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The prototypical analgesic used in the treatment of mild to moderate pain. It has anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties and acts as an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase which results in the inhibition of the biosynthesis of prostaglandins. Aspirin also inhibits platelet aggregation and is used in the prevention of arterial and venous thrombosis. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p5)

Also Known As:

Acetylsalicylic Acid; Zorprin; 2-(Acetyloxy)benzoic Acid; Acetysal; Acylpyrin; Aloxiprimum; Colfarit; Dispril; Easprin; Ecotrin; Endosprin; Magnecyl; Micristin; Polopirin; Polopiryna; Solprin; Solupsan; Acid, Acetylsalicylic; Benzoic acid, 2-(acetyloxy)-

Pharmalogical Action Categories:

Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
Antipyretics
Cyclooxygenase Inhibitors
Fibrinolytic Agents
Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors

Organic Chemicals: 140
- Hydrocarbons: 1726
  - Cyclic Hydrocarbons: 96
    - Aromatic Hydrocarbons: 295
      - Benzene Derivatives: 17
        Phenols: 702
        Hydroxybenzoates: 18
        Salicylates: 2354
        Aspirin: 30222

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