Aspirin

Aspirin is one of the oldest medicines around and with various indications.  It is mostly used to:

• Reduce fever

• Reduce pain

• Prevent atherosclerotic heart disease

• Cause anticoagulation by reducing platelets functions

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• Treatment of arthritis

Aspirin has some common side effects that are commonly seen when it is used in high doses.  These are:

• Stomach and intestinal irritations ulcers

• Bleeding tendencies

Aspirin is available as an over the counter medicine now.