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
Acetylsalicylate
o-acetoxybenzoic acid
Aspirina
Aspirin
Acide acétylsalicylique
Salicylic acid acetate
2-Acetoxybenzenecarboxylic acid
Lysine acetylsalicylate
O-acetylsalicylic acid
ASA
o-carboxyphenyl acetate
Polopiryna
Azetylsalizylsäure
Acidum acetylsalicylicum
Acetylsalicylsäure
acide 2-(acétyloxy)benzoïque
2-Acetoxybenzoic acid
ácido acetilsalicílico
Brand Names
Aspergum 325 Mg (cherry)
Trianal Capsules
CVS Health Extra Strength Antacid and Pain Reliever
Headache relief Extra Strength
10 Person ANSI
Effervescent Pain Relief Fast Relief Fast Relief
Migraine Relief
Aspirin Express Pack
Aspirin 50 CT
Zee-Seltzer Antacid and Pain Reliever
Caring Mill Migraine Relief
4305 First Aid Kit
Ag-asa EC
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Sparkling Original
Aspirin Enteric Coated Caplet 325mg
Rite Aid Antacid and Pain Relief
Smart Sense migraine relief
Pharbest Aspirin 325mg
Aspirin 81 mg Enteric Coated
Aspirin Adult Low Strength Aspirin
aspirin Regular strength
Bayer PM
PhysiciansCare Extra Stregth Pain Reliever
Aspirin 81 MG
Extra Strength Headache Relief
FormuCare Aspirin
Aspirin Backache
Anacin Tablet
Aspirin Regimen
ARC FIRST AID Contains 101 PIECES Hardcase
4228 First Aid Kit
Aspirin Safety Coated Adult Low Dose
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold and Cough
Asa-325 Comprimes Retard
Cardiaspirin Protect
Caring Mill Aspirin
Zee Pain Aid
Anacin ES
Asa, Caffeine & 8mg Codeine Phosphate
4303 First Aid Kit
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold PowerFast Fizz Non Drowsy
Bayer Womens
Aspirin Pain reliver
Rugby Adult Aspirin
Good Sense aspirin
Asaphen Plus 325
Equaline aspirin adult low dose
Extra Strength Headache
GENUINE FIRST AID Emergency Preparedness Contains 167 Pieces
McKesson Aspirin
Good Sense Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Aggrenox
Biovanta Trip Action Tart Cherry and Honey
Sunmark aspirin low dose
Headache Relief
Asaphen EC
4249 First Aid Kit
Asadol 325mg
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Day and Night
Alka Seltzer Plus 2s Blister Pack
217
Extra Strength Asa 500mg
FIRST AID Contains 303 PIECES HARDCASE
Aspirin
Medique Pain Off
4221 First Aid Kit
Aspirin Enteric Safety-Coated
Easy Care First Aid Kit - Comprehensive
Enteric Coated A.S.A.
Extra Strength Midol
Dye-Free Aspirin 81
Bufferin Regular Strength Pain Relief
Entrophen Chewable
282 Mep Tab
Aspirin Chewable Tablets - 325mg
Micro-Coated Aspirin
Aspirin Granules
Pain Aid ESF
Effervescent Cold Relief - Orange
CVS All Purpose First Aid Kit
Aspirin Coated Caplets 500mg
4250 First Aid Kit
Entrophen 650mg Caplet Ect
Chewable Aspirin Low Dose
Excedrin Extra Strength Headache
Good Sense Aspirin Enteric Safety Coated
Bayer
Headache, Circle K
Low dose aspirin 81mg
Adult Low Dose Aspirin Enteric Coated
Acetaminophen, Aspirin and Codeine Phosphate
Aspirin Plus Stomach Guard Ext.stgth.caplet
Seedalmerk
EC-81Aspirin Enteric Coated
Aspirin 325 mg
Bufferin Low Dose Buffered Aspirin
Aspirin 81mg Quick Chews
MEDIQUE Aspirin
Aspirin Chewable Tablets 325mg
Acetylsalicylic Acid 325mg Tablets USP
Bufferin
First Aid Direct Chewable Aspirin
Family Wellness Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Acetaminophen Aspirin Caffeine
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold Powerfast Fizz Night
