Also known as _Aspirin_, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) is a commonly used drug for the treatment of pain and fever due to various causes. Acetylsalicylic acid has both anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects. This drug also inhibits platelet aggregation and is used in the prevention of blood clots stroke, and myocardial infarction (MI) [FDA label]. Interestingly, the results of various studies have demonstrated that long-term use of acetylsalicylic acid may decrease the risk of various cancers, including colorectal, esophageal, breast, lung, prostate, liver and skin cancer [A177325]. Aspirin is classified as a _non-selective cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitor_ [A32682, A177268] and is available in many doses and forms, including chewable tablets, suppositories, extended release formulations, and others [L5968]. Acetylsalicylic acid is a very common cause of accidental poisoning in young children. It should be kept out of reach from young children, toddlers, and infants [FDA label].
Synonyms
o-acetoxybenzoic acid
Salicylic acid acetate
Azetylsalizylsäure
Aspirina
Polopiryna
o-carboxyphenyl acetate
Aspirin
ASA
Lysine acetylsalicylate
acide 2-(acétyloxy)benzoïque
ácido acetilsalicílico
O-acetylsalicylic acid
Acetylsalicylate
2-Acetoxybenzenecarboxylic acid
Acetylsalicylic acid
acetyl salicylic acid
Acide acétylsalicylique
acetyl-salicylic acid
Acidum acetylsalicylicum
2-Acetoxybenzoic acid
Acetylsalicylsäure
Brand Names
4342 First Aid Kit
Flanax Aspirin Pain Reliever
Formu Care pain reliever added strength
Adult Low Dose Enteric Coated Aspirin
4216 First Aid Kit
Topcare Migraine Relief
Apo Asa Tab 325mg
4313 First Aid Kit
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Formula (Cherry Burst)
Medique Medi Seltzer
4387 First Aid Kit
Effervescent Pain Relief
Robaxisal Extra Strength
Alka Seltzer Evt
Norgesic
Assured Aspirin
Natural Aspirin plus Immune Supporting Dietary Supplement
BioElectro Day
Migraine Formula
Healthy Accents Aspirin
Good Sense headache formula added strength
Extra Strength Aspirin Backache
Safety Coated Low Dose Aspirin
Buffered Aspirin Regular Strength
Pain Reliever Plus
Bubbles R Better Effervescent Cold Relief
Acetylsalicylic Acid A.S.A. Tablets 325mg
Circle K Headache Relief Extra Strength
Low Dose Aspirin 81 mg Safety Coated
Entrophen Ect 975mg
Rivasa Fc
Aspirin and Omeprazole Delayed-release Tab
Sunmark Aspirin
Aspirin 81 mg Low Dose
Butalbital, Aspirin, and Caffeine
EXTRA STRENGTH Headache Relief geltabs
Clopidogrel/acetylsalicylic Acid Mylan
First Aid Direct Chewable Aspirin
Acetylsalicylic Acid Tab 300mg
Plus Pharma NSAID Aspirin
Bayer Aspirin Regimen enteric coated
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Orange Zest
Asatab EC 650mg
Medi-First Aspirin
Headache relief Extra Strength
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold PowerFast Fizz Non Drowsy
Natural Aspirin plus Lemon and Honey Dietary Supplement
Amazon Basic Care Migraine Relief
Aspergum Orange 325 mg
Pain Relief Aspirin Chewable, Low Dose
Bayer Aspirin
Alka Seltzer Plus Cold
Aspirin Adult Low Strength Aspirin
Smart Sense Chewable Aspirin
Vanquish Digital Headache
Asa Suppositories 150mg
Medique at Home Aspirin
Aspirin Enteric Safety-Coated
MEDI-FIRST Tri Buffered Aspirin
Aspirin Low Dose Safety Coated
Leader Migraine Relief
Anacin With Codeine Tab
Tri-Buffered Aspirin Regular Strength
Deluxe Dental Emergency Kit
Care One Aspirin
Rapid Comfort Aspirin
BC Arthritis
Aspirin Low Dose Chewable
Equate Aspirin
Aspirin With Stomach Guard Extra Strength - Tab
Oxycodone Hydrochloride and Aspirin
Painex Tab 0.25gr
Easy Care First Aid Kit - Comprehensive
Aspirin Safety coated
North Aspirin
Green Guard Pain and Ache Relief
4214 First Aid Kit
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Sparkling Original
Coricidin Tab
Aspirin 81
Zee-Seltzer Antacid and Pain Reliever
Jamp-asa Chew
Headache Pain Reliever
BackAid Inflammatory Pain Formula
Relief Asa Extra Strength
Aspirin Enteric Coated Caplet 325mg
Enteric Coated Aspirin Regular Strength
CAREALL Aspirin
Duoplavin
4217 First Aid Kit
Excedrin Back and Body
Bc
Coricidin D Tab
Aspirin Extra Strength Plus
Aspirin 50 CT
Alka-Seltzer Plus Night Cold Medicine
GenCare Headache Relief
MooreBrand Aspirin
Drug Mart Effervescent Pain Relief
Ready America First Aid Pocket - 33 Pieces
Low Dose Chewable Aspirin
Robaxisal C 1/2
Splizz Pain Reliever - Orange-flavored
Coated Daily Low Dose Asa 81 mg
Extra Strength Headache, Circle K
Methoxisal
ASPIRIN Low Dose
4249 First Aid Kit
pain relief back and body EXTRA STRENGTH
