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
Acetylsalicylsäure
O-acetylsalicylic acid
2-Acetoxybenzenecarboxylic acid
Aspirina
ácido acetilsalicílico
Aspirin
o-acetoxybenzoic acid
Acetylsalicylic acid
Acetylsalicylate
acide 2-(acétyloxy)benzoïque
Lysine acetylsalicylate
Salicylic acid acetate
Acidum acetylsalicylicum
Acide acétylsalicylique
2-Acetoxybenzoic acid
acetyl salicylic acid
o-carboxyphenyl acetate
acetyl-salicylic acid
Polopiryna
ASA
Brand Names
Enteric Coated Asprin Low Dose
Aspirin With Stomach Guard
Aspir Low
Sunmark aspirin low dose
Entrophen 325mg Caplets
DG Health migraine relief
Teva-tecnal
Adult Aspirin Regimen Low Dose
Enteric coated aspirin Regular strength
Asa 325 Mg Tablets Regular Strength
Bayer Headache
Dr Pausins Low Dose Chewable Aspirin Cherry Flavor
Bio-asa
ASPIRIN 81 MG Low Dose
Aspirin Chewable Low Dose
Aspirin
Bayer AM extra stength
Migraine Formula
EXCEDRIN MIGRAINE acetaminophen, aspirin (nsaid) and caffeine
Orphenadrine Citrate Aspirin Caffeine
Aspirin enteric safety coated
Aramark Pain Free
Robaxisal Extra Strength
Tri-buffered Asa Tab
Genuine Aspirin
St. Joseph Chewable Aspirin
Coricidin Tab
Regular Strength Pain Relief
Smart Sense Effervescent Cold Relief
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and Cough Formula
Top Value Effervescent Cold Relief - Orange
Enteric Coated Aspirin
Clopidogrel Kit
Dry Socket Paste
Uncoated Aspirin
Neo Tigol Tab
Aspirin EC
Aspirin 325mg
Migralex Dr. Mauskop
Phenaphen No 4 Cap
Apo-asa Ld
Muscle Relaxant and Back Pain Relief Regular Strength Tablets
4356 First Aid Kit
GenCare Headache Relief
Effervescent Pain Relief
Sedal3x
Enteric Coated Aspirin Regular Strength
Good Sense Aspirin Enteric Safety Coated
4227 First Aid Kit
Right Remedies Aspirin Low Dose 81 mg
Spasmhalt-asa-8
Cardiaspirin Protect
Up and Up Migraine Relief
Low Dose Aspirin 81 mg Safety Coated
Nervine Tab
Seedalmerk
Pronal C1/4 Capsules
C-2 Buffered With Codeine
282 Mep Tab
Natural Aspirin plus Immune Supporting Dietary Supplement
Clopidogrel/acetylsalicylic Acid Mylan
Extra Strength Headache, Caseys 4good
Cove Migraine Relief
Chewable Daily Low Dose Asa
Care One Aspirin
PMS-asa
Asa
Antidol Tablets
Unishield Pain Ache
Excedrin Migraine, TRAVEL BASIX
Mountain Series Weekender Medical
Coraspirina 81 mg Tabletas con cubierta enterica
PHL-asa E.C.
PMS-pharnal Tablets
Basic Care Migraine Relief
Crane Safety XS Pain Relief
C T Acetylsalicylic Acid Codeine and Caf Tab
Berkley and Jensen Aspirin
Medique Pain Off
Alka-Seltzer Plus Day and Night Cold
Headache Relief
4333 First Aid Kit
Asatab 80 Mg Chewable Tablets
ARC FIRST AID Contains 404 PIECES
Basic Care Headache Relief
Natural Aspirin plus Lemon and Honey Dietary Supplement
Extra Pain Relief
Harris Teeter Migraine Relief
Meijer Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Low Dose Aspirin Enteric Safety Coated
Aspirin and Dipyridamole
pain relief aspirin Low Dose
HyVee Health Effervescent Cold Relief
Safety Coated Aspirin
Excinol Migraine (Acetaminophen)
Fasprin
ConRx pain Reliever
Chewable Low Dose
Asa EC 80
Adults Low Strength Aspirin
Pronal - C1/2 Capsules
Asa-caffeine-codeine
Entrophen
Excedrin Migraine
Low Strength Chewable Aspirin
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold PowerFast Fizz Non Drowsy
Herbopyrine Tab 325mg
Topcare Headache Relief
Adult Low Dose Aspirin
Methocarbamol and Aspirin
Aspirin Enteric Safety Coated
dihydrocodeine bitartrate and aspirin and caffeine DC
Health Mart Aspirin
Butalbital Compound
Aspirin Safety Coated Enteric, Regular Strength
692 Tablet
Extra Strength Asa 500mg
EXTRA STRENGTH Headache Relief geltabs
Excedrin Extra Strength Headache
Headache Formula Extra Strength
Teva-oxycodan
10 Person ANSI
Alka-Seltzer
