TY - JOUR T1 - Acetylsalicylic-acid-containing drugs and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs available in Canada JF - Canadian Medical Association Journal JO - CMAJ SP - 1025 LP - 1028 VL - 156 IS - 7 AU - M. Brigden AU - R. E. Smith Y1 - 1997/04/01 UR - http://www.cmaj.ca/content/156/7/1025.abstract N2 - 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. ER -