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
Acidum acetylsalicylicum
Acetylsalicylsäure
Polopiryna
Acide acétylsalicylique
Lysine acetylsalicylate
o-acetoxybenzoic acid
acide 2-(acétyloxy)benzoïque
ácido acetilsalicílico
ASA
2-Acetoxybenzenecarboxylic acid
o-carboxyphenyl acetate
Aspirina
Acetylsalicylic acid
Aspirin
Salicylic acid acetate
Azetylsalizylsäure
2-Acetoxybenzoic acid
O-acetylsalicylic acid
Acetylsalicylate
Brand Names
Anacin AF
HyVee Health Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Axisal-C1/8
C2 Buffered Tab
Dye-Free Aspirin 81
Regular Strength Asa
Basic Care Headache Relief
Alka Seltzer Plus Cold
Tri-Buffered Aspirin Regular Strength
Methoxisal
Asprin and Extended-release Dipyridamole
Plus Pharma NSAID Aspirin
4356 First Aid Kit
Pain Stoppers Regular
Quality Choice Pain Relief Powder
Entrophen Chewable
Leader Low Dose Aspirin
Medique at Home Aspirin
Sunmark Headache Relief
MEDI-FIRST Tri Buffered Aspirin
4313 First Aid Kit
Aspirin 81 mg Low Dose
Enteric Aspirin
Goodys Migraine Relief
Zee-Seltzer Antacid and Pain Reliever
Adventure Medical Kits 1-2 Person National Ski Patrol First Aid
Picot Plus Effervescent
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold Night PowerFast Fizz
Coraspirina 81 mg Tabletas con cubierta enterica
Green Guard Extra Strength Pain Relief
Aspirin Chewable Tablets - 325mg
Equate Extra Strength Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
4196 First Aid Kit
Equaline migraine formula
Pravigard Pac
Safety Coated Low Dose Aspirin
Chronic Pain/Fever Relief
Equaline headache formula added strength
Extra Strength Muscle & Back Pain Asa 500 Mg Methocarbamol 400 Mg & Acetylsalicylic Acid 500 mg
Entrophen Ect 500mg
Green Guard Pain and Ache Relief
BC Cherry
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold PowerFast Fizz Day and Night
Duoplavin
Formu Care pain reliever added strength
Anacin Caplets
Good Sense Effervescent Cold Relief
Leader Headache Formula Added Strength
Low Dose Aspirin Enteric Safety-Coated
Healthy Accents headache relief added strength
BioElectro Day
Extra Pain Relief
Good Sense Aspirin Enteric Safety Coated
Muscle & Back Pain Relief Extra Strength
Aspirin Adult Low Dose
Kroger Effervescent Cold Relief
Smart Sense Aspirin
Asa Extra Strength Caplet 500mg
Aspirin Enteric
Care One headache relief added strength
Adult Aspirin Regimen
Methoxisal-C 1/8
Clopidogrel Kit
ARC FIRST AID Contains 101 PIECES
ENTERIC COATED ASPIRIN Regular Strength
Coryphen 650 Tab
Adalat XL Plus
Smart Sense migraine relief
Tri-buffered Asa Tab
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and Cough Formula
Aspirin and Dipyridamole
692 Tab
Muscle Relaxant and Analgesic
4246 First Aid Kit
Aspirin NSAID
Bubbles R Better Effervescent Cold Relief
4376 First Aid Kit
Aspirin Extra Strength Plus
Entrophen 325mg Caplets
Sound Body Migraine Relief
Adult Chewable Aspirin
Basic Dental Emergency Kit
Berkley and Jensen Aspirin
Leader Aspirin
Medi First Pain Ache
Painex Tab 0.25gr
Aspirin Adult low strength
Herbopyrine Tab 325mg
Kroger Value Aspirin
Easy Care First Aid Kit - Comprehensive
Lo-asa 80mg Chewable - Tab
Orphenadrine Citrate, Aspirin and Caffeine
Excedrin Menstrual Complete
Asa-650 Comprimes Retard
Bi Electro Extra Strength
A.S.A. (acetylsalicylic Acid) Tab 325mg USP
St. Joseph Chewable Aspirin
Aspergum 325 Mg (cherry)
Coryphen 325 Tab
Extra Strength Pain Relief
Childrens Low Dose Aspirin
ShopRite Aspirin
Aspica (Aspirin)
Aspirin Stomach Guard Regular Strength
Bayer AM extra stength
BLUE ACME SLEEVE FIRST AID Contains 1000 PIECES
