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
Azetylsalizylsäure
Acetylsalicylic acid
o-acetoxybenzoic acid
Aspirina
Polopiryna
O-acetylsalicylic acid
2-Acetoxybenzenecarboxylic acid
Acide acétylsalicylique
Acetylsalicylate
Acidum acetylsalicylicum
ASA
Lysine acetylsalicylate
ácido acetilsalicílico
acide 2-(acétyloxy)benzoïque
Acetylsalicylsäure
2-Acetoxybenzoic acid
Salicylic acid acetate
Aspirin
o-carboxyphenyl acetate
Brand Names
Bayer Rapid Relief
217 Strong Tab
Micro-Coated Aspirin
Novo Ac and C 8mg Tab
Publix Super Markets Inc
Cardiospirina 81 mg Tabletas con cubierta enterica
Vanquish Digital Headache
Asprin and Extended-release Dipyridamole
pain relief aspirin Low Dose
Leader Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Walgreens Antacid Pain Relief Extra Strength
Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Value PharmaPain Reliever Extra Strength
Pro-aas EC
Bayer Womens
4246 First Aid Kit
Low dose Chewable Aspirin
Entrophen
Low Dose Aspirin Low Dose
Pain Away Plus
4376 First Aid Kit
Ready America First Aid Pocket - 33 Pieces
Robaxisal Caplets
Asaphen EC
Aspirin Extra Strength 500mg Tab USP
Tri-Buffered Aspirin
Coated Daily Low Dose Asa 81 mg
GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY FIRST AID Contains 202 PIECES
Pain Stoppers
Asasantine Cap
Muscle Relaxant and Analgesic
282 Mep Tab
Apo-asa Ld
Seedalmerk
Signature Care Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Low dose Aspirin
Asadol 325mg
Aspirin 325
MEDIQUE Aspirin
GENUINE FIRST AID Emergency Preparedness Contains 167 PIECES HARDCASE
DG Health migraine relief
London Drugs Coated Daily Low-dose Asa
ConRx pain Reliever
Aspirin Adult Low Strength Aspirin
Aspirin Enteric Safety-Coated
Healthy Accents migraine formula
Critical Care Aspirin to Go
Halfprin Low Dose Aspirin
Natural Aspirin plus Lemon and Honey Dietary Supplement
Extra Pain Reliever
Aspirin Enteric
Enteric Coated Aspirin
Coated Aspirin Low-dose
Equate Migraine Relief
Bufferin
Aspirin 325 mg
Robaxisal Tablets
Deluxe Dental Emergency Kit
Enteric Coated Asa Tablets 650mg
Advanced Pain Reliever
Bayer Headache
Family Care Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Extra Strenght Headache Relief
Quality Choice Effervescent Cold Relief Plus
Dg Health Aspirin
Madelon
Thrulife Extra Strength Headache Relief
Entrophen 80mg
BLUE ACME SLEEVE FIRST AID Contains 1000 PIECES
Effervescent Pain Relief Fast Relief
BC Cherry
Bio-asa
Pain Reliever 2
Bayer PM
Berkley and Jensen Migraine Formula
Aspirin Coated for Delayed Release Extra Strength
Aspirin regular strength
4251 First Aid Kit
Ru-21 Hangover Relief
Aspirin Pain Relief
Green Guard Pain and Ache Relief
Genuine First Aid Industrial First Aid
ASPIRIN Low Strength
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Aspirin
Muscle Relaxant and Back Pain Relief Regular Strength Tablets
Zee Pain Aid
Alka-Seltzer Original Flavor
Dristan Capsules
Rivacodan
4213 First Aid Kit
Asa Tab 325mg Enteric Coated
Robaxisal Extra Strength
Rx Act headache formula added strength
Aspirin Express Pack
Robaxisal C 1/2
A.C. & C. 8 mg
Kirkland Signature Migraine Relief
FIRST AID Contains 101 PIECES HARDCASE
Alka Seltzer Plus 2s Blister Pack
Dr. Waynes Aspirin Low Dose
692 Tab
Dr Pausins Low Dose Chewable Aspirin Cherry Flavor