Carisoprodol, Aspirin and Codeine Phosphate
Norgesic Forte Tab
Instantine Tab
Rugby Aspirin
Extra Pain Reliever
Smart Sense Aspirin
Dr Pausins Low Dose Chewable Aspirin Orange Flavor
Top Value Effervescent Pain Relief
Effervescent Orange Cold Relief
ULINE Aspirin
Tabcin 500
Health Mart Migraine Formula
Medique Medi Seltzer
Sunmark Aspirin Regular Strength
Bayer Headache
Pain Relief Extra Strength
Bayer Aspirin Regimen enteric coated
Butalbital, Aspirin, and Caffeine
Asa Daily Low Dose
Plus Pharma NSAID Aspirin
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold PowerFast Fizz Orange Zest
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Aspirin Enteric Safety Coated
Lowprin 325
MEDI-FIRST Aspirin
Low Dose Aspirin 81 mg Safety Coated
BioElectro Day
Genuine Bayer Aspirin
Leader Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
A.S.A. 80mg Acetylsalicylic Acid Tablets
Aspirin Chewable Low Dose
Biovanta Trip Action Lemon and Honey
FIRST AID Contains 1000 PIECES
Norgesic Tab
ARC FIRST AID Contains 303 PIECES
Care One Original Antacid and Pain Relief
Aramark Pain Free
Robaxisal Caplets
Low Dose Aspirin Low Dose
Equate Effervescent Cold Relief
Careone Aspirin
Circle K Headache Relief
ShopRite Migraine Formula
Yosprala
Tri-buffered Asa Tab
365 Everyday Value Aspirin
4232 First Aid Kit
Endodan
Walgreens Antacid Pain Relief Extra Strength
PMS-pharnal-C1/2 Capsules
Muscle Relaxant and Analgesic
Blowfish
Bubbles R Better Effervescent Cold Relief
Bc Max
Leader Migraine Relief
292 Tablets
Natural Aspirin plus Tart Cherry Dietary Supplement
Best Choice Pain Relief Powder
Rx Act Aspirin
Lowprin
Medi First Plus Aspirin
Protection
Auto 157
Direct Safety Aspirin
Aspirin Extra Strength 500mg Tab USP
Novo Ac and C 8mg Tab
Muscle and Back Pain Relief With Asa
Back and Body Extra Strength
Equagesic
Headache Pain Reliever
Butalbital, Aspirin, Caffeine, and Codeine Phosphate
Aspirin 81 mg
Headache Relief PM
Family Wellness Aspirin
Entrophen
Walgreens Pain Relief Powder
Asaphen
BAYER 500 mg
Equate Extra Strength Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Asa 80mg
Aspirin 325 Mg EC
Up and Up Antacid and Pain Relief
Aspirin EC
Rapidol Aspirin Display 2x25
Physicians Care Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Enteric Coated Low Dose Aspirin
Aspirin E-C Low Dose Safety Coated
Butalbital, aspirin, and caffeine
Headache Relief to Go
Nezger Tab
Pain Relief PM
Pain Stoppers EX
Only for Headache
Aspirin-dipyridamole
282 Tab
Anacin Caplets
Circle K Headache Relief Extra Strength
Coated Daily Low-dose Asa
Adult Low Dose Enteric Coated Aspirin
dihydrocodeine bitartrate and aspirin and caffeine DC
Health Mart Migraine Relief
Coryphen 650 Codeine 30 Tab
ARC FIRST AID Contains 303 PIECES HARDCASE
PHL-asa
Aspir Low
Aspirin Coated Caplets 325 mg
Goodys Extra Strength
Health Sense Aspirin 81
Lo-asa 80mg Chewable - Tab
Lowprin 325 Chewable Tablet
292 Tab
A.S.A. (acetylsalicylic Acid) Tab 325mg USP
Pronal - C1/2 Capsules
Pronal C1/4 Capsules
Regular Strength Enteric Coated Aspirin
BUTALBITAL, ASPIRIN, CAFFEINE and CODEINE PHOSPHATE
4355 First Aid Kit
Aspirin Low Dose Chewable Orange
Health Mart Aspirin
Nervine
BC Arthritis
Aspergum Orange 325 mg
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Migraine Relief
Exact Coated Daily Low-dose Asa
