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
Azetylsalizylsäure
Lysine acetylsalicylate
o-carboxyphenyl acetate
Salicylic acid acetate
Acetylsalicylate
2-Acetoxybenzoic acid
2-Acetoxybenzenecarboxylic acid
Polopiryna
ácido acetilsalicílico
Acetylsalicylsäure
Acetylsalicylic acid
acide 2-(acétyloxy)benzoïque
O-acetylsalicylic acid
ASA
Acide acétylsalicylique
o-acetoxybenzoic acid
Aspirin
Aspirina
Brand Names
Kroger Effervescent Cold Relief
Ecotrin Regular Strength
Pain Free
4251 First Aid Kit
Pain Reliever Added Strength
Butalbital, Aspirin, Caffeine and Codeine Phosphate
Rapidol Aspirin Display 2x25
Exaprin
Norgesic
Top Value Effervescent Cold Relief
Bubbles R Better Effervescent Cold Relief
Methoxisal
Alka Seltzer Plus 2s Blister Pack
Entrophen 650mg Caplet Ect
Equaline migraine formula
Asa 80
Exact Coated Daily Low-dose Asa
Adult Low Dose
Deluxe Dental Emergency Kit
Asa Chewable Tablets
EXTRA STRENGTH Headache Relief geltabs
Medique Products Aspirin
Excedrin Migraine Geltabs
Aspirin Low Dose Chewable Orange
Robaxisal Tablets
Coryphen 650 Codeine 30 Tab
Super Extra Strength Aspirin Backache
Green Guard Pain and Ache Relief
Chronic Pain/Fever Relief
Madelon
Regular Strength Enteric Coated Aspirin
Vanquish Digital Headache
Arco Pain Tab
Rite Aid Antacid and Pain Relief
Dr Pausins Low Dose Aspirin
ENTERIC COATED ASPIRIN Regular Strength
Miniprin
4229 First Aid Kit
Careone Aspirin
Headache Pain Reliever
aspirin Regular strength
Only For FIRST AID MEDICINE
Rexall Aspirin
Viva Asa 325 mg
4211 First Aid Kit
Extra Strength Pain Aid
Equate Aspirin
Aspirin 325
Enteric Coated Asprin Low Dose
Health Mart Migraine Formula
Asa and Caffeine
Adult Low strength Aspirin
BLUE ACME SLEEVE FIRST AID Contains 1000 PIECES
Carisoprodol, Aspirin and Codeine Phosphate
Anacin Caplets
K-Mart SmartSense First Aid Contains 101 Pieces
Plus Pharma NSAID Aspirin
Solves - aspirin Cherry
A.S.A.
Aspirin Arthritis Pain Relief 650 mg
Rexall Coated Daily Low Dose Asa
FIRST AID Contains 1000 PIECES
Top Value Effervescent Pain Relief
Adult Chewable Aspirin
Aspirin 325mg
Enteric Coated Asa 325 mg
Topcare Aspirin
Excedrin PM Triple Action Caplets and Excedrin Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Moore Medical Aspirin
Topcare Migraine Formula
HyVee Health Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Blowfish
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold PowerFast Fizz Day and Night
Asa Daily Low Dose
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold PowerFast Fizz Orange Zest
GOODYS Extra Strength Headache Mixed Fruit Blast
Anacin AF
Adult Low Strength Aspirin
Rivasa Fc
Picot Plus Effervescent
ShopRite Aspirin
MEDIQUE Tri Buffered Aspirin
ASPIRIN Low Dose
Headache Relief Extra Strength
Euro Asa
Genuine First Aid Industrial First Aid
A.S.A. With Methocarbamol Night-time Extra Strength
Bayer Advanced Aspirin Regular Strength
Rapidol Aspirin
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold Powerfast Fizz Night
Equate Migraine Relief
Genuine Aspirin
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Sparkling Original
Basic Dental Emergency Kit
ARC Emergency Preparedness FIRST AID Contains 202 PIECES
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold Night PowerFast Fizz
Acetylsalicylic Acid, Caffeine and 8 Mg Codeine Phosphate
Aspirin 325 mg
