Drug Information
Generic Name:
Aspirin
Pronunciation:
ASS-pur-in
Product Name:
Excedrin
Category:
Anticoagulants
How is it given?:
by mouth (PO)
Uses:
Reduce the risk of heart attack, and stroke, treatment of mild to moderate pain, treatment of fever and inflammatory conditions
Comment:
Aspirin reduces the risk of heart attack or repeat heart attack in those with coronary artery disease. It also decreases the risk of stroke in those with a prior stroke or warning signs of a stroke.