- Therapeutic class
- Antiplatelet / NSAID (salicylate)
- Mechanism (summary)
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Clinical pearls
- Take with food to reduce stomach upset.
- Report black/tarry stools, coffee-ground vomit, unusual bruising.
- Do not give to children/teens with viral illness (Reye syndrome).
- Stop 7-10 days before elective surgery unless directed.
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Sources
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