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
Acide acétylsalicylique
o-carboxyphenyl acetate
Acetylsalicylic acid
o-acetoxybenzoic acid
2-Acetoxybenzenecarboxylic acid
ASA
O-acetylsalicylic acid
Polopiryna
Azetylsalizylsäure
2-Acetoxybenzoic acid
ácido acetilsalicílico
Aspirina
Lysine acetylsalicylate
Acidum acetylsalicylicum
Aspirin
Acetylsalicylsäure
Acetylsalicylate
Salicylic acid acetate
Brand Names
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and Cough
Enteric Coated Asa Daily Low Dose
Equate Aspirin Chewable
GENUINE FIRST AID Emergency Preparedness Contains 167 PIECES HARDCASE
Ag-asa Chew
Acetylsalicylic Acid 325mg Tablets USP
Asa 80mg
Dr Pausins Low Dose Chewable Aspirin Orange Flavor
Aspirin Adult Low Strength
Aspirin With Stomach Guard
Micro-Coated Aspirin
Aspirin regular strength
Basic Care Aspirin
Alka-Seltzer Plus Night Cold Formula (Lemon)
Aspirin 325 mg
Equate Daily Low-dose
Fiorinal Tab
222 Tablets
Alka-Seltzer XTRA STRENGTH
Dg Health Aspirin
Aspirin enteric safety coated
Equagesic
GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY FIRST AID Contains 202 PIECES
Headache Formula Extra Strength
Leader migraine formula
Methocarbamol and Aspirin
Aspirin Safety Coated Adult Low Dose
Alka-Seltzer Plus Multi-Symptom Cold Day and Night
Teva-tecnal C 1/2
Good Neighbor Pharmacy aspirin orange flavor chewable
4142 First Aid Kit
Painex Tab 0.25gr
Enteric Coated Asa Tablets 650mg
Goodys Extra Strength
4228 First Aid Kit
Sunmark Headache Relief
Quality Choice Extra Strength Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Sedal3x
Bayer Low Dose
4032 First Aid Kit
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Headache Relief
Acetylsalicylic Acid Tab 325mg BP
Deluxe Dental Emergency Kit
Excedrin Menstrual Complete
Methoxisal-C 1/4
Muscle Relaxant and Analgesic
Aspirin adult low strength
Aspir Low
Basic Care Headache Relief
Good Sense headache formula added strength
Enteric Coated A.S.a
Alka Seltzer Plus Cold
Aspirin Enteric Coated Low Dose
Basic Dental Emergency Kit
Goodys
BAYER Aspirin Extra Strength Caplets
Aspirin Chewable Tablets - 325mg
Careone Aspirin
Buffered Aspirin
Uline Aspirin
A & C Tablets With Codeine 15mg
Care One Aspirin
Aspirin Regular Strength Regular Strength
enteric coated aspirin Regular Strength
Ecotrin
Pain Reliever
4244 First Aid Kit
Leader Extra Strength Effervescent Antacid and Pain Reliever
Aspirin Enteric Coated Caplet 325mg
Dr Pausins Aspirin
Healthy Accents headache relief added strength
Only for Headache
Bayer Advanced Aspirin Extra Strength
Equate Effervescent Cold Relief
Norgesic Tab
Robaxisal Extra Strength
Splizz Pain Reliever - Orange-flavored
Asa Chewable Tablets
Aspirin Coated for Delayed Release Regular Strength
Aspir-81
Asa Ect 325mg
Synalgos
FIRST AID Contains 404 PIECES
Extra Strength Headache, Circle K
Low Dose Aspirin Enteric Safety-Coated
Aspirin Chewable Tablets
Low Dose Aspirin
Bayer Womens
4221 First Aid Kit
4232 First Aid Kit
Extra Strength Muscle & Back Pain Relief With Asa
Nervine
Aspirin Thin coated
Equaline Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Extra Strength Pain Aid
HEALTH SENSE Adult Chewable Low Strength Aspirin
Basic Care Migraine Relief
Excedrin Extra Strength Headache
Exaprin
Super Extra Strength Aspirin Backache
Extra Strength Asa 500mg
Adult Low Dose Enteric Coated Aspirin
Instantine Tab
Nervine Tab
692 Tab
Rugby Aspirin
Asadol 650mg
Medi First Plus Pain Zapper
Excedrin Extra Strength Caplets
Aspirin Migraine
Auto 157
Freds Effervescent Antacid Pain Relief
Phenaphen No.3 Cap
Exaprin-AC
Madelon
Extra Pain Reliever
GenCare Headache Relief
Clopidogrel/acetylsalicylic Acid Zentiva
Acetylsalicylic Acid 325mg Tab
Aspirin - Children's Size - Tablets
ARC FIRST AID Contains 404 PIECES
Alka-Seltzer Original
Acetylsalicylic Acid Extra Strength Stomach Protection 500mg Caplets
Spasmhalt-asa-8
Valumeds Aspirin
Cove Migraine Relief
ShopRite Aspirin
Adult Aspirin Regimen Low Dose
Safety Coated Low Dose Aspirin
Extra Pain Relief
Phenaphen No 4 Cap
Safety Coated Aspirin 81 mg Low Dose
BC Cherry
Equate Migraine Relief
PMS-pharnal-C 1/4 Capsules
Anacin Caplets
Entrophen 650mg Caplet Ect
Bayer Migraine Formula
ALKA SELTZER PLUS Cold Day and Night Effervescent
Medpurine
Ready America First Aid Outdoor- 107 Pieces
A.S.A. With Methocarbamol Night-time Extra Strength
First Aid Only Aspirin
ARC FIRST AID Contains 101 PIECES
Fiorinal-C 1/4
Low Dose Chewable Aspirin
C2 Tab With Codeine
Regular Strength Asa
Asa Tablets USP 325 mg
Butalbital, Aspirin, Caffeine and Codeine Phosphate
Goodys Cool Orange Headache
Meijer Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Ecotrin Regular Strength
pain relief aspirin Low Dose
Sunmark Adult Aspirin
Entrophen Chewable
4251 First Aid Kit
Methoxisal Extra Strength
Pain Relief PM
Acetaminophen 250mg Aspirin 250mg Caffeine 65mg
Family Wellness Migraine Relief
Pronal Capsules
Chewable Low Dose
Top Value Effervescent Pain Relief
ARC FIRST AID Contains 303 PIECES HARDCASE
Aspirin 81 mg Enteric Coated
Alka-Seltzer Plus Day and Night Cold
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Emergency Preparedness and First Aid Contains 167 Pieces
Adventure Medical Kits 1-2 Person National Ski Patrol First Aid
Effervescent Cold Relief
Crane Safety Aspirin
Zee-Seltzer Antacid and Pain Reliever
4215 First Aid Kit
Asasantine Cap
Low Dose Miniprin Enteric Safety Coated
Pharbest Regular Strength Aspirin
Tylo Migraine (Acetaminophen)
Carisoprodol and Aspirin
Alka-Seltzer Extra Strength
Aspirin Tab 325mg USP
Medique Products Aspirin
Aspirin Low Dose Enteric Coated
Halfprin Low Dose
Aspirin 81mg Adult Low Dose
St. Joseph Chewable Aspirin
Trianal C¼
Cardiospirina 81 mg Tabletas con cubierta enterica
**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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