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Drug Information  
Generic Name: Aspirin
Pronunciation: ASS-pur-in
Product Name: Excedrin
Marketer: Bristol-Myers Squibb
Category: Anticoagulants
How given: by mouth (PO)
Uses: Reduce the risk of heart attack, and stroke, treatment of mild to moderate pain, treatment of fever and inflammatory conditions
Comment: Aspirin reduces the risk of heart attack or repeat heart attack in those with coronary artery disease. It also decreases the risk of stroke in those with a prior stroke or warning signs of a stroke.

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