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  2. Mechanism of action of aspirin - Wikipedia

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    Additionally, aspirin induces the formation of NO-radicals in the body, which have been shown in mice to have an independent mechanism of reducing inflammation. This reduces leukocyte adhesion, which is an important step in immune response to infection. There is currently insufficient evidence to show that aspirin helps to fight infection. [18]

  3. Aspirin - Wikipedia

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    Aspirin is the genericized trademark for acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to reduce pain, fever, and inflammation, and as an antithrombotic. [10] Specific inflammatory conditions that aspirin is used to treat include Kawasaki disease, pericarditis, and rheumatic fever. [10]

  4. Community-acquired pneumonia - Wikipedia

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    Additional consideration is given to the treatment setting; most patients are cured by oral medication, while others must be hospitalized for intravenous therapy or intensive care. Current treatment guidelines recommend a beta-lactam, like amoxicillin, and a macrolide, like azithromycin or clarithromycin, or a quinolone , such as levofloxacin .

  5. Daily low-dose aspirin has its benefits — and risks. Here's ...

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    The most recent colorectal cancer study came to a similar conclusion, noting that it may be better to target aspirin use in some high-risk patients for colorectal cancer vs. making a blanket ...

  6. Lysine acetylsalicylate - Wikipedia

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    Lysine acetylsalicylate, also known as aspirin DL-lysine or lysine aspirin, is a more soluble form of acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin). As with aspirin itself, it is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antithrombotic and antipyretic properties. [ 1 ]

  7. Ivermectin Drug Interactions in Cancer Treatment for Dogs - AOL

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    Erythromycin: This antibiotic is used for several types of infections, including skin and pneumonia. Spinosad: This flea treatment may cause ivermectin to become toxic. In a study, neurotoxic ...

  8. RSV is on the rise. How to recognize it and treat the symptoms

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    In infants, RSV can cause bronchiolitis (inflammation of the small airways in the lung) and pneumonia. In adults, RSV can sometimes lead to such serious conditions as asthma, chronic pulmonary ...

  9. Pulmonary edema - Wikipedia

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    Flash pulmonary edema is a clinical syndrome that begins suddenly and accelerates rapidly. Essentially all patients will present to the emergency department by ambulance. The initiating acute event often a vascular event such as intense vasoconstriction and not a cardiac event such as myocardial infarction.