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Aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (nsaid) inhibit inflammation by inhibiting an enzyme in the prostaglandin pathway. however, inhibiting this enzyme also inhibits other pathways that protect the stomach from damage by stomach acid and that form blood clots. what can you conclude from this

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It can be concluded that aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs have an adverse side effects in our body. While it is really effective in alleviating fever, pain and inflammation in our body, it can also cause cardiovascular and gastrointestinal diseases.
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