Trianal Tablet
Lowprin 325
Berkley and Jensen Migraine Relief
Aspirin Regimen
Quality Choice Effervescent Cold Relief - Orange
Chewable Low Dose Aspirin
Deluxe Dental Emergency Kit
Green Guard Pain and Ache Relief
Dr Pausins Low Dose Chewable Aspirin Orange Flavor
CAREALL Aspirin
4215 First Aid Kit
Aspirin 81
Bayer Womens
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold and Cough PowerFast Fizz
Aspica (Aspirin)
Bayer Aspirin Regimen enteric coated
Aspirin Adult Low Strength Aspirin
Plus Pharma NSAID Aspirin
Rexall Aspirin
Carisoprodol and Aspirin
Aspirin, Caffeine, and Dihydrocodeine Bitartrate
Pain Terminator 2 Severe
Anacin Extra Strength Tablet
Clopidogrel/acetylsalicylic Acid Zentiva
Butalbital, Aspirin, Caffeine, and Codeine Phosphate
Percodan
Apo Asa Tab 325mg
Asa Extra Strength Tab 500mg
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Headache Relief
Ac&c Tablets
CVS Health Antacid and Pain Reliever
Excedrin Extra Strength Geltabs
4240 First Aid Kit
Entrophen 650mg Caplet Ect
A.C. & C. 8mg
AspirinLow Dose Low Dose
Equaline Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Equate Daily Low-dose
Coated Daily Low-dose Asa
4214 First Aid Kit
Bc
Headache Relief Added Strength
FIRST AID Contains 404 PIECES
Leader Aspirin
Aspirin Adult low dose
Dg Health Aspirin
Asa Chewable Tablets
692 Tab
4342 First Aid Kit
Aspirin Coated for Delayed Release Extra Strength
50 Person ANSI
Oxycodone and Aspirin
Asa Tablets USP 325 mg
Anacin Tablet
Apo-butalbital-acetylsalicylic Acid-caffeine
ARC FIRST AID Contains 101 PIECES
Formu Care pain reliever added strength
Aspirin Adult Low Strength
Aspirin Tablets 325mg
Enteric Coated Asa 650 mg
Arthriten Max
Aspirin Low Dose Sugar Free
Green Guard Tri Buffered Aspirin relief
Dg Health Headache Relief Added Strength
4388 First Aid Kit
Dollar General Effervescent Cold Relief
K-Mart SmartSense First Aid Contains 101 Pieces
Madelon
Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine
A.S.A. With Methocarbamol Night-time Extra Strength
Crane Safety Aspirin
Enteric Aspirin Regular Strength
Auto 157
Aspirin-dipyridamole
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold PowerFast Fizz Orange Zest
Adventure Medical Kits 1-2 Person National Ski Patrol First Aid
Equagesic
Bayer Headache Relief
Lowprin 325 Chewable Tablet
Top Value Effervescent Cold Relief
Asa-325 Comprimes Retard
Best Choice Pain Relief Powder
Good Sense headache formula added strength
Euro-asa EC
Extra Strength Midol Relief
Pro-aas - 80 (croquable)
Excedrin Migraine Geltabs
Childrens Aspirin
Kroger Value Aspirin
Pro-aas EC
Aspirin and Extended-release Dipyridamole
Jamp-asa Chew
Nervine
Pravigard Pac
Advanced Aspirin
Family Wellness Effervescent Cold Relief Original
365 Everyday Value Aspirin
Entrophen Chewable
Methoxisal-C 1/2
Health Mart Migraine Relief
Kroger Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Muscle and Back Pain Relief
Aspirin and Dipyridamole Extended Release
Pain Aid ESF
Super Extra Strength Aspirin Backache
Pain Reliever
Buffered Aspirin Regular Strength
4225 First Aid Kit
Enteric Coated Low Dose Aspirin
Dye-Free Aspirin 81
Rapid Comfort Aspirin
Up and Up Aspirin
Butalbital, Aspirin, Caffeine and Codeine Phosphate
Entrophen 325mg Tablets
Asa 80
Asa and Caffeine
Headache Formula Added Strength
Aspirin Rapid Relief
Aspirin Chewable Tablets - 325mg
Exaprin-AC
Aspirin - Children's Size 80mg
MEDI-FIRST Aspirin
BC Arthritis
Aspirin Chewable
Norgesic
Bayer Advanced Aspirin Extra Strength
Entrophen 80mg
Acetylsalicylic Acid, Caffeine and 8 Mg Codeine Phosphate
Anacin Extra Strength Caplets
GENUINE FIRST AID Emergency Preparedness Contains 167 PIECES HARDCASE
Healthy Accents headache relief added strength
ULINE Aspirin
