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
Aspirin
ASA
o-carboxyphenyl acetate
Acetylsalicylic acid
Azetylsalizyls?ure
2-Acetoxybenzenecarboxylic acid
Salicylic acid acetate
Acidum acetylsalicylicum
Acide ac¨¦tylsalicylique
Acetylsalicyls?ure
Lysine acetylsalicylate
Acetylsalicylate
o-acetoxybenzoic acid
O-acetylsalicylic acid
Polopiryna
¨¢cido acetilsalic¨ªlico
acide 2-(ac¨¦tyloxy)benzo?que
2-Acetoxybenzoic acid
Aspirina
Brand Names
Ana-dent
Hydrocodone Bitartrate and Aspirin
Basic Care Headache Relief
Fiorinal-C 1/4
Anacin Extra Strength
GENUINE FIRST AID Emergency Preparedness Contains 167 PIECES HARDCASE
ENTERIC COATED ASPIRIN Regular Strength
Mountain Series Weekender Medical
Plus Pharma NSAID Aspirin
Pain Away Plus
4225 First Aid Kit
Asa Tablets USP 325 mg
Circle K Headache Relief
Low Dose Aspirin Chewable
SohMed Pain Reliever
Leader Cardinal Health Aspirin
Goodys Cool Orange Headache
Up and Up Antacid and Pain Relief
Entrophen 650mg Caplet Ect
Sedal3x
Bc
Coricidin Tab
Leader migraine formula
CVS All Purpose First Aid Kit
Halfprin Low Dose Aspirin
Asa 325 Mg Tablets Regular Strength
Aspirin Extra Strength Plus
Kirkland Signature Migraine Relief
TopCare Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
pain relief back and body EXTRA STRENGTH
Zee Pain Aid
HEALTH SENSE Adult Chewable Low Strength Aspirin
Asadol 650mg
PhysiciansCare Extra Stregth Pain Reliever
Aspirin Low Dose
Sound Body Migraine Relief
Chewable Low Dose Aspirin
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold PowerFast Fizz Non Drowsy
Aspirin Thin coated
Butalbital Compound
FIRST AID Contains 101 PIECES
Bayer Genuine Aspirin
Coated Aspirin - Ect 80mg
Alka-Seltzer Plus Night Cold Medicine
Dg Health Headache Relief
Coricidin D Tab
Coryphen 650 Codeine 30 Tab
Quality Choice Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Chewable Low Dose
Leader Low Dose Aspirin
Norgesic Tab
Muscle and Back Pain Relief Extra Strength
St. Joseph Chewable Aspirin
Aspirin Coated Caplets 500mg
Lil Drug Store Headache Relief Extra Strength
Artrifin 24 Caplets
Miniprin
Ru-21 Hangover Relief
Instantine Tab
Leader Extra Strength Effervescent Antacid and Pain Reliever
Green Guard Tri Buffered Aspirin relief
Teva-tecnal
Blowfish
4214 First Aid Kit
Asa Chewable Tablets
Zee Aspirin
Pain Relief Fast Relief
Bayer Advanced Aspirin Extra Strength
Caring Mill Aspirin
7 Select Aspirin
A.C. & C. 8mg
Genuine First Aid Industrial First Aid
Smart Sense Chewable Aspirin
Good Sense Headache Relief
Biovanta Trip Action Green Apple and Honey
Goodys PM Pain Reliever
282 Tab
Excedrin Back and Body
4142 First Aid Kit
Acetylsalicylic Acid, Caffeine and 8 Mg Codeine Phosphate
Entrophen Chewable
Natural Aspirin plus Tart Cherry Dietary Supplement
Vida Mia Pain Relief
Adventure Medical Kits 1-4 Person First Aid
Arthriten Inflammatory Pain Formula
Ecotrin Regular Strength
Family Wellness Effervescent Cold Relief Original
Effervescent Pain Relief Fast Relief
ARC FIRST AID Contains 101 PIECES Hardcase
Alka-Seltzer Plus Day and Night Cold
Asa Suppositories 650mg
Enteric Coated Aspirin regular strength
Geritrex Aspirin
Low Strength Chewable Aspirin
Lowprin 80mg
Medi First Plus Pain Ache
Asadol 325mg
FormuCare Aspirin
Entrophen
Bio-asa
Fasprin
C2 Buffered Tab
Pain Terminator
DG Health migraine relief
Aspirin 325 Mg EC
Dr Pausins Low Dose Chewable Aspirin Cherry Flavor
Adult Low strength Aspirin
4248 First Aid Kit
Aspirin Plus Stomach Guard Extra Strength
Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine
Anacin Caplets
Equate Effervescent Cold Relief
Exaprin
HyVee Health Effervescent Cold Relief
Cardiospirina 81 mg Tabletas con cubierta enterica
Pain Free Plus
Anacin
Effervescent Pain Relief Fast Relief Fast Relief
Extra Strength Muscle & Back Pain Relief With Asa
Aspirin 325mg
Effervescent Pain Relief
Excedrin PM Triple Action Caplets
Family Care Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Robaxisal C-1/8 Tablets
