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
Acetylsalicylate
Azetylsalizylsäure
Aspirina
2-Acetoxybenzenecarboxylic acid
o-carboxyphenyl acetate
Acidum acetylsalicylicum
Lysine acetylsalicylate
Polopiryna
Acetylsalicylic acid
Salicylic acid acetate
Acide acétylsalicylique
O-acetylsalicylic acid
ASA
acide 2-(acétyloxy)benzoïque
Aspirin
o-acetoxybenzoic acid
ácido acetilsalicílico
Acetylsalicylsäure
2-Acetoxybenzoic acid
Brand Names
Acetylsalicylic Acid Extra Strength 500mg Tablets USP
292 Tablets
Health Mart Migraine Formula
Asa-650 Comprimes Retard
Value Pharma Aspirin Pain Reliever
Easy Care First Aid Kit - Comprehensive
Adalat XL Plus
Amazon Basic Care Migraine Relief
Direct Safety Aspirin
Harris Teeter Migraine Relief
Aspir-81
Citramon
Extra Strength Muscle & Back Pain Relief With Asa
Meijer Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Signature Care Migraine Relief
Enteric Coated A.S.A.
Muscle and Back Pain Relief
Enteric Coated Asa Daily Low Dose
Rivasa 81 Mg EC
Natural Aspirin plus Tart Cherry Dietary Supplement
Walgreens Effervescent Cold Relief Plus
Pain Aid ESF
Pain Relief Fast Relief
Aspirin With Stomach Guard Extra Strength - Tab
AspirinLow Dose Low Dose
Bayer Migraine Formula
C-2 Buffered With Codeine
Extra Strength Headache, Circle K
C T Acetylsalicylic Acid Codeine and Caf Tab
Effervescent Pain Relief Fast Relief Fast Relief
Phenaphen No.2 Cap
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold Night PowerFast Fizz
Aspirin Adult Low Dose
Meijer Effervescent Cold Relief
Pain Reliever Extra Strength
Low dose Chewable Aspirin
Aspirin Chewable Tablets 325mg
MICRO-COATED ASPIRIN 325 mg
A.S.A. Enteric Coated Tab 650mg
4355 First Aid Kit
Fairfield Health Products Extra Strength
Anacin With Codeine Tab
Headache Relief
Family Wellness Effervescent Cold Relief Original
Artrifin 24 Caplets
Aspirin-dipyridamole
Muscle Relaxant and Back Pain Relief Extra Strength Tablets
Family Wellness Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
A.S.A. Enteric Coated Tab 325mg
Aspergum 325 Mg (cherry)
Bayer PM
Safety Coated Aspirin 81 mg Low Dose
Alka Seltzer Originial 1s Blister Pack
CVS Health Medication and Topical Refill Pouch
Aspirin Chewable Tablets - 325mg
4389 First Aid Kit
Methoxisal-C 1/8
ShopRite Migraine Formula
ACME FIRST AID Contains 404 PIECES
dihydrocodeine bitartrate and aspirin and caffeine DC
Super Extra Strength Aspirin Backache
Equaline migraine formula
Butalbital, Aspirin, Caffeine and Codeine Phosphate
Exaprin-AC
Equagesic Tablets
FIRST AID Contains 303 PIECES
A.C.& C Tablets
Pronal Capsules
Bayer Rapid Relief
Family Wellness Migraine Relief
Circle K Headache Relief Extra Strength
Pain Stoppers Extra
Extra Strength Pain Aid
Regular Strength Aspirin
Herbopyrine Tab 325mg
Aspirin Backache
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Medicine Sparkling Original
Aspirin
Best Choice Effervescent Cold Relief
Goodys Migraine Relief
Caring Mill Migraine Relief
Migraine Formula
4376 First Aid Kit
Medi First Pain Relief
Aspirin Plus Stomach Guard Tab
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Aspirin Enteric Safety Coated
Asa 975 Tab
Dr Pausins Low Dose Chewable Aspirin Orange Flavor
Equaline Aspirin
Handy Solutions Headache Pain Relief
Medique Products Aspirin
4228 First Aid Kit
Aspirin enteric coated low dose
enteric coated aspirin Regular Strength
Pro-aas - 80 (croquable)
Aspirin 81
Walmart Pain Relief Powder
BioElectro Day
Acetylsalicylic Acid, Caffeine and 8 Mg Codeine Phosphate
Aspirin Low Dose Chewable
St. Joseph Chewable Low Dose Aspirin
St. Joseph Safety Coated Aspirin
Phenaphen No.4 Cap
Sunmark Adult Aspirin
GOODYS Extra Strength Headache Mixed Fruit Blast
292 Tab
Aspirin Migraine
Ready America First Aid Pocket - 33 Pieces
Chewable Aspirin Adult low dose
Signature Care Aspirin
Acetylsalicylic Acid Coated
Sunmark Aspirin Regular Strength
Butalbital, Aspirin, Caffeine, and Codeine Phosphate
Apo-asa Ld
Enteric Coated Asa 650 mg
Teva-tecnal
Sunmark Aspirin Adult Low Strength
Berkley and Jensen Migraine Formula
Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine
Up and Up Chewable Aspirin
7 Select Migraine Formula
Dristan Capsules
Aspirin Adult Low Strength
Norgesic Forte
Dg Health Headache Relief Added Strength
Novo-propoxyn Compound Cap
Ag-asa Chew
MYGRIN Nighttime
Smart Sense migraine relief
Leader Cardinal Health Aspirin
Sunmark Aspirin
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Sparkling Original PowerFast Fizz
Halfprin Low Dose Aspirin
