aspirin

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Researchers tested a single pill that contained five medicines known to reduce the risk of second heart attacks -- aspirin, a statin, and three blood pressure medications: a diuretic, a beta blocker, and an ACE inhibitor.

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  1. noun A white, crystalline compound, CH3COOC6H4COOH, derived from salicylic acid and commonly used in tablet form to relieve pain and reduce fever and inflammation. It is also used as an antiplatelet agent. Also called acetylsalicylic acid.
  2. noun A tablet of aspirin.

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  • Probably do him as much good as the aspirin, any old how. —  The Warslayer
  • Fortunately, aspirin, which is a weak NSAID, is still thought to protect the heart against coronary artery disease. —  MND: Your Daily Dose of Counter-Theory
  • William Hill sponsors a card that will have punters reaching for the aspirin -- or something even stronger. —  Independent.ie - Frontpage RSS Feed
  • According to background information in the study, aspirin is the most used drug worldwide to prevent heart attack and stroke. —  Medlogs - Recent stories
  • Since aspirin is a weak acid and gastric pH is an acidic environment, it can be readily absorbed. grand rounds —  The Highlight HEALTH Network
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