Family Wellness Migraine Relief
Acetylsalicylic Acid, Caffeine and 8 Mg Codeine Phosphate
Asaphen
Asadol 650mg
TopCare Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Aspirin EC
A.C. & C. 8 mg
Arco Pain Tab
Exact Coated Daily Low-dose Asa
Equaline Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Ache and Pain Relief to Go
SohMed Pain Reliever
Low Dose Miniprin Enteric Safety Coated
Phenaphen No 2 Cap
Rivasa 81 Mg EC
Biovanta Double Action
Low Dose Aspirin Enteric Safety-Coated
Aspirin to Go
pain relief aspirin Low Dose
ASPIRIN Low Strength
Novo-propoxyn Compound Cap
Good Sense Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
4225 First Aid Kit
Aspirin and Extended-release Dipyridamole
Caring Mill Aspirin
Adult Low Strength Aspirin
Good Neighbor Pharmacy aspirin orange flavor chewable
Asaphen E.C. 80 mg
Pronal C1/4 Capsules
Safety Coated Aspirin 325 mg Regular Strength
Good Sense aspirin
Signature Care Aspririn
Genuine First Aid Industrial First Aid
ShopRite Migraine Formula
Leader Extra Strength Effervescent Antacid and Pain Reliever
Asa, Caffeine & 8mg Codeine Phosphate
Pamprin Max Menstrual Pain Relief
Biovanta Trip Action Tart Cherry and Honey
Entrophen Ect 500mg
Family Wellness Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Aspirin Night-time
Safety Coated Aspirin
Excedrin Extra Strength and Excedrin Tension Headache
Taro-dipyridamole/ Asa
4248 First Aid Kit
Bayer Womens
Nervine Tab
EXCEDRIN MIGRAINE acetaminophen, aspirin (nsaid) and caffeine
Kroger Effervescent Cold Relief
Medi First Plus Pain Zapper
Aspirin Thin coated
Alka-Seltzer Plus Night Cold Formula (Lemon)
Top Value Effervescent Cold Relief
Dolodol
Pain Free
HyVee Health Effervescent Cold Relief
Butalbital, Aspirin and Caffeine
Rivacodan
Muscle Relaxant and Back Pain Relief Regular Strength Tablets
Aspirin enteric safety coated
Teva-oxycodan
Jamp-asa EC
Adults Low Strength Aspirin
Headache Tab 300mg
Sunmark Migraine Relief
Aspirin Low Dose Enteric Coated
M-asa 80 Mg Croquable
Harris Teeter Migraine Relief
Indication
**Pain, fever, and inflammation** Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), in the regular tablet form (immediate-release), is indicated to relieve pain, fever, and inflammation associated with many conditions, including the flu, the common cold, neck and back pain, dysmenorrhea, headache, tooth pain, sprains, fractures, myositis, neuralgia, synovitis, arthritis, bursitis, burns, and various injuries. It is also used for symptomatic pain relief after surgical and dental procedures [FDA label]. The _extra strength_ formulation of acetylsalicylic acid is also indicated for the management migraine pain with photophobia (sensitivity to light) and phonophobia (sensitivity to sound)[FDA label]. **Other indications** ASA is also indicated for various other purposes, due to its ability to inhibit platelet aggregation. These include: Reducing the risk of cardiovascular death in suspected cases of myocardial infarction (MI) [FDA label]. Reducing the risk of a first non-fatal myocardial infarction in patients, and for reducing the risk of morbidity and mortality in cases of unstable angina and in those who have had a prior myocardial infarction [FDA label]. For reducing the risk of transient ischemic attacks (TIA) and to prevent atherothrombotic cerebral infarction (in conjunction with other treatments) [FDA label]. For the prevention of thromboembolism after hip replacement surgery [FDA label]. For decreasing platelet to platelet adhesion following carotid endarterectomy, aiding in the prevention of transient ischemic attacks (TIA) [FDA label]. Used for patients undergoing hemodialysis with a silicone rubber arteriovenous cannula inserted to prevent thrombosis at the insertion site [FDA Label]. **Important note regarding use of the extended-release formulation [F4405]** In the setting of acute myocardial infarction, or before percutaneous interventions, the extended-release form of acetylsalicylic acid should not be used. Use immediate-release formulations in scenarios requiring rapid onset of action [Label, F4405]. The extended-release form is taken to decrease the incidence of mortality and myocardial infarction (MI) for individuals diagnosed with chronic coronary artery disease (CAD), including patients with previous myocardial infarction (MI) or unstable angina or with chronic stable angina. Additionally, the extended-release form is used to decrease the risk of death and recurrent episodes of stroke in patients with a history of stroke or TIA [F4405].
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