title: Acetylsalicylic-acid-containing drugs and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs available in Canada.
abstract: A large number of drugs containing acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are available by prescription and over the counter in Canada. The possibility of serious side effects and drug interactions is therefore high. The authors have compiled a comprehensive list of products containing these drugs from information supplied by pharmaceutical databases, independent marketing researchers and Health Canada's Drug Directorate. Physicians should ensure that additional ASA-containing drugs or NSAIDs are not inadvertently taken by patients, especially those receiving oral anticoagulant therapy or those with a qualitative platelet defect. Patients at risk should be cautioned to check with their physician before taking any new medication, even over-the-counter products.
authors.affiliation: Penticton Regional Hospital, BC.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Brigden
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D001241:Aspirin / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D002170:Canada; D004347:Drug Interactions; D006801:Humans; D009626:Terminology as Topic
chemical_list: D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D001241:Aspirin