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
acide 2-(acétyloxy)benzoïque
2-Acetoxybenzoic acid
Polopiryna
Acetylsalicylic acid
Aspirina
2-Acetoxybenzenecarboxylic acid
Acidum acetylsalicylicum
Aspirin
ASA
Acetylsalicylsäure
Azetylsalizylsäure
o-carboxyphenyl acetate
Lysine acetylsalicylate
Acetylsalicylate
ácido acetilsalicílico
Acide acétylsalicylique
o-acetoxybenzoic acid
O-acetylsalicylic acid
Salicylic acid acetate
Brand Names
Asa Ect 650mg
Coachs First Aid Contains 102 Pieces
Buffered Aspirin
Effervescent Cold Relief - Orange
Healthy Accents Aspirin
Health Sense Aspirin 81
Careone Aspirin
Pharbest Regular Strength Aspirin
BAYER Aspirin Extra Strength Caplets
Pain Relief Aspirin Low Dose
PMS-pharnal Capsules
Ac and C Tab 1/8gr
Family Wellness Migraine Relief
FIRST AID Contains 303 PIECES
ULINE Aspirin
4303 First Aid Kit
FIRST AID Contains 404 PIECES
Biovanta Trip Action Green Apple and Honey
Aspirin Safety Coated Adult Low Dose
Equaline headache formula added strength
Asa Extra Strength Caplet 500mg
Aspirin 81 mg Low Dose
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Formula (Cherry Burst)
4142 First Aid Kit
Aspirin Chewable Low Dose
Circle K Aspirin 325
Low dose aspirin 81mg
Plus Pharma NSAID 325 mg
M-asa 80 Mg Croquable
Taro-dipyridamole/ Asa
Aspirin 81 mg Enteric Coated
4333 First Aid Kit
Right Remedies Aspirin Low Dose 81 mg
Excedrin PM Triple Action Caplets
GENUINE FIRST AID Emergency Preparedness Contains 167 Pieces
Topcare Migraine Relief
Healthy Accents migraine formula
MooreBrand Aspirin
Viva Asa 325 mg
Goodys Back and Body Pain
Anacin Caplets
Anacin AF
Auto 157
Asatab EC 650mg
Anacin
282 Mep Tab
Aspirin - Children's Size - Tablets
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Sparkling Original
Coryphen 325 Codeine 30 Tab
Ana-dent
Aspirin 81mg Quick Chews
Basic Care Aspirin
Solves - aspirin Cherry
Headache Relief
Health Mart Migraine Relief
25 Person ANSI
Sunmark aspirin adult low strength
4228 First Aid Kit
Aspirin Pain Relief
Ecotrin Regular Strength
Asaphen E.C. 80 mg
Migraine Relief
10 Person ANSI
Green Guard Tri Buffered Aspirin relief
Aspirin Migraine
Unishield Pain Ache
Pain Relief Added Strength
Oxycodone and Aspirin
Assured Aspirin
Orphengesic Forte
Aramark Pain-Free Extra Strength
ASPIRIN Regular Strength
Family Care Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Aspirin
Circle K Headache Relief
Aspirin 325mg
Asa Tablets USP 325 mg
4217 First Aid Kit
Instantine - Tablets
Aspirin Tablets 325mg
First Aid Direct Chewable Aspirin
Alka-seltzer Flavoured
Enteric Coated Low Dose Aspirin
Green Guard Pain and Ache Relief
ARC FIRST AID Contains 1000 PIECES
Coryphen 650 Tab
4305 First Aid Kit
Aspirin Adult Low Dose
Good Sense Aspirin Enteric Safety Coated
4154 First Aid Kit
Aspirin Delayed Release
Muscle Relaxant and Back Pain Relief Extra Strength Tablets
4248 First Aid Kit
Alka Seltzer Plus Cold
MYGRIN Nighttime
Alka Seltzer
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold PowerFast Fizz Orange Zest
Aspirin Enteric Coated, Regular Strength
Lowprin 325
Aspirin Chewable
Bc Cherry
Aspirin Chewable Tablets - 325mg
Aspirin Night-time
Bayer AM extra stength
Ascomp with Codeine
Aspirin adult low strength
Bayer Advanced Aspirin Extra Strength
Dg Health Headache Relief
dihydrocodeine bitartrate and aspirin and caffeine DC
Medi First Plus Tri Buffered Aspirin
Pain Aid ESF
Pamprin Max Menstrual Pain Relief
4395 First Aid Kit
Aspirin Enteric Coated Caplet 325mg
Pro-aas EC - 80
ShopRite Migraine Formula
Trianal C¼
Aspirin-dipyridamole
Pain Relief Aspirin
Rexall Coated Daily Low Dose Asa
Adult Low Dose Aspirin Enteric Safety Coated
Aspirin Low Dose Safety Coated
4304 First Aid Kit
Headache relief Extra Strength
Biovanta Trip Action Lemon and Honey
Alka-Seltzer
Asa, Caffeine & 8mg Codeine Phosphate
Harris Teeter Migraine Relief
GOODYS Hangover
Lowprin 80mg
Aspirin enteric safety coated
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold PowerFast Fizz Day and Night
Robaxisal C 1/2
Adult Aspirin Regimen
Equate Migraine Relief
282 Tablets
Acetaminophen, Aspirin and Caffeine
Sunmark Aspirin
Advanced Aspirin
Neutra-seltzer
Bayer Rapid Relief
Entrophen Chewable
Ag-asa EC
Xpect Pain Away
Splizz Pain Reliever - Orange-flavored
4355 First Aid Kit
