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Choosing the Right Analgesic: A Guide to Pain Relief Options

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This informative piece by Heidi Peterson from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology explores various types of analgesics, focusing on commonly used medications like Aspirin, Ibuprofen, and Acetaminophen. It discusses their effectiveness in reducing pain, fever, and inflammation. The article also highlights potential side effects, including gastrointestinal issues and risks associated with combining some analgesics with alcohol. Gain a better understanding of how to choose the right analgesic for your needs and the risks involved.

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Choosing the Right Analgesic: A Guide to Pain Relief Options

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  1. * What is the Right Analgesic for You? Heidi Peterson Department of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Rapid City, South Dakota 57701 *Analgesic-A medicated pain reliever Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid) Ibuprofen (2-(4-Isobutylphenyl) propionic acid) Acetaminophen (4-Acetamidophenol) What does this pharmaceutical relieve? What does this pharmaceutical relieve? • Reduces Pain • Reduces Fever • Reduces Inflammation What does this pharmaceutical relieve? • Reduces Pain • Reduces Fever • Reduces Inflammation • Reduces Pain • Reduces Fever What are the possible side effects? What are the possible side effects? What are the possible side effects? • Gastrointestinal bleeding • Stomach upset • Stomach ulcers • Can cause Reye’s Syndrome in children who have viral illnesses • No side effects if taken for short periods of time • Gastrointestinal bleeding • Stomach upset • Stomach bloating • Stomach pain • Drowsiness • Do not take with alcohol because the combination of aspirin and alcohol can cause severe liver damage. • Do not take with alcohol because the combination of aspirin and alcohol can cause severe stomach bleeding. • Do not take with alcohol because the combination of aspirin and alcohol can cause severe stomach bleeding. For More Information on this Topic See: http://www.mayohealth.org/mayo/9404/htm/caps_tab.htm http://www.parkinsons-information-exchange-network-online.com/drugdb/068.html http://rgranger.chem.sbc.edu/chem005/Chapter11.htm http://fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/NEW00659.html Chemistry 292, Chemistry Outreach Fall 2000 Drs. Boyles and McDowell

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