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold PowerFast Fizz
Bayer Aspirin
Natural Aspirin plus Tart Cherry Dietary Supplement
Topcare Headache Relief
Bc
Aspirin Coated Caplets 500mg
GenCare Headache Relief
Madelon
A.S.A. With Methocarbamol Night-time Extra Strength
Natural Aspirin plus Immune Supporting Dietary Supplement
Ana-dent
Dolodol
Enteric Coated Aspirin
EXTRA STRENGTH Headache Relief geltabs
Methoxisal-C 1/4
Trianal C¼
Effervescent Cold Relief
4217 First Aid Kit
Physicians Care Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Adult Low Dose
WinCo Foods Effervescent Cold Relief
Asa-325 Comprimes Retard
Dry Socket Paste
Alka-Seltzer Plus
Aspirin Coated Caplets 325 mg
Bayer Headache Relief
Equaline Aspirin
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Night
Cardiospirina 81 mg Tabletas con cubierta enterica
Alka-seltzer Morning Relief
Aspirin Adult low dose
Smart Sense Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Aspirin Enteric Safety Coated
Coryphen 650 Codeine 30 Tab
Sunmark aspirin low dose
4213 First Aid Kit
Neutra-seltzer
4333 First Aid Kit
Rugby Aspirin
Fiorinal-C 1/4
Splizz Pain Reliever - Grapefruit-flavored
Asa Acetylsalicylic Acid
Aspergum Orange 325 mg
Top Value Effervescent Cold Relief
Pamprin Max Menstrual Pain Relief
Adult Low Dose Aspirin Enteric Safety Coated
Regular Strength Enteric coated aspirin
Coachs First Aid Contains 102 Pieces
Aspirin Low Dose Chewable Orange
Quality Choice Effervescent Cold Relief Plus
GFA First Aid Kit Essentials - 33 Pieces
Ag-asa EC
Anacin Tablet
Entrophen Ect 975mg
Rapid Comfort Aspirin
Right Remedies Aspirin Low Dose 81 mg
Sunmark Aspirin Regular Strength
Spasmhalt-asa-8
Aspirin Thin coated
Aramark Pain Free
BioElectro Extra Strength Daytime Pain Relief
Pain Stopper Extra
Aspirin and Extended-Release Dipyridamole
Alka-Seltzer Original
Bayer Low Dose
Midol Regular
Aspirin Migraine
Ascriptin Regular Strength Buffered Aspirin
4387 First Aid Kit
Aspirin Plus Stomach Guard Extra Strength
Family Wellness Effervescent Cold Relief Orange
Teva-tecnal C 1/2
Dolomine 37
Acetaminophen 250mg Aspirin 250mg Caffeine 65mg
Moore Medical Aspirin
Pal-pravastatin-asa
Rivasa 81 Mg EC
Headache Relief
Aspirin Extra Strength
Dr. Waynes Aspirin Low Dose
217 Strong Tab
Equate Aspirin Chewable
Extraprin
PMS-asa EC
Sns-asa EC
Direct Safety Aspirin
TopCare Aspirin
Bc Max
Seedalmerk
Travel Savvy Aspirin
Headache Pain Reliever
Circle K Aspirin 325
Low Dose Aspirin Low Dose
A.S.A.
Up and Up Chewable Aspirin
ARC FIRST AID Contains 303 PIECES HARDCASE
Aspirin
Rx Act headache formula added strength
Pain Reliever Extra Strength
Henry Schein Aspirin
Signature Care Aspirin
Asa Suppositories 150mg
Goodys
Publix Super Markets Inc
Excedrin Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Enteric Coated A.S.a
FIRST AID Contains 303 PIECES HARDCASE
Low Dose Chewable Aspirin
4291 First Aid Kit
Ac&c Tablets
Clopidogrel/acetylsalicylic Acid Mylan
Enteric coated aspirin
Medi First Plus Pain Ache
Muscle Relaxant and Back Pain Relief Extra Strength Tablets
Anacin Extra Strength Caplets
SohMed Pain Reliever
Antidol Tablets
4240 First Aid Kit
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Day and Night
Advanced Pain Reliever
Alka-Seltzer Plus Night Cold Medicine
Jamp-asa Chew
Medique Pain Off
dihydrocodeine bitartrate and aspirin and caffeine DC
Healthy Accents migraine formula
Bayer Advanced Aspirin Extra Strength
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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