aspirin (aspergum, bayer, bufferin, ecotrin,
empirin)
available over the counter: yes
uses: mild to moderate pain and inflammation;
to reduce fever; decrease incidence of blood clots;
mechanism of action: interferes with the
release
of prostaglandins (chemicals in the body which cause inflammation and make nerves more sensitive)
side effects
- common: nausea, rash, ringing in the ears
- less common: insomnia
- serious: vomiting, agitation, fatigue,
confusion, swelling of face; Reye's syndrome (allergic reaction causing
swelling of face, lips and eyelids)
concerns: do not give to children under 16
years of age, unless instructed by your doctor; notify your doctor before
any surgery as it may cause increased bleeding |
