Aspirin
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Broader Terms
antipyretic, antirheumatic agent, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory agent, salicylate
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- DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Aspirin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) effective in treating fever, pain, and inflammation in the body.
- What dose of aspirin is best and is enteric coated of any value in dogs? I have him on 325mg/day right now .
- Aspirin is also very good at bringing down temperatures in people who have an elevated temperature (fever).
- Today, aspirin is actually prescribed under its various generic and name brands for its heart-healthy effects.
- Because there appears to be a connection between aspirin and Reye's syndrome, aspirin is no longer used to control flu-like symptoms in minors.
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