title: Oral analgesics: aspirin and paracetamol.
abstract: This article is the third in a series of six looking at the knowledge needed for nurses prescribing. The mode of action, use and side-effects of oral analgesics are considered and drug interactions are also described.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Courtenay
mesh_terms: D000082:Acetaminophen / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D018712:Analgesics, Non-Narcotic / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001241:Aspirin / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004347:Drug Interactions; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010147:Pain Measurement; D018579:Patient Selection
chemical_list: D018712:Analgesics, Non-Narcotic; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D000082:Acetaminophen; D001241:Aspirin