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Ecotrin

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Ecotrin is a platelet inhibitor which is a kind of anti-coagulation drug (blood and coagulation drug).

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Platelet inhibitor

Brands

Low dose aspirin • Zorprin • Bayer • Empirin • Halfprin • Baby aspirin • Be-tabs • Asasantin • Coryx • Disprin • Myoprin • Asa

Generic Drug

Aspirin

Side Effects

Common

Ringing in ears
Constipation
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Dizziness
Nausea
Bruising
Drowsiness
Itchy rash
Itching or burning
Feeling anxious
Heartburn
Excessive sweating
Heart palpitations
Rash
Itchy skin

Serious

Low blood pressure on standing
Rectal bleeding
Drug problems
Slow or irregular breathing
Hallucinations
Illegal drug abuse

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