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  2. Pyridostigmine - Wikipedia

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    It is also used off-label to treat some forms of Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. It is typically given by mouth but can also be used by injection. [3] The effects generally begin within 45 minutes and last up to 4 hours. [3] Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, frequent urination, and abdominal pain. [3]

  3. List of drugs known for off-label use - Wikipedia

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    It is often used off-label as a nootropic. Prazosin (Minipress) for nightmares: prazosin is approved for the use of hypertension. A 2012 systematic review showed a small benefit for the treatment of PTSD-associated night terrors. Other non-FDA-approved uses for prazosin include the treatment of Raynaud's disease and poisoning due to scorpion venom.

  4. What patients should know about off-label drug use - AOL

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    While estimates vary, some studies suggest that 1 in 5 prescriptions of common medications involves an off-label use. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290 ...

  5. Aspirin - Wikipedia

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    Low-dose aspirin use irreversibly blocks the formation of thromboxane A 2 in platelets, producing an inhibitory effect on platelet aggregation during the lifetime of the affected platelet (8–9 days). This antithrombotic property makes aspirin useful for reducing the incidence of heart attacks in people who have had a heart attack, unstable ...

  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. Tocolytic - Wikipedia

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    Fewer side effects than β 2 agonists. [30] Although not FDA approved in the US, atosiban was developed specifically to delay preterm labor. [31] No current contraindications No maternal adverse effects [32] No adverse effects to the baseline fetal heart rate. No significant difference in neonatal side effect compared to other treatments [32 ...

  8. Mechanism of action of aspirin - Wikipedia

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    Aspirin acts as an acetylating agent where an acetyl group is covalently attached to a serine residue in the active site of the COX enzyme. [1] This makes aspirin different from other NSAIDs (such as diclofenac and ibuprofen), which are reversible inhibitors; aspirin creates an allosteric change in the structure of the COX enzyme. [2]

  9. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug - Wikipedia

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    The widespread use of NSAIDs has meant that the adverse effects of these drugs have become increasingly common. Use of NSAIDs increases risk of a range of gastrointestinal (GI) problems, kidney disease and adverse cardiovascular events. [40] [41] As commonly used for post-operative pain, there is evidence of increased risk of kidney ...