Alka-seltzer Original
Pain Stoppers EX
Goodys Cool Orange
Ascriptin Regular Strength Buffered Aspirin
Regular Strength Aspirin
A.S.A. Tablets 5gr BP
Travel Savvy Aspirin
pain relief aspirin Low Dose
Rivasa 81 Mg EC
Headache, Circle K
692 Tab
Extra Strength Headache Relief
Coricidin Tab
Uncoated Aspirin
Aspirin Pain reliver
Ecotrin
Handy Solutions Headache Pain Relief
Rugby Aspirin
Adventure Medical Kits 1-2 Person First Aid
Protection
A & C Tablets With Codeine 15mg
Teva-oxycodan
A.C.& C Tablets
Care One Aspirin
Aspirin Arthritis Pain Relief 650 mg
Excedrin Extra Strength Headache
Headache Relief PM
Adventure Medical Kits 1-4 Person First Aid
Enteric Coated Asa Tablets 650mg
Pharbest Aspirin 325mg
Dolomine 37
Chronic Pain/Fever Relief
Pain Relief Fast Relief
Tabcin 500
BC Arthritis
Coryphen 650 Codeine 30 Tab
Aspirin Enteric Safety Coated
Trianal Capsules
Medi First Pain Relief
Aspirin
Exact Coated Daily Low-dose Asa
Coraspirina 81 mg Tabletas con cubierta enterica
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold Powerfast Fizz Night
Regular Strength Aspirin EC
Leader Low Dose Aspirin
Lil Drug Store Aspirin 325
Excedrin Extra Strength and Excedrin Tension Headache
Enteric Safety Coated Aspirin
Equate Effervescent Cold Relief
Kirkland Signature Migraine Headache Relief
Robaxisal Tablets
ASPIRIN Low Dose
Norgesic Forte
Nervine Tab
4240 First Aid Kit
ARC FIRST AID Contains 303 PIECES
K-Mart SmartSense First Aid Contains 303 Pieces
Leader migraine formula
Dollar General Headache Powders
Ready America First Aid Outdoor- 107 Pieces
217
Medi First Plus Pain Ache
BioElectro Extra Strength Daytime Pain Relief
Cove Migraine Relief
Calmine Tab
HyVee Health Effervescent Cold Relief
Effervescent Pain Relief Fast Relief Fast Relief
Darvon N Compound Pulvule 405
4244 First Aid Kit
Kirkland Signature Migraine Relief
Pain Reliever Added Strength
Alka Seltzer Originial 1s Blister Pack
Aspirin chewable low dose
Phenaphen No 3 Cap
Muscle & Back Pain Relief Extra Strength
Adult Low Dose Aspirin Enteric Coated
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold and Flu
Asaphen EC
Aspirin Low Dose Chewable Orange
Low Strength Chewable Aspirin
Artrifin 24 Caplets
Bayer PM
7 Select Aspirin
A.S.A. Enteric Coated Tab 650mg
Acetylsalicylic Acid Tab 325mg BP
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Emergency Preparedness and First Aid Contains 167 Pieces
Extra Strength Muscle & Back Pain Asa 500 Mg Methocarbamol 400 Mg & Acetylsalicylic Acid 500 mg
Alka-Seltzer Plus Day Non Drowsy Cold Medicine Citrus
Anacin Tablet
enteric coated aspirin Regular Strength
Bubbles R Better Effervescent Cold Relief
FIRST AID Contains 1000 PIECES
Excedrin Migraine
Entrophen
Dg Health Aspirin
Pain Reliever Extra Strength
Aspergum 325 Mg (cherry)
4209 First Aid Kit
Handy Solutions GENUINE ASPIRIN BAYER
Back and Body Extra Strength
Asa 80mg
Coated Aspirin Low-dose
Aspirin Rapid Relief
Physicians Care Aspirin
Adventure Medical Kits 1-2 Person National Ski Patrol First Aid
St. Joseph Chewable Low Dose Aspirin
Butalbital Compound
London Drugs Coated Daily Low-dose Asa
Bi Electro Extra Strength
Headache Tab 300mg
TopCare Aspirin
Easy Care First Aid Kit - Comprehensive
Coricidin Nd Tab
Aspirin Extra Strength 500mg Tab USP
Aspirin Chewable, Low Dose
Bayer Headache Relief
Flanax Aspirin Pain Reliever
Aspirin and Extended-release Dipyridamole
Family Wellness Effervescent Cold Relief Orange
Chewable Daily Low Dose Asa
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Sparkling Original PowerFast Fizz
Acetylsalicylic Acid 325mg Tablets USP
Pronal Capsules
St. Joseph Chewable Aspirin
Aspirin Low Dose Enteric Coated
Up and Up Migraine Relief
Equaline Aspirin
Aspirin Stomach Guard Extra Strength
Spasmhalt-asa-8
Lowprin
Durlaza
Pain Relief Maximum Strength
4250 First Aid Kit
Aggrenox
Anacin Extra Strength Caplets
Asa 325mg
Clopidogrel Kit
Aspirin Adult low dose
Excedrin Menstrual Complete
Leader Migraine Relief
Dr Pausins Low Dose Chewable Aspirin Orange Flavor
Pain Free
Excedrin PM Triple Action Caplets and Excedrin Tension Headache
Genuine First Aid Industrial First Aid
Zee Aspirin
Dry Socket Paste
4291 First Aid Kit
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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