Aspirin — NSAID pain reliever. Study the mechanism, listed uses and warnings from the US label on one sourced card.
Generic name
Aspirin
Class
NSAID pain reliever
Mechanism
Aspirin inhibits prostaglandin synthesis and platelet aggregation through cyclooxygenase acetylation; its irreversible platelet COX-1 inhibition reduces thromboxane A2 formation.
Used for
Minor aches and pains; Headache and toothache; Menstrual and arthritis pain
Common side effects
Stomach bleeding; Ringing in the ears; Allergic reaction (hives, asthma)
Warnings
Reye's syndrome risk: children and teenagers with or recovering from chickenpox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product; Severe stomach bleeding risk; Do not use at 20 weeks of pregnancy or later unless specifically directed by a doctor
Interactions
Anticoagulants (bleeding); Diuretics; Diabetes, gout and arthritis drugs
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Label date: 20260902 · For learning, not clinical decisions. US label and brand information; always consult the current source.
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Mechanism: Has analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory effects. The selected label says the mechanism is not fully understood and may involve inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis.
Only on the Ibuprofen card: Used for — Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis; Mild to moderate pain; Primary dysmenorrhea · Common side effects — Nausea; Heartburn; Dizziness; Rash · Warnings — Around 20 weeks of pregnancy onward: fetal kidney injury and low amniotic fluid; restrict use between about 20 and 30 weeks; Avoid at about 30 weeks of pregnancy onward because the fetal ductus arteriosus can close prematurely; Hypertension and heart failure; Renal toxicity · Interactions — ACE inhibitors; Low-dose aspirin (reduced effect); Anticoagulants
Mechanism: Inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX-1 and COX-2) and prostaglandin synthesis; analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic.
Only on the Meloxicam card: Used for — Relief of osteoarthritis signs and symptoms; Relief of rheumatoid arthritis signs and symptoms; Pauciarticular or polyarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis in patients weighing at least 60 kg · Common side effects — Diarrhea; Upper respiratory tract infection; Dyspepsia; Influenza-like symptoms · Warnings — Hepatotoxicity; Heart failure and edema; Renal toxicity · Interactions — Anticoagulants (e.g. warfarin); SSRIs / SNRIs
Mechanism: Has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects. The mechanism is not completely understood but involves COX-1 and COX-2 inhibition; reduced prostaglandin production may contribute.
Only on the Naproxen card: Used for — Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, AS; Tendonitis, bursitis, acute gout; Pain; Primary dysmenorrhea · Common side effects — Dyspepsia; Abdominal pain; Nausea; Headache; Edema · Warnings — Aspirin-sensitive asthma / NSAID allergy; Renal toxicity and hyperkalemia; Hepatotoxicity, heart failure, fetal toxicity · Interactions — Anticoagulants / antiplatelets; SSRIs / SNRIs (bleeding); Low-dose aspirin
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