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Aspirin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug or NSAID drug. It has anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties that make it great for treating fevers, headaches, and arthritis pain. It is also the treatment of choice for kawasaki disease, a rare inflammatory disease that occurs in children. Importantly, aspirin is a blood thinner, used to prevent thrombotic events like strokes or heart attacks. Aspirin can also be used to treat chest pain in people experiencing acute coronary syndrome. The side effects of aspirin can be divided into findings of acute toxicity and long-term effects. Acute toxicity or overdose is characterized by tinnitus, or a ringing in the ears, which should be reported to the provider immediately. Long term side effects of aspirin use include the development of GI ulcers and bleeding. Aspirin should be avoided in all children, due to the risk of causing Reye syndrome. Finally, aspirin should not be taken with alcohol.
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