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`Pairi l’rZ—ll>i'Jel‘E-, or anal"-521:3, are familiar products fciznd in most medi tine cabinets. These proclucts heip
`consumers relieve heaclac-hes, muscle aches, fever, and other 1:«ain~r-elaterl symptoms. \Vith so many
`lnraiid ri.air,i=, products and diffrzrent ntrerigths and formula: ,to=nla_v‘:: consumer has a variety of pain
`rr, lie-v:ii:J. Pl‘\JiL.l‘.l’.'t'EZ from which to choose. ‘/Jhat follows a re descriptions of the various pain ~relim/in;
`ap,-ants it‘-’all51bl€ as OTC drugs.
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`.(-vT\3t}'lS-"1llC‘YllC acid is lmcvwn bv ci much more familiar name-—aspirin. It is a common analgesic, or drug
`that all:-viat-=2 pain witrioxit art;-ctin: i.‘CiX‘i-3r31JL‘iC.‘11r;"CS. in the fifth C"_'flli‘.1l"'.' E..C. , Greek physician
`Hippoiratec, considerecl "the father of medicine." used powder extracted from willow tree bark to treat
`pain and reclu-‘e fever. The arrive injredient, s-tdiiim Calicylate, was Cll?‘.i‘fiVE'i‘t"<'l centuries later. This
`irig,redi+,-nt was the predecessor to aizpiriii.
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`IN 1897, GERMAN CHEMIST FELIX HOFFMAN DEVELOPED ASPIRIN WHILE TRYING TO
`FIND A WAY TO RELIEVE THE PAIN OF HIS FATHER'S ARTHRITIS. HE WORKED FOR A
`COMPANY CALLED BAYER.
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`Aspirin works b_v inhibiting th>: release of a horinone—lil:e substanc»: called prc staglandin. This chemical
`affects bi-:»ct‘i vessels and me functions of blood platelet: and sensitizes nerve endings to pain. By llITl\Cll"|3
`the pr netaglariclin, aspirin affects blc ocl cl: tting, eases inflammation. and prevents the nerve ending at the
`nit-:~ of the pain from becoming atimulatel. It is used for headaches, muscle pa n, arthritis, and to reduce
`fi:\'ers.
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`Robert J. Huffman. Field .Vlarl' F‘uk-lii"atinii~s
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`"l"li-'- Buy,‘ ,1‘ Crtrripariy ran tin a(l‘v’k'rtl'..\.Ulk‘rit for its aspirin in the 19203 that I\.‘fld, ' DOES NOT AFFEFT
`THE Hl-'.AR’l‘." But Bayer was: wrong; aspirin does afie-‘t the heart. Fortiinately. aspirin has been found to
`l>~ beneficial In the heart, and .~. )IT1*.‘ of tc<liiy‘s aspirin eirl\.'ei'tiserrierits firuiturcz the American Heart
`1-‘msociati-an’ seal 01‘ approval.
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`It is ectirnated that Americans use 80 million aspirin tablets a day, and most are not taken for aches mcl
`pains. They are used to rt'ClUCt‘ "he rig»: of heart disease. The FDA has approved the use of aspirin to treat
`2-;-riou: sardiiovaecular condititr 3 such :1: l'.v:z1rt attack and :.‘trol<e. It ha: been proven to reduce the risk
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`- Strril:£—.»t and heart attacks in thrise who have already had one.
`. D»-In I1 -ir C(Jl'll}'IllC43Ill.TlS frtm a heart ittack if ta'»:i—n at the first sigiisof ore.
`- Re-curring blockage in those who have had heart bypass SUl‘$3r'-Ty to clear blocked arteries.
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`The secret to .:ispirin's protective properties in relation to the cardiovascular system lies in aspirin’s
`ability to reduce the body's production of prostaglandin, which ca uses blood platelets to stick together.
`This phenomenon can eventually lead to blocked blood vessels and clots. A blaod clot in the brain causes
`stroke, while a blood clot in the heart causes heart attacks. By reducing the piostaslandin, the risk of
`heart attacks and strokes is reduced.
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`The Arnerican Heart Association believes that out of the nine hundred thousand lives lost each year to
`cardiovascular disease, five to ten thousand could be saved if more people used aspirin at the first signs of
`a heart attack (intermittent chest pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue). In the important first moments
`of a heart attack, aspirin provides "head start" therapy and a better chance for survival.
