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
Acetylsalicylic acid
o-carboxyphenyl acetate
Aspirin
¨¢cido acetilsalic¨ªlico
Lysine acetylsalicylate
Acetylsalicylate
Acide ac¨¦tylsalicylique
Acetylsalicyls?ure
acide 2-(ac¨¦tyloxy)benzo?que
2-Acetoxybenzenecarboxylic acid
Salicylic acid acetate
Polopiryna
Acidum acetylsalicylicum
ASA
Aspirina
O-acetylsalicylic acid
2-Acetoxybenzoic acid
Azetylsalizyls?ure
o-acetoxybenzoic acid
Brand Names
Rivasa 80 Mg EC
Low Dose Miniprin Enteric Safety Coated
Entrophen Ect 650mg
Extra Strength Muscle & Back Pain Relief With Asa
Quality Choice Effervescent Cold Relief Plus
Nervine
Bayer Headache Relief
Safety Coated Low Dose Aspirin
Zee Aspirin
Asaphen
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold and Flu
Sunmark migraine relief
Lowprin 325
Aspirin Extra Strength
M-asa 80 Mg Croquable
ConRx pain Reliever
Lil Drug Store Headache Relief Extra Strength
Excedrin PM Triple Action Caplets and Excedrin Extra Strength Pain Reliever
A.S.A. Enteric Coated Tab 325mg
Methoxisal
222 Tablets
Aspirin Low Strength, Enteric
Asa Tablets USP 325 mg
Foster and Thrive Migraine Relief
Conney Aspirin
Medique Pain Off
Endodan
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Day and Night
Publix Super Markets Inc
Alka Seltzer Plus 1s Blister Pack
7 Select Adult Chewable Aspirin
Anacin With Codeine Tab
Acetaminophen Aspirin Caffeine
Dr Pausins Low Dose Chewable Aspirin Cherry Flavor
Equagesic Tablets
GENUINE FIRST AID Emergency Preparedness Contains 167 PIECES HARDCASE
Bayer Aspirin
Adult Low Dose
Novo Ac and C 8mg Tab
Aspirin Low Dose Enteric Coated
Equagesic
Excedrin Extra Strength Caplets
Bayer Back and Body Extra Strength
Enteric Coated Asa Tablets 650mg
Biovanta Trip Action Green Apple and Honey
Equaline headache formula added strength
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Headache Relief
Aspirin Enteric Safety Coated
HyVee Health Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Asa 80 mg
MEDIQUE Aspirin
50 Person ANSI
Extra Strength Aspirin Backache
Extra Strength Headache, Circle K
Geritrex Aspirin
Aspergum Orange 325 mg
Value Pharma Aspirin Pain Reliever
Asa EC
Smart Health Aspirin Regular Strength
Walmart Pain Relief Powder
Best Choice Effervescent Antacid Pain Relief
Sunmark Aspirin Adult Low Strength
Lab Safety Supply Aspirin
7 Select Migraine Formula
Regular Strength Aspirin EC
pain relief aspirin Low Dose
Aspirin and Omeprazole Delayed-release Tab
Pain Away Plus
Halfprin Low Dose Aspirin
NobleAid PAIN RELIEVER
A.C.& C Tablets
Alka Seltzer Evt
Aspica (Aspirin)
Aspirin 81 MG
Adult Low Dose Aspirin Enteric Safety Coated
Rapid Comfort Aspirin
Excinol Migraine (Acetaminophen)
Up and Up Antacid and Pain Relief
Harris Teeter Migraine Relief
Bayer Migraine Formula
Aspirin - Children's Size - Tablets
A.S.A. (acetylsalicylic Acid) Tab 325mg USP
Aspirin - Children's Size 80mg
4303 First Aid Kit
Pronal C1/4 Capsules
4304 First Aid Kit
Headache, Circle K
Aspirin 325 mg
Aspirin Tablets 325mg
Extra Strenght Headache Relief
Aspirin Enteric Coated
Praxis Asa EC 81 Mg Daily Low Dose
Aramark Pain Free
Chewable Low Dose
Market Basket Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and Cough
EXTRA STRENGTH Headache Relief geltabs
Alka-Seltzer Plus Multi-Symptom Cold Day and Night
Extra Strength Aspirin
Equaline Aspirin
Walgreens Effervescent Cold Relief Plus
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Sparkling Original
Deluxe Dental Emergency Kit
Rugby Aspirin
Kirkland Signature Migraine Relief
Natural Aspirin plus Tart Cherry Dietary Supplement
Reese Headache Powders
Tylo Migraine (Acetaminophen)
Adult Chewable Aspirin
Bc Cherry
Arthriten Max
Asa 500 Mg Tablets Extra Strength
Bayer Genuine Aspirin
C2 Buffered Tab
Enteric Coated Low Dose Aspirin
Headache Relief Extra Strength
Critical Care Aspirin to Go
Sunmark Migraine Relief
Neutra-seltzer
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Night
Aspirin Enteric Coated Low Dose
Calmine Tab
Asaphen Plus 325
Low Dose Aspirin Chewable
Acetylsalicylic Acid, Caffeine and 8 Mg Codeine Phosphate
Extra Strength Muscle & Back Pain Asa 500 Mg Methocarbamol 400 Mg & Acetylsalicylic Acid 500 mg
Teva-tecnal
Alka-Seltzer Plus Night Cold Medicine
Genuine First Aid Industrial First Aid
4240 First Aid Kit
Anacin AF
Pain Reliever
CVS Health Antacid and Pain Reliever
Aspirin Arthritis Pain Relief 650 mg
Rivacodan
Ag-asa EC
Biovanta Trip Action Lemon and Honey
Fasprin
Health Mart Migraine Relief
Lil Drug Store Aspirin 325
Norgesic Forte
Asatab EC 325mg