Excedrin Extra Strength and Excedrin Tension Headache
Leader migraine formula
Tri-Buffered Aspirin Regular Strength
PMS-pharnal-C 1/4 Capsules
Rapid Comfort Aspirin
ALKA SELTZER PLUS Cold Day and Night Effervescent
Low Strength Chewable Aspirin
St. Joseph Chewable Low Dose Aspirin
Euro Asa 325mg Chewable Tablet
A.S.A. 80mg Acetylsalicylic Acid Tablets
Tri-buffered Asa Tab
Asa, Caffeine & 8mg Codeine Phosphate
PMS-asa EC
Bubbles R Better Effervescent Cold Relief
Aspirin Chewable Tablets - 325mg
Zee Aspirin
Caring Mill Migraine Relief
Aspirin Backache
4355 First Aid Kit
4387 First Aid Kit
4313 First Aid Kit
Equaline Aspirin
Aspirin and Extended-Release Dipyridamole
Good Neighbor Pharmacy aspirin orange flavor chewable
Acetaminophen, Aspirin and Caffeine
Equate Aspirin Chewable
Aspirin Coated for Delayed Release Regular Strength
Aspirin Enteric Coated Low Dose
Aspirin Pain reliver
Extra Strength Aspirin Backache
Asa Suppositories 650mg
Blowfish
Goodys Extra Strength
Flanax Aspirin Pain Reliever
Asa-caffeine-codeine
4134 First Aid Kit
Circle K Aspirin 325
4249 First Aid Kit
Ascriptin Regular Strength Buffered Aspirin
Extra Strength Headache Relief
Dr Pausins Low Dose Aspirin
Aspirin Chewable
Aspirin Plus Stomach Guard Tab
ARC FIRST AID Contains 303 PIECES HARDCASE
Pain Relief Maximum Strength
Migralex Dr. Mauskop
Aspirin Adult Low Strength
Taro-dipyridamole/ Asa
4332 First Aid Kit
Aspirin Enteric Safety Coated
First Aid Direct Chewable Aspirin
Good Sense aspirin
Low Dose Chewable Aspirin
Butalbital Compound
Rugby Aspirin
Back and Body Extra Strength
TopCare Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
4216 First Aid Kit
Aspirin Migraine
Headache, Circle K
692 Tablet
Value Pharma Aspirin Pain Reliever
Coricidin Nd Tab
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold PowerFast Fizz Orange Zest
Biovanta Trip Action Green Apple and Honey
Enteric Aspirin Regular Strength
FIRST AID Contains 404 PIECES
Aspirin Regular Strength
Asa Ect 650mg
Adventure Medical Kits 1-2 Person First Aid
Smart Sense Effervescent Cold Relief
Assured Aspirin
CVS Health Medication and Topical Refill Pouch
Acetylsalicylic Acid Extra Strength Stomach Protection 500mg Caplets
Effervescent Pain Relief Fast Relief Fast Relief
Aspirin Tab 325mg USP
Aramark Pain Free
BAYER Aspirin Extra Strength Caplets
Coated Aspirin
Adult Low Dose Aspirin
Adult Low strength Aspirin
Aspirin Coated Caplets 325 mg
Entrophen Chewable
Aspirin Coated Caplets 500mg
Coated Aspirin - Ect 80mg
Added Strength Pain Reliever
HEB Extra Strength Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Adult Low Dose
Alka-Seltzer Plus Night Cold Medicine
Acetylsalicylic Acid A.S.A. Tablets 325mg
Aspirin Low Dose Chewable
Healthy Accents Aspirin
Circle K Headache Relief
FIRST AID Contains 101 PIECES
Asa Daily Low Dose
Painex Tab 0.25gr
Medi First Plus Pain Zapper
Picot Plus Effervescent
4225 First Aid Kit
GenCare Headache Relief
NobleAid PAIN RELIEVER
Phenaphen No.2 Cap
Kroger Effervescent Cold Relief
Alka-Seltzer Plus Multi-Symptom Cold Night
Trianal Capsules
Aspirin 50 CT
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Night
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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