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I know many people take aspirin with food to avoid getting stomach aches. (chemistry: use your knowledge of acids and bases, and aspirin to explain why this might happen to some people)
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My guess, in relation to your chemistry question, is this The stomach is full of hydrochloric acid, which helps to break down food. It can sometimes travel back up the oesophagus, for a time after the food has been eaten. This is called gastric reflux. Aspirin is an alkaline, and this neutralises the acid in the stomach to a degree, reducing the symptoms of acid reflux. An antacid, such as Mylanta will have the same effect.
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Prescription aspirin is used to relieve the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis (arthritis caused by swelling of the lining of the joints), osteoarthritis (arthritis caused by breakdown of the lining of the joints), systemic lupus erythematosus (condition in which the immune system attacks the joints and organs and causes pain and swelling) and certain other rheumatologic conditions (conditions in which the immune system attacks parts of the body). Nonprescription aspirin is used to reduce fever and to relieve mild to moderate pain from headaches, menstrual periods, arthritis, colds, toothaches, and muscle aches. Nonprescription aspirin is also used to prevent heart attacks in people who have had a heart attack in the past or who have angina (chest pain that occurs when the heart does not get enough oxygen). Nonprescription aspirin is also used to reduce the danger of death in people who are experiencing or who have recently experienced a heart attack. Nonprescription aspirin is also used to prevent ischemic strokes (strokes that occur when a blood clot blocks the flow of blood to the brain) or mini-strokes (strokes that occur when the flow of blood to the brain is blocked for a short time) in people who have had this type of stroke or mini-stroke in the past. Aspirin won’t prevent hemorrhagic strokes (strokes caused by bleeding in the brain). Aspirin is in a group of medications called salicylates. It works by stopping the production of certain natural substances that cause fever, pain, swelling, and blood clots.
Aspirin is also available in combination with other medications such as antacids, pain relievers, and cough and cold medications. This monograph only includes information about the use of aspirin alone. If you’re taking a combination product, read the information on the package or prescription label or ask your physician or pharmacist for more information
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Sorry, couldn't tell u. I haven't taken aspirin since I was a kid (25 years ago) since tylenol was invented
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aspirin is a mild pain killer found in panadol.
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they have found that aspirin thins the blood and decreases the event of having a heart attack
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pain relief
blood thinner
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