PMS-asa EC
Pro-aas EC - 80
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold and Flu
Adult Low strength Aspirin
Goodys Back and Body Pain
Ready America First Aid Pocket - 33 Pieces
Vazalore
Vida Mia Pain Relief
Aspirin Low Dose Enteric Coated
Goodys Migraine Relief
Green Guard Extra Strength Pain Relief
Goodys
Basic Care Migraine Relief
Muscle and Back Pain Relief
Aspirin Safety coated
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Formula (Cherry Burst)
Neo Tigol Tab
Aramark Aspirin
Enteric Coated Asa 650 mg
Orphengesic Forte
Muscle Relaxant and Back Pain Relief Extra Strength Tablets
Basic Dental Emergency Kit
Norgesic
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold Night PowerFast Fizz
CVS Health Antacid and Pain Reliever
Headache Relief Extra Strength
Pain Relief Aspirin
PMS-pharnal-C 1/4 Capsules
Effervescent Pain Relief Fast Relief
Enteric Coated A.S.a
Acetaminophen, Aspirin and Caffeine
Coryphen 650 Tab
Splizz Pain Reliever - Orange-flavored
Muscle and Back Pain Relief Extra Strength
Pain Relief Aspirin Chewable, Low Dose
4209 First Aid Kit
Assured Aspirin
ConRx pain Reliever
Asprin
Aspirin 325mg
4376 First Aid Kit
Good Neighbor Pharmacy aspirin orange flavor chewable
Coryphen 325 Codeine 30 Tab
Pro-aas EC
Mountain Series Weekender Medical
Miniprin
Phenaphen No.4 Cap
Asa Ect 600mg
AspirinLow Dose Low Dose
Coated Aspirin Low-dose
Aspirin Plus Stomach Guard Extra Strength
First Aid Direct Aspirin
Medi First Plus Pain Ache
Medique at Home Aspirin
Low Dose Aspirin Enteric Safety-Coated
Pain Reliever 2
London Drugs Coated Daily Low-dose Asa
Exaprin
Low Dose Aspirin
4229 First Aid Kit
4230 First Aid Kit
Ac&c Tablets
MooreBrand Aspirin
Green Guard Tri Buffered Aspirin relief
Aspirin 81mg Adult Low Dose
Phenaphen No 4 Cap
Travel Savvy Aspirin
Equate Migraine Relief
Aspirin Chewable, Low Dose
Asa and Caffeine
Aspica (Aspirin)
Synalgos
Sunmark Aspirin Adult Low Strength
Bi Electro Extra Strength
4246 First Aid Kit
Asa Suppositories 150mg
Acido Acetilsalicilico With enteric coat
HEALTH SENSE Adult Chewable Low Strength Aspirin
Methoxisal-C 1/4
Extraprin
Acetylsalicylic Acid, Caffeine and 8 Mg Codeine Phosphate
Regular strength aspirin
Jamp-asa Chew
Aspirin Extra Strength With Stomach Guard
Aspirin Night-time
4217 First Aid Kit
A.S.A. Tablets 5gr BP
ASPIRIN 81 MG Low Dose
Chewable Low Dose
Acetaminophen, Aspirin, Caffeine
Percodan-demi
Asa 500 Mg Tablets Extra Strength
Ac and C Tab 1/8gr
Alka-Seltzer Plus Night Cold Medicine
Aspirin Low Dose Sugar Free
Basic Care Headache Relief
Quality Choice Effervescent Cold Relief - Orange
GFA First Aid Kit Essentials - 33 Pieces
Enteric Safety Coated Aspirin
Lowprin 80mg
Orphenadrine Citrate, Aspirin and Caffeine
Splizz Pain Reliever - Grapefruit-flavored
Lil Drug Store Aspirin 325
Value PharmaPain Reliever Extra Strength
Childrens Aspirin
Clopidogrel Kit
Excedrin Extra Strength and Excedrin Tension Headache
Extra Strength Pain Aid
Natural Aspirin plus Immune Supporting Dietary Supplement
Handy Solutions Headache Pain Relief
Clopidogrel/acetylsalicylic Acid Zentiva
ASPIRIN Low Strength
Orphenadrine Citrate Aspirin Caffeine
Uricalm Intensive
Alka-Seltzer Plus Severe Cold and Cough PowerFast Fizz
Equaline Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
BAYER Aspirin Extra Strength Caplets