Smart Sense Effervescent Cold Relief
Adults Low Strength Aspirin
Pro-aas EC - 80
Viva Asa 325 mg
Asa Acetylsalicylic Acid
217
Asa 80
Alka-Seltzer Original
North Aspirin
Equaline Effervescent Cold Relief
Aspirin and Omeprazole Delayed-release Tab
Aspir Low
Alka Seltzer Original
4134 First Aid Kit
Acetylsalicylic Acid Tab 325mg
Aspirin Stomach Guard Regular Strength
Coricidin Nd Tab
Aspirin 81mg Adult Low Dose
Euro-asa EC
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Migraine Relief
Extra Pain Reliever
HyVee Health Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
4246 First Aid Kit
Market Basket Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Plus Pharma NSAID 325 mg
Uricalm Intensive
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold PowerFast Fizz
Chewable Adult Low Dose Aspirin
Extra Pain Relief
Sunmark migraine relief
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Aspirin
Aspirin Enteric Coated, Regular Strength
Leader migraine formula
Up and Up Antacid and Pain Relief
Teva-tecnal C 1/2
Chewable Low Dose Aspirin
Migralex Dr. Mauskop
GOODYS Hangover
Low Strength Chewable Aspirin
Pronal - C1/2 Capsules
Goodys Extra Strength
Headache Formula Extra Strength
Aspirin 81 MG
Bayer Fast Release
Entrophen 80mg
FIRST AID Contains 101 PIECES HARDCASE
EXTRA STRENGTH Headache Relief geltabs
GFA First Aid 75 Person Metal Case
4346 First Aid Kit
FIRST AID Contains 303 PIECES HARDCASE
Dry Socket Paste
Entrophen Ect 500mg
Asa 325mg
Childrens Aspirin
Uncoated Aspirin
Halfprin Low Dose
Asa-325 Comprimes Retard
Pronal Tablets
Pain Relief Aspirin
Enteric Coated Asa Tablets 325mg
Adult Low Strength Aspirin
Circle K Headache Relief
Biovanta Trip Action Tart Cherry and Honey
Critical Care Aspirin to Go
MEDI-FIRST Tri Buffered Aspirin
Rapidol Aspirin
Pain Stoppers Regular
81 mg Low Dose Aspirin
Acetaminophen Aspirin Caffeine
Rivasa 80mg Croquable - Tab
Aspica (Aspirin)
Tri-buffered Asa Tab
Bayer Headache Relief
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold and Flu
Pal-pravastatin-asa
Bio-asa
Pain Relief Extra Strength
Exaprin
Ecotrin
Adult Low strength Aspirin
Alka Seltzer
Asa-caffeine-codeine
Deluxe Dental Emergency Kit
Effervescent Cold Relief - Orange
Pro-aas EC
Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Chewable Aspirin Low Dose
Dr. Juans Santo Remedio PARA LA ACIDEZ
Adult Low Dose Enteric Coated Aspirin
ARC Emergency Preparedness FIRST AID Contains 202 PIECES
Good Sense Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Formula (Orange Zest)
Acetaminophen, Aspirin and Codeine Phosphate
Aspirin Adult low dose
Aspirin, Caffeine, and Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate
Handy Solutions GENUINE ASPIRIN BAYER
Pain Reliever 2
Mountain Series Weekender Medical
Entrophen Ect 975mg
BLUE ACME SLEEVE FIRST AID Contains 1000 PIECES
Good Sense Effervescent Cold Relief
Added Strength Pain Reliever
Only For FIRST AID MEDICINE
Aspirin E-C Low Dose Safety Coated
Quality Choice Effervescent Cold Relief Plus
Sunmark aspirin adult low strength
Good Neighbor Pharmacy aspirin orange flavor chewable
Regular Strength Pain Relief
Goodys Back and Body Pain
ASPIRIN Low Strength
Rexall Aspirin
aspirin Regular strength
Vanquish Digital Headache
Aramark Aspirin
Yosprala
Effervescent Pain Relief
Medique at Home Aspirin
Asa 81 mg
Rugby Adult Aspirin
Aspirin Tablets 325mg
Enteric coated aspirin
Up and Up Migraine Relief
Aspirin Coated Caplets 500mg
4248 First Aid Kit
DG Health migraine relief
282 Mep Tab
Tylo Migraine (Acetaminophen)
Pain Relief Aspirin Low Dose
Jamp-asa 81mg EC
Medique Pain Off
Nervine
Alka-Seltzer Plus Multi-Symptom Cold Day and Night
Enteric Coated Aspirin
Family Wellness Effervescent Cold Relief Orange
Asa, Caffeine & 8mg Codeine Phosphate
Jamp-asa Chew
Lo-asa 80mg Chewable - Tab
Alka-Seltzer Original Flavor
Aspirin Extra Strength With Stomach Guard
Thompson XS Pain Ache
4224 First Aid Kit
282 Tab
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and Cough Formula
Bufferin
HEALTH SENSE Adult Chewable Low Strength Aspirin
282 Tablets
Orphenadrine Citrate, Aspirin and Caffeine
Care One Original Antacid and Pain Relief
Dollar General Headache Powders
Health Mart Adult Aspirin
Adult Aspirin Regimen Low Dose
Headache relief Extra Strength
Pain Stoppers
Alka-Seltzer Plus Multi-Symptom Cold Night
Flanax Aspirin Pain Reliever
NobleAid PAIN RELIEVER
Natural Aspirin plus Lemon and Honey Dietary Supplement
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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