Circle K Aspirin 325
Extra Pain Reliever
Extra Strength Aspirin
Sound Body Migraine Relief
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Formula (Orange Zest)
Anacin Extra Strength Caplets
Butalbital, Aspirin, and Caffeine
BC Arthritis
Handy Solutions Headache Pain Relief
Headache Relief to Go
Health Mart Migraine Relief
Aspirin Chewable, Low Dose
Ready America First Aid Outdoor- 107 Pieces
Bc
BackAid Inflammatory Pain Formula
Aspirin and Extended-Release Dipyridamole
Smart Sense Chewable Aspirin
Green Guard Extra Strength Pain Relief
Aspirin Enteric Coated, Regular Strength
Green Guard Tri Buffered Aspirin relief
Trianal Tablet
GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY FIRST AID Contains 202 PIECES
Buffered Aspirin Regular Strength
Pain Stoppers Regular
Phenaphen No 2 Cap
Alka-seltzer Flavoured - Evt
Rx Act headache formula added strength
pain relief aspirin Low Dose
Aspirin Backache
Clopidogrel/acetylsalicylic Acid Mylan
North Aspirin
Reese Headache Powders
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Emergency Preparedness and First Aid Contains 167 Pieces
Low dose Aspirin
A.S.A. Tablets 5gr BP
Acetylsalicylic Acid 325mg Tab
Chewable Daily Low Dose Asa
Goodys Extra Strength
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Sparkling Original PowerFast Fizz
Bufferin Extra -strength
MEDI-FIRST Tri Buffered Aspirin
Painex Tab 0.5gr
Phenaphen No.2 Cap
Leader Headache Formula Added Strength
4387 First Aid Kit
Aramark Pain-Free Extra Strength
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Aspirin Enteric Safety Coated
Dr Pausins Low Dose Chewable Aspirin Orange Flavor
Thompson XS Pain Ache
Caring Mill Aspirin
Goodys
Aspirin 325 Mg EC
Orphenadrine Citrate Aspirin Caffeine
Stanback
Aspirin and Omeprazole Delayed-release Tab
Goodys Migraine Relief
A & C Tablets With Codeine 30mg
Bc Max
Vanquish
CVS All Purpose First Aid Kit
Best Choice Pain Relief Powder
Adult Low Dose Enteric Coated Aspirin
Equate Aspirin Chewable
Aspirin Regular Strength Regular Strength
Aspirin Enteric Coated Caplet 325mg
Headache relief Extra Strength
Alka-Seltzer Plus
Percodan
10 Person ANSI
Xpect Pain Away Extra Strength
Teva-tecnal C 1/4
4213 First Aid Kit
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and Cough Formula
Extra Strength Back and Body
Alka-Seltzer Hangover Relief
Chewable Aspirin Low Dose
Extra Strength Aspirin Backache
Migraine Formula
PHL-asa
Tri-Buffered Aspirin
Aspir Low
ARC FIRST AID Contains 303 PIECES HARDCASE
Biovanta Trip Action Lemon and Honey
Acetaminophen Aspirin and Caffeine
Aspirin, Caffeine, and Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate
Pain Relief Extra Strength
Trianal C¼
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Night
Valumeds Aspirin
A.C. & C. 8 mg
Up and Up Aspirin
Excedrin PM Triple Action Caplets and Excedrin Tension Headache
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold and Cough PowerFast Fizz
Fiorinal Tab
Sunmark Adult Aspirin
Best Choice Effervescent Cold Relief
Instantine - Tablets
Methoxisal-C 1/4
Health Mart Regular Strength Enteric Coated Aspirin
TopCare Aspirin
Aspirin
Bufferin Regular Strength Pain Relief
Quality Choice Effervescent Cold Relief Plus
Trianal Capsules
Dolex Forte
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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