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`Because of its possible serious side effects. aspirin is not approved for daily use by healthy people who are
`not at risk for heart disease. For those who do need it, the recommended dose varies from 50 to 395
`milligrams daily. Above all, aspirin should never replace a healthy lifestyle.
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`While it seems like a wonder drug. aspirin does have certain drawbacks. It can irritate the stomach lining,
`causing heartburn, pain, or nausea. Coating aspirin capsules helps reduce this irritation by preventing the
`release of the aspirin until it has passed through the stomach and into the small intestine; however,
`coating also slows the absorption of aspirin and increases the amount of time before it starts to work.
`Buffered aspirin reduces the acidity of the stomachs contents to lessen irritation. Taking aspirin with an
`antacid or after a meal will also reduce the stomach irritation. Because of these possible adverse effects,
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`people should not take aspirin if they have a bleeding disorder, stomach ulcer, or gout (a painful disease
`of the joints, especially legs, hands, and feet).
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`Other side effects include the fact that high doses of aspirin may cause ringing in the ears. Furthermore,
`if children or adolescents infected with chicken pox or influenza (flu) are given aspirin, they could cl evelop
`Reyes Syndrome, a sudden loss of consciousness that may cause death. Allergy sufferers should also
`watch their aspirin intake. If people are allergic to aspirin, they may have difficulty breathing or develop
`hives, itching, or swelling. Also, aspirin should not be given to someone directly before or after surgery
`becaii.-;e it decreases the bloods ability to clot, which could cause excessive bleeding.
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`People who consume a lot of alcohol need to be careful, too~—liver damage and stomach bleeding can
`result when heavy drinkers use aspirin. Finally, aspirin should not be given to children under the age cf
`twelve or to pregnant women, especially during the last three months of pregnancy since it could cause
`complications during delivery.
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`Acetaminophen is the generic (non -trademarked) name for the pain reliever found in brand name
`products such as Tylenol and Excedrin. It is also used to treat fever, headaches, and minor aches and
`pains. Acetaminophen works by affecting the brain and spinal cord, altering the perception of pain.
`Acetaminophen is similar to hormones that the brain produces called endorphins. These hormones stop
`the pain sensation from being transmitted from cell to cell. It reduces fevers by affecting the area of the
`brain that regulates temperature. Like aspirin, acetaminophen limits the production of prostaglandin in
`the brain. Aspirin affects prostaglandin production in the rest of the body as well, but acetaminophen only
`affects the brain. For this reason, acetaminophen does not reduce inflammation. It cannot affect swelling
`from arthritis, sprains, or muscle pain. It does have fewer side effects than either aspirin or ibuprofen
`(see below). Therefore, people with blood clots, ulcers, chicken pox, influenza, or gout can safely take
`acetaminophen instead of aspirin.
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`Individuals with liver disease should not take acetaminophen; in fact, an overdose of this drug can cause
`seriouri liver and kidney damage. Like other pain relievers, this drug :3l10ulCl not be taken with alcoholic
`beverages. A risk of liver damage exists from combining large amounts of alcohol and acetaminophen. It
`should not be taken for more than ten days or by children under the age of twelve.
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`Originally available only by prescription, this drug has been available in lower strength as an OTC pain
`reliever since 1984. Ibuprofen can be used to treat headaches, muscle aches, arthritis, swelling,
`menstrual pain, and to reduce fevers. Like aspirin, it works by inhibiting production c-f prostaglandin,
`which aids blood clotting and makes nerve endings sensitive.
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`The possible side effects of using ibuprofen include drowsiness, heart—burn, upset stomach. nausea,
`vomiting, or dizziness. Taking the drug with food or milk often helps to avoid these problems. Pregnant
`women and people with diabetes or congestive heart failure should not take ibuprofen.
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`Ibuprofen is a stronger analgesic than either aspirin or acetaminophen and a better anti-inflammatory
`than aspirin. It can be found in brand name products such as Advil, Motrin TB, and Nuprin.
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`Ketoprofen and naproxen are pain relievers similar to ibuprofen. Ketoprofen has had OTC status since
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