acetylsalicylic acid

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• The analgesic and anti-inflammatory drug acetylsalicylic acid was used for years based upon studies of its clinical effects before prostaglandin research offered clues as to its biochemical interactions.

  Academic text (1997)

• However, such was the success of the drug that all painkillers containing acetylsalicylic acid soon became known as aspirin.

  Blog text (11)

• Ideally, patients who are taking acetylsalicylic acid, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, or warfarin would stop their medication prior to any biopsy or injection.

  Academic text (2004)

• Low-dose acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) has been widely used for the prevention of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events.

  Blog text (15)

• Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) was used for years as a painkiller and antipyretic before its use in reducing platelet stickiness was discovered.

  Academic text (2012)

• Antiplatelet therapy with acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) is well established as secondary prophylaxis in patients with arterial thrombotic disorders.

  Academic text (1991)

• Considering the above results, the therapy was changed to the following: captopril 50 mg/day, carvedilol 12.5 mg/day, simvastatin 20 mg/day, and acetylsalicylic acid 100 mg/day.

  Academic text (2007)

• Low-dose acetylsalicylic acid is frequently recommended to prevent heart attacks and strokes.

• Patients often prefer acetylsalicylic acid for its effectiveness as an anti-inflammatory drug.

• Acetylsalicylic acid is commonly taken to relieve headaches and reduce inflammation.

Synonyms

A

aspirin

vsacetylsalicylic acid

194 1.9

A medicine that reduces pain, fever, and swelling and lowers the risk of blood clots

is named for the chemical compound rather than focusing on clot prevention

A

anti-inflammatory drug

vsacetylsalicylic acid

• Specialized

3 3.4

Medicine that reduces swelling and pain

focuses on multiple effects like pain and fever, not only inflammation

A

anti-inflammatory

vsacetylsalicylic acid

• Specialized

1 3.5

A medicine that reduces swelling and pain in the body

includes pain relief and fever reduction as well as inflammation control

E

Empirin

vsacetylsalicylic acid

• Archaic

9.6

A brand name for an aspirin medicine used to treat pain and fever

refers to the chemical itself rather than a brand name form

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