| Drug Name |
Acetylsalicylic acid |
| Drug ID |
BADD_D00033 |
| Description |
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]. |
| Indications and Usage |
For use in the temporary relief of various forms of pain, inflammation associated with various conditions (including rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, osteoarthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis), and is also used to reduce the risk of death and/or nonfatal myocardial infarction in patients with a previous infarction or unstable angina pectoris. |
| Marketing Status |
Prescription; OTC; Discontinued |
| ATC Code |
A01AD05; B01AC06; N02BA01 |
| DrugBank ID |
DB00945
|
| KEGG ID |
D00109
|
| MeSH ID |
D001241
|
| PubChem ID |
2244
|
| TTD Drug ID |
D0GY5Z
|
| NDC Product Code |
73678-160 |
| Synonyms |
Aspirin | Acetylsalicylic Acid | Acid, Acetylsalicylic | 2-(Acetyloxy)benzoic Acid | Acylpyrin | Aloxiprimum | Colfarit | Dispril | Easprin | Ecotrin | Endosprin | Magnecyl | Micristin | Polopirin | Polopiryna | Solprin | Solupsan | Zorprin | Acetysal |