Alka Seltzer Evt
Aspirin Enteric Coated Low Dose
Excedrin Extra Strength Geltabs
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Sparkling Original
Equate Migraine Relief
Amazon Basic Care Migraine Relief
Rivasa 80 Mg EC
Asa 80mg
Tylo Migraine (Acetaminophen)
10 Person ANSI
4216 First Aid Kit
Rivasa 81 Mg EC
Topcare Migraine Formula
A.C. & C. 8 mg
Nezger Tab
Buffered Aspirin Regular Strength
Berkley and Jensen Migraine Relief
EXTRA STRENGTH Headache Relief geltabs
Asaphen Plus 325
Medi First Plus Aspirin
Excedrin Menstrual Complete
282 Tablets
Aspir-81
Equate Extra Strength Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Formula (Orange Zest)
Acetaminophen, Aspirin and Caffeine
Calmine Tab
Phenaphen No.2 Cap
Equaline migraine formula
Norgesic Forte
Aspirin Backache
Pain Aid
Coraspirina 81 mg Tabletas con cubierta enterica
4227 First Aid Kit
Aspirin Adult low dose
Aspirin Low Dose Enteric Coated
Extra Strength Muscle & Back Pain Asa 500 Mg Methocarbamol 400 Mg & Acetylsalicylic Acid 500 mg
MEDIQUE Aspirin
Rapid Comfort Aspirin
Goodys Back and Body Pain
Rite Aid Antacid and Pain Relief
Aspergum Orange 325 mg
Asatab EC 650mg
Extra Pain Reliever
Good Sense Aspirin Enteric Safety Coated
Family Wellness Effervescent Cold Relief Orange
Pronal C1/4 Capsules
Asprin
Aspirin 81 MG
Extra Strenght Headache Relief
Pronal Tablets
Aspirin Enteric
Aspirin Low Dose Chewable Orange
Aspergum 325 Mg (cherry)
Aspirin 81mg Adult Low Dose
Coryphen 325 Codeine 30 Tab
Extra Strength Midol Relief
Berkley and Jensen Migraine Formula
Ag-asa Chew
Cove Migraine Relief
Physicians Care Aspirin
Rexall Coated Daily Low Dose Asa
FIRST AID Contains 303 PIECES HARDCASE
Aspirin Coated for Delayed Release Regular Strength
Axisal-C1/8
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Sparkling Original PowerFast Fizz
4356 First Aid Kit
Aspirin Plus Stomach Guard Tab
Best Choice Pain Relief Powder
PMS-pharnal-C1/2 Capsules
Adult Chewable Aspirin
Aspirin EC
Low dose aspirin 81mg
Robaxisal Tablets
Uline Aspirin
Health Mart Aspirin
Asa Extra Strength Tab 500mg
Pro-aas EC
Asa Ect 650mg
Coated Aspirin Low-dose
217 Strong Tab
81 mg Low Dose Aspirin
Pravigard Pac
Medi First Pain Ache
4139 First Aid Kit
Phenaphen No.3 Cap
Safety Coated Aspirin 325 mg Regular Strength
Ac&c Tablets
Neutra-seltzer
Picot Plus Effervescent
Value Pharma Aspirin Pain Reliever
Physicians Care Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Extra Strength Asa 500mg
Rx Act Aspirin
Alka Seltzer
Pro-aas EC - 80
Aspirin 5 grain
Value PharmaPain Reliever Extra Strength
Bayer Migraine Formula
Pain Stoppers EX
Relief Asa Extra Strength
Green Guard Extra Strength Pain Relief
Low dose Chewable Aspirin
222 Tablets
4211 First Aid Kit
BackAid Inflammatory Pain Formula
Asa Tab 325mg
ASPIRIN Low Dose
Bufferin Extra -strength
Aspirin Regular Strength
Bubbles R Better Effervescent Cold Relief
Extraprin
Asa Acetylsalicylic Acid
Vanquish
Good Neighbor Pharmacy aspirin orange flavor chewable
Equaline Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Fiorinal-C 1/2
Drug Mart Effervescent Pain Relief
Fiorinal Tab
Publix Super Markets Inc
Xpect Pain Away Extra Strength
Enteric coated aspirin Regular strength
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold Powerfast Fizz Night
Aspirin Low Strength, Enteric
Cardiaspirin Protect
Rexall Aspirin
Walgreens Effervescent Cold Relief Plus
ShopRite Migraine Formula
Acetaminophen 250mg Aspirin 250mg Caffeine 65mg
Health Mart Migraine Formula
4230 First Aid Kit
Low Dose Chewable Aspirin
4246 First Aid Kit
Enteric Coated Aspirin Regular Strength
Asa-caffeine-codeine
Health Mart Regular Strength Enteric Coated Aspirin
Kroger Effervescent Cold Relief
Nra-asa 80 Mg Croquable
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold and Flu
FIRST AID Contains 404 PIECES
Aspirin 325 mg
Care One headache relief added strength
Aspirin
Aspirin Chewable Low Dose
Asatab EC 325mg
Asa 325mg
PHL-asa E.C.
