acetylsalicylic acid or aspirin (from the salicylate category)
acetominophen (e.g. Tylenol or "aspirin-free"
or
"aspirin-substitute" analgesics)
differences and
similarities
between acetominophen and aspirin
ibuprofen (e.g. Motrin, Nuprin)
differences and
similarities
between ibuprofen and aspirin
naproxen sodium (e.g. Aleve)
antipyretic
antiinflammatory
anticoagulant
prostaglandins and action of aspirin
cyclooxygenase (COX) and its variations (COX1 and COX2)
Reye's syndrome
tinnitus and other signs of aspirin overdose
"NSAIDS" and their main drawback
drug components found in cold/flu/allergy medications (what effect
does
each component have and generic name of an example)
chlorpheniramine
diphenhydramine (e.g. in Benedryl or Tylenol PM)
doxylamine (in Nyquil)
Decongestants
phenylephrine
pseudoephedrine
Antitussives
dextromethorphan
codeine
diphenhydramine
Expectorant
guaifenesin
OTC sleep aids like NoDoz
OTC motion sickness drugs
what is histamine?