Good Sense Migraine Formula
Pharbest Aspirin 325mg
Adult Low Strength Aspirin
Sunmark Aspirin Adult Low Strength
Anacin AF
St. Joseph Low Dose Aspirin
Extra Strenght Headache Relief
Lil Drug Store Aspirin 325
Bayer Advanced Aspirin Regular Strength
Up and Up aspirin
Topcare Aspirin
Extra Strength Aspirin
Equaline aspirin adult low dose
Vanquish
ARC FIRST AID Emergency Preparedness Contains 167 PIECES
First Aid Direct Chewable Aspirin
Sunmark Migraine Relief
Aspirin 81 MG
Zee Pain Aid
Coryphen 325 Tab
Bayer Fast Release
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Emergency Preparedness and First Aid Contains 167 Pieces
Tylo Migraine (Acetaminophen)
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Aspirin
ARC FIRST AID Contains 1000 PIECES
Ac and C Tab 1/8gr
Pain Reliever Extra Strength
Enteric Coated Asa 325 mg
Aspirin Enteric Coated, Regular Strength
Physicians Care Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Euro Asa 325mg Chewable Tablet
4209 First Aid Kit
Bayer
4246 First Aid Kit
Chewable Aspirin Low Dose
FormuCare Aspirin
Smart Sense Aspirin
Xpect Pain Away Extra Strength
Painex Tab 0.5gr
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Aspirin Enteric Safety Coated
4221 First Aid Kit
Plus Pharma NSAID 325 mg
Green Guard Extra Strength Pain Relief
Rivacodan
Rugby Adult Aspirin
Rivasa 80mg Croquable - Tab
Aspirin Safety Coated Adult Low Dose
Zee Aspirin
Acetaminophen Aspirin Caffeine
Medi First Pain Ache
Good Neighbor Pharmacy aspirin orange flavor chewable
Coated Aspirin - Ect 80mg
Muscle & Back Pain Relief Extra Strength
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Migraine Relief
Extra Strength Headache
PMS-pharnal Capsules
A.S.A. Tablets 5gr BP
Stanback
Bufferin
Walgreens Pain Relief Powder
Asasantine Cap
Equaline headache formula added strength
CVS All Purpose First Aid Kit
Extra Strength Pain Aid
Henry Schein Aspirin
Extra Strength Headache, Circle K
Aspirin Low Dose Chewable
Acetaminophen, Aspirin and Codeine Phosphate
Safety Coated Aspirin 81 mg Low Dose
Enteric Coated Asa Tablets 325mg
Premier Value Antacid and Pain Relief Medicine
Bubbles R Better Effervescent Cold Relief
Excedrin Migraine, CVP HEALTH
Picot Plus Effervescent
4196 First Aid Kit
Ready America First Aid Outdoor- 107 Pieces
Rite Aid Antacid and Pain Relief
Regular Strength Tri-Buffered Aspirin
Norgesic Tab
Adventure Medical Kits 1-2 Person First Aid
Back and Body Extra Strength
Circle K Headache Relief Extra Strength
Berkley and Jensen Migraine Formula
ARC FIRST AID Contains 303 PIECES HARDCASE
EC-81Aspirin Enteric Coated
Phenaphen No.2 Cap
Robaxisal C 1/4
Splizz Pain Reliever - Grapefruit-flavored
Acetylsalicylic Acid Extra Strength 500mg Tablets USP
Rx Act headache formula added strength
Aspirin Express Pack
Alka Seltzer Flavoured
Asa Tab 325mg
Excedrin Menstrual Complete
4303 First Aid Kit
Kirkland Signature Migraine Relief
Leader Cardinal Health Aspirin
Healthy Accents Aspirin
Vazalore
Excedrin Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Exaprin
Chewable Aspirin Adult low dose
Aspi-Cor
Muscle and Back Pain Relief With Asa
7 Select Migraine Formula
McKesson Aspirin
Circle K Headache Relief
Asa Daily Low Dose
Asa Ect 325mg
Regular strength aspirin
Topcare Headache Formula
Topcare Migraine Relief
Family Wellness Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
TopCare Aspirin
Norgesic Forte Tab
Caring Mill Migraine Relief
Ag-asa Chew
Headache, Circle K
Butalbital, Aspirin, and Caffeine
Ascomp with Codeine
Aspirin NSAID
Natural Aspirin plus Tart Cherry Dietary Supplement
Muscle and Back Pain Relief Extra Strength
Bayer Plus Extra Strength
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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