CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS
ANTICOAGULATION
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is an antiplatelet agent
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is an oral anticoagulant
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causes allergic reactions
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causes digestive problems
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Detailed explanation-1: -Aspirin can cause ulcers in your stomach or gut, especially if you take it for a long time or in big doses. Your doctor may tell you not to take aspirin if you have a stomach ulcer, or if you’ve had one in the past.
Detailed explanation-2: -Aspirin can cause numerous side effects in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, ranging from unpleasant GI symptoms without gastric mucosal lesions to ulcer bleeding and even death. However, recent studies have found that aspirin can significantly prevent GI tumors.
Detailed explanation-3: -Acute hemorrhagic gastritis occurs in from 50% to 70% of all patients taking aspirin, is not directly related to dose size, and can be severe enough to cause death in a few cases. No tolerance appears to ever develop.
Detailed explanation-4: -Abdominal or stomach pain, cramping, or burning. black, tarry stools. bloody or cloudy urine. change in consciousness. chest pain or discomfort. convulsions, severe or continuing. decreased frequency or amount of urine. difficult breathing. More items