Acetylsalicylic Acid Tab 325mg BP
Butalbital Compound
Family Wellness Effervescent Cold Relief Orange
Leader Headache Formula Added Strength
Pain Stoppers
Fairfield Health Products Extra Strength
Asa EC
Extra Strength Pain Reliever
Effervescent Pain Relief
BioElectro Extra Strength Daytime Pain Relief
GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY FIRST AID Contains 202 PIECES
Asa Acetylsalicylic Acid
Aspirin Extra Strength
Aspirin and Omeprazole Delayed-release Tab
Childrens Low Dose Aspirin
Cardiospirina 81 mg Tabletas con cubierta enterica
Excedrin Menstrual Complete
Methoxisal-C 1/2
A.C. & C. 8 mg
A & C Tablets With Codeine 30mg
Adventure Medical Kits 1-2 Person National Ski Patrol First Aid
Muscle Relaxant and Back Pain Relief Regular Strength Tablets
Asa Extra Strength Caplet 500mg
Aspirin Low Dose
4387 First Aid Kit
Enteric Coated Asa Tablets 325mg
Pravigard Pac
Rivasa 80mg Croquable - Tab
Coated Aspirin - Ect 80mg
A & C Tablets With Codeine 15mg
Enteric Coated Aspirin regular strength
Excedrin Migraine
Biovanta Trip Action Green Apple and Honey
Henry Schein Aspirin
Alka-Seltzer Plus Multi-Symptom Cold Night
Aspirin and Dipyridamole Extended Release
Rivacodan
Alka-Seltzer XTRA STRENGTH
Alka-Seltzer Plus Cold Medicine Sparkling Original
Methocarbamol and Aspirin
Dg Health Headache Relief Added Strength
Madelon
Up and Up Migraine Relief
Healthy Accents migraine formula
Teva-oxycodan
Exaprin-AC
Pro-aas - 80 (croquable)
Quality Choice Effervescent Cold Relief Plus
Care One migraine relief
Aspirin 325
4388 First Aid Kit
Chewable Aspirin Adult low dose
Sns-asa EC
Equate Aspirin Chewable
Aspirin Chewable
Tri-Buffered Aspirin
Xpect Pain Away Extra Strength
Medi-First Plus Aspirin
Meijer Effervescent Cold Relief
Moore Medical Aspirin
Effervescent Cold Relief
Robaxisal Extra Strength
Robaxisal Tablets
Berkley and Jensen Migraine Formula
Alka-Seltzer Extra Strength
Acetylsalicylic Acid Extra Strength 500mg Tablets USP
Crane Safety Aspirin
Health Sense Ecpirin
Jamp-asa 81mg EC
Excedrin PM Triple Action Caplets and Excedrin Tension Headache
Goodys Cool Orange
Nervine Tab
Teva-tecnal C 1/4
Top Value Effervescent Cold Relief - Orange
Asa 975 Tab
Coachs First Aid Contains 102 Pieces
Medpurine
pain relief back and body EXTRA STRENGTH
Ascomp with Codeine
Asa Tab 325mg Enteric Coated
Low Dose Miniprin Enteric Safety Coated
Handy Solutions GENUINE ASPIRIN BAYER
Headache Formula Extra Strength
Adult Chewable Aspirin
Quality Choice Extra Strength Effervescent Antacid and Pain Relief
Asa Tablets USP 325 mg
Coated Daily Low Dose Asa 81 mg
Aspirin Low Dose Safety Coated
Equaline migraine formula
C-2 Buffered With Codeine
First Aid Only Aspirin
Alka-Seltzer Original
GFA First Aid 75 Person Metal Case
Asa EC 80
Enteric coated aspirin
Safety Coated Low Dose Aspirin
DG Health migraine relief
4196 First Aid Kit
4340 First Aid Kit
Lab Safety Supply Aspirin
Signature Care Aspirin
Taro-dipyridamole/ Asa
Low Dose Chewable Aspirin
Alka Seltzer Flavoured
Buffered Aspirin Regular Strength
Extra Strength Aspirin
Drug Mart Effervescent Pain Relief
CVS Health Medication and Topical Refill Pouch
Bayer Low Dose
A.S.A. 325 Mg Tablet
Enteric Coated Aspirin
Plus Pharma NSAID 325 mg
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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