Chewable Aspirin Low Dose
Pain Free
Rapidol Aspirin Display 2x25
A.C. & C 8mg Tab
Pain Terminator 2 Severe
Alka Seltzer Original
Aspirin enteric coated low dose
Novasen
Sunmark Aspirin
Excedrin Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Excedrin PM Triple Action Caplets and Excedrin Tension Headache
Instantine Tab
Aspirin 81mg Adult Low Dose
Aspirin 81 mg Enteric Coated
Aspirin and Extended-Release Dipyridamole
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Aspirin Enteric Safety Coated
Leader Cardinal Health Aspirin
Percodan-demi
Rivasa 81 Mg EC
Safety Coated Aspirin 81 mg Low Dose
4134 First Aid Kit
Childrens Aspirin
Medi First Plus Pain Zapper
Enteric Coated Asa Daily Low Dose
Dr Pausins Low Dose Chewable Aspirin Orange Flavor
Advanced Pain Reliever
Aspirin Adult low strength
Muscle and Back Pain Relief
Pharbest Aspirin 325mg
BC Arthritis
Aspirin Coated for Delayed Release Regular Strength
Asa 80
Asa 80mg
Pain Reliever Plus
First Aid Only Aspirin
Anacin Tablet
Equate Extra Strength Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Headache Relief PM
Sunmark Aspirin Regular Strength
Top Value Effervescent Cold Relief - Orange
Green Guard Pain and Ache Relief
Herbopyrine Tab 325mg
Dr. Waynes Aspirin Low Dose
Bayer Rapid Relief
Asa Ect 325mg
4342 First Aid Kit
Aspirin and Dipyridamole Extended Release
Aspirin Low Dose
Dg Health Headache Relief Added Strength
Genuine Bayer Aspirin
Yosprala
Natural Aspirin plus Lemon and Honey Dietary Supplement
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Formula (Cherry Burst)
Family Wellness Effervescent Cold Relief Orange
Enteric Aspirin Regular Strength
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold PowerFast Fizz Orange Zest
Coricidin Tab
Handy Solutions Headache Pain Relief
Equaline Effervescent Cold Relief
Signature Care Aspririn
Aspirin Coated Caplets 500mg
Regular strength aspirin
Aspirin enteric safety coated
ALKA SELTZER PLUS Cold Day and Night Effervescent
ASPIRIN Low Strength
Fairfield Health Products Extra Strength
C T Acetylsalicylic Acid Codeine and Caf Tab
Health Mart Regular Strength Enteric Coated Aspirin
C-2 Buffered With Codeine
Enteric Coated Asprin Low Dose
ASPIRIN Regular Strength
Smart Sense migraine relief
Excedrin Migraine, TRAVEL BASIX
Medi First Pain Relief
Bufferin Arthritis
Teva-oxycodan
Aspirin Enteric Coated Caplet 325mg
K-Mart SmartSense First Aid Contains 101 Pieces
4355 First Aid Kit
Asa 975 Tab
Assured Aspirin
Norgesic Forte Tab
Enteric Aspirin
Aspirin Adult Low Strength Aspirin
Goodys Cool Orange
Kroger Effervescent Cold Relief
4356 First Aid Kit
Dr. Juans Santo Remedio PARA LA ACIDEZ
Basic Care Migraine Relief
Care One headache relief added strength
Dolodol
Aspirin Backache
Entrophen Ect 975mg
Vanquish
Entrophen Chewable
TopCare Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Up and Up Chewable Aspirin
Dolex Forte
4246 First Aid Kit
4389 First Aid Kit
Aspirin Adult Low Dose
ARC Emergency Preparedness FIRST AID Contains 202 PIECES
Good Sense Migraine Formula
Aspirin Plus Stomach Guard Ext.stgth.caplet
Aspirin 81mg Enteric coated Delayed Release
Alka Seltzer Plus Cold
Childrens Low Dose Aspirin
Adult Low strength Aspirin
Nezger Tab
Aspirin and Dipyridamole
Medique Products Aspirin
Uline Aspirin
Alka-Seltzer XTRA STRENGTH
pain relief back and body EXTRA STRENGTH
Smart Sense Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Taro-dipyridamole/ Asa
Enteric Coated A.S.A.
Right Remedies Aspirin Low Dose 81 mg
Unishield Pain Ache
4216 First Aid Kit
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold Night PowerFast Fizz
dihydrocodeine bitartrate and aspirin and caffeine DC
Painex Tab 0.5gr
4224 First Aid Kit
Anacin Caplets
Sedal3x
Aspergum 325 Mg (cherry)
Back and Body Extra Strength
Goodys Back and Body Pain
BioElectro Day
MEDI-FIRST Tri Buffered Aspirin
Adventure Medical Kits 1-4 Person First Aid
Splizz Pain Reliever - Orange-flavored
Up and Up Migraine Relief
WinCo Foods Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Bromo Seltzer
Asaphen EC
PMS-pharnal Tablets
Medi First Plus Tri Buffered Aspirin
Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine
Methoxisal-C 1/2
Unishield Aspirin
Berkley and Jensen Migraine Relief
DG Health Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Aspirin 325mg
365 Everyday Value Aspirin
Asadol 650mg
692 Tab
4139 First Aid Kit
Low Strength Chewable Aspirin
Bayer PM
Asa Daily Low Dose
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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