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2. Enteric coating - Wikipedia

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   An enteric coating is a polymer barrier applied to oral medication that prevents its dissolution or disintegration in the gastric environment. [1] This helps by either protecting drugs from the acidity of the stomach, the stomach from the detrimental effects of the drug, or to release the drug after the stomach (usually in the upper tract of the intestine). [2]

3. Route of administration - Wikipedia

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   Enteric coated tablets are designed to dissolve in the intestine, not the stomach, because the drug present in the tablet causes irritation in the stomach. Administering medication rectally The rectal route is an effective route of administration for many medications, especially those used at the end of life .

4. Absorption (pharmacology) - Wikipedia

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   In the stomach, drugs that are weak acids (such as aspirin) will be present mainly in their non-ionic form, and weak bases will be in their ionic form. Since non-ionic species diffuse more readily through cell membranes , weak acids will have a higher absorption in the highly acidic stomach .

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

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   Aspirin helps prevent blood clots from forming, which is the leading cause of heart attack and stroke, but the drug also carries a risk of bleeding. That risk can outweigh aspirin’s benefits in ...

6. Most adults shouldn't take daily aspirin to prevent heart ...

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7. Drug interaction - Wikipedia

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   When two drugs affect each other, it is a drug–drug interaction (DDI). The risk of a DDI increases with the number of drugs used. [1] A large share of elderly people regularly use five or more medications or supplements, with a significant risk of side-effects from drug–drug interactions. [2] Drug interactions can be of three kinds:

8. Many older adults are still taking daily aspirin, even though ...

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9. Aspirin - Wikipedia

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   By 1899, Bayer had dubbed this drug Aspirin and was selling it globally. [15]: 27 The word Aspirin was Bayer's brand name, rather than the generic name of the drug; however, Bayer's rights to the trademark were lost or sold in many countries. Aspirin's popularity grew over the first half of the 20th century leading to fierce competition with ...