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  2. Aspirin - Wikipedia

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    Aspirin is not recommended in the last part of ... Aspirin irreversibly inhibits COX-1 and modifies the enzymatic activity of COX-2. ... Aspirin is an NSAID but is ...

  3. Mechanism of action of aspirin - Wikipedia

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    Aspirin acts as an acetylating agent where an acetyl group is covalently attached to a serine residue in the active site of the COX enzyme. [1] This makes aspirin different from other NSAIDs (such as diclofenac and ibuprofen), which are reversible inhibitors; aspirin creates an allosteric change in the structure of the COX enzyme. [2]

  4. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug - Wikipedia

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    The most prominent NSAIDs are aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen; all available over the counter (OTC) in most countries. [14] Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is generally not considered an NSAID because it has only minor anti-inflammatory activity.

  5. Anti-inflammatory - Wikipedia

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    Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) alleviate pain by counteracting the cyclooxygenase (COX) enzyme. [1] On its own, COX enzyme synthesizes prostaglandins, creating inflammation. In whole, the NSAIDs prevent the prostaglandins from ever being synthesized, reducing or eliminating the inflammation and resulting pain. [citation needed]

  6. Daily low-dose aspirin has its benefits — and risks. Here's ...

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    That was followed by a 2022 recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) stressing that people ages 60 or older should not take a daily baby aspirin for heart health ...

  7. Hurting all over? Here are 10 Common Causes of Body ... - AOL

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    Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like aspirin and ibuprofen, along with disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs may also be recommended to relieve pain and prevent further damage to ...

  8. Excedrin (brand) - Wikipedia

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    Aspirin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It lessens irritation and swelling as well as discomfort and inflammation. The amount of prostaglandins the body produces is also decreased by aspirin, but not in the same way that acetaminophen does. Caffeine acts as a vasoconstrictor, [3] causing blood vessels to become smaller. This ...

  9. 1 in 3 older Americans take aspirin daily. What does it do?

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    "Aspirin can reduce heart attacks and strokes, and to some degree other clots like those in the deep veins of the legs," Blaha says. "In low doses, aspirin inhibits platelets and therefore reduces ...