Research Notes on Acuprin 81
Acuprin 81 is a brand name for the drug aspirin. This medicine acts by decreasing the causes of pain, fever, and inflammation in the body. It is also used to prevent heart attacks, strokes, and chest pain (angina).1 For complete information, see the aspirin WisdomCard.
Fast Facts:
- It should not be taken by a child or teenager who has a fever, especially if the child also has flu symptoms or chicken pox.1
- Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as it has been prescribed by doctor.1
- Side effects include heartburn, drowsiness, and headache.1
What is Acuprin 81?
- Cerner Multum (via Drugs.com): Acuprin 81: What Is Aspirin?
- Wikipedia: Aspirin
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (via MedlinePlus): Aspirin
- St. John Health: What Is Aspirin, ASA Chewing Gum?
- First DataBank, Inc. (via WebMD): Aspirin Oral Warnings
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Company Information on Acuprin 81
- Shire Plc: Official Site
- Wikipedia: Shire Pharmaceuticals
- Yahoo Finance: Shire Pharmaceuticals Group Plc: Company Profile
Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Cerner Multum (viaDrugs.com): Genacote: What Is Aspirin?
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- Reviewer: Elisa Carter
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 1, 2008
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