PMS-pharnal Tablets
Rugby Adult Aspirin
Pharbest Aspirin 325mg
Alka Seltzer Original
Ag-asa EC
Aspir Low
A.S.A.
PMS-asa EC
Aspirin Rapid Relief
Dr Pausins Low Dose Chewable Aspirin Orange Flavor
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold PowerFast Fizz Day and Night
Top Value Effervescent Cold Relief
Dr Pausins Aspirin
Topcare Headache Formula
Rugby Aspirin
Acetylsalicylic Acid 325mg Tab
Foster and Thrive Migraine Relief
Acetylsalicylic Acid Tab 300mg
Aspirin 81mg
Aspirin Migraine
Signature Care Aspririn
Stanback
Circle K Aspirin 325
Deluxe Dental Emergency Kit
Family Wellness Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Good Sense Migraine Formula
Praxis Asa EC 81 Mg Daily Low Dose
Excedrin Extra Strength Caplets
Spasmhalt-asa-8
Smart Health Aspirin Regular Strength
Alka-Seltzer
Goodys Migraine Relief
Asa 81 mg
A.S.A. (acetylsalicylic Acid) Tab 325mg USP
Alka Seltzer Originial 1s Blister Pack
Asa EC 80
Asa Tab 325mg Enteric Coated
Excedrin Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Methocarbamol and Aspirin
pain relief aspirin Low Dose
Low Dose Aspirin 81 mg Safety Coated
Basic Care Migraine Relief
Tri-Buffered Aspirin Regular Strength
Extra Strength Aspirin
PMS-pharnal Capsules
GENUINE FIRST AID Emergency Preparedness Contains 167 Pieces
Health Sense Aspirin 81
Goodys Extra Strength
London Drugs Coated Daily Low-dose Asa
Aspirin Extra Strength 500mg Tab USP
Aspirin Enteric Safety-Coated
Aspica (Aspirin)
4388 First Aid Kit
GOODYS Hangover
Extra Strength Headache Relief
NobleAid PAIN RELIEVER
Orphenadrine Citrate, Aspirin and Caffeine
Alka-Seltzer Hangover Relief
Pain Relief Aspirin Low Dose
Reese Headache Powders
Vazalore
C-2 Buffered With Codeine
Headache relief Extra Strength
McKesson Aspirin
Pain Relief Extra Strength
Kroger Value Aspirin
Enteric Coated Asa Daily Low Dose
Clopidogrel Kit
Aspirin NSAID
Low Dose Aspirin
Phenaphen No 2 Cap
4376 First Aid Kit
BC Cherry
Dry Socket Paste
Acetaminophen, Aspirin and Codeine Phosphate
A.S.A. With Methocarbamol Night-time Extra Strength
St. Joseph Chewable Low Dose Aspirin
Unishield Pain Zapper
Care One Aspirin
Natural Aspirin plus Immune Supporting Dietary Supplement
Fairfield Health Products Extra Strength
MYGRIN Nighttime
Aspirin With Stomach Guard
Pain Relief Added Strength
Asa 80 mg
Asa and Caffeine
Synalgos
Acetylsalicylic Acid Extra Strength Stomach Protection 500mg Caplets
Coated Daily Low Dose Asa 81 mg
Excinol Migraine (Acetaminophen)
Headache Relief Extra Strength
Aspirin 81 mg
Euro Asa
Health Sense Ecpirin
Buffered Aspirin
Aspi-Cor
Aspirin Adult low strength
Medique Pain Off
Regular Strength Aspirin
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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