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2. Clopidogrel - Wikipedia

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   Clopidogrel, sold under the brand name Plavix among others, is an antiplatelet medication used to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke in those at high risk. [10] It is also used together with aspirin in heart attacks and following the placement of a coronary artery stent ( dual antiplatelet therapy ). [ 10 ]

3. Antiplatelet drug - Wikipedia

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   An antiplatelet drug (antiaggregant), also known as a platelet agglutination inhibitor or platelet aggregation inhibitor, is a member of a class of pharmaceuticals that decrease platelet aggregation [1] and inhibit thrombus formation.

4. Over-the-counter drug - Wikipedia

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   Some drugs may be legally classified as over-the-counter (i.e. no prescription is required), but may only be dispensed by a pharmacist after an assessment of the patient's needs or the provision of patient education. Regulations detailing the establishments where drugs may be sold, who is authorized to dispense them, and whether a prescription ...

5. What's the strongest OTC anti-inflammatory? Experts ... - AOL

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   Naproxen is considered to be the strongest anti-inflammatory medication available over the counter, says Walia. ... “Prescription NSAIDs generally have the same mechanism of action as OTC NSAIDs ...

6. Why Women are Less Likely to be Prescribed Cholesterol ...

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   The study authors reported that for people younger than 60, 65% of women and 79% of men received cholesterol-lowering medication after diagnosis. Three years later, 52% of women and 78% of men ...

7. Older adults over age 70 should consider taking statins ...

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   Statins are generally recommended for adults between the ages of 40 and 75 who have heart disease risk factors. Despite having higher risks for cardiovascular disease, fewer older adults use statins.

8. Overmedication - Wikipedia

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   Over-the-counter (OTC) medications are generally first-line therapies that people may choose to treat common acute illnesses, such as fevers, colds, allergies, headaches, or other pain. Many of these medications can be bought in retail pharmacies or grocery stores without a prescription.

9. Are fish oil supplements good or bad for you? 7 things ... - AOL

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   A new study published on May 21 in BMJ Medicine found that fish oil supplements, namely over-the-counter ones, may potentially be harmful in some people. The study followed 415,000 people ages 40 ...