Aspirin

Brand names: Bayer, Ecotrin, Bufferin

Aspirin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. At low doses, it acts as an antiplatelet agent to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in hi

NSAID / Antiplatelet
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What is it?
Aspirin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. At low doses, it acts as an antiplatelet agent t
Drug Class
NSAID / Antiplatelet

Overview

Aspirin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. At low doses, it acts as an antiplatelet agent to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke in high-risk individuals. It is one of the most widely used medications worldwide.

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Sources & References

  1. FDA Drug Label Information — fda.gov
  2. National Library of Medicine (DailyMed) — dailymed.nlm.nih.gov
  3. MedlinePlus Drug Information — medlineplus.gov
  4. American Pharmacists Association — pharmacist.com
  5. National Institutes of Health (NIH) — nih.gov
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