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Side and Adverse Effects of Acetylsalicylic Acid
and Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs
Acetylsalicylic acid
▪ Allergic reactions (anaphylaxis, laryngeal edema)
▪ Bleeding (anemia, hemolysis, increased bleeding time)
▪ Dizziness
▪ Drowsiness
▪ Flushing
▪ Gastrointestinal symptoms (distress, heartburn, nausea, vomiting)
▪ Headaches
▪ Decreased renal function
▪ Tinnitus
▪ Visual changes
Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs
▪ Dysrhythmias
▪ Blood dyscrasias
▪ Cardiovascular thrombotic events
▪ Dizziness
▪ Gastric irritation
▪ Hepatotoxicity
▪ Hypotension
▪ Pruritus
▪ Decreased renal function
▪ Sodium and water retention
▪ Tinnitus
Box 59-12
Opioid Analgesics
▪ Acetaminophen; hydrocodone*
▪ Buprenorphine
▪ Butorphanol tartrate
▪ Codeine
▪ Fentanyl
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