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Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid) Summary

Description: 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 Show All >>

Networked: 19794 relevant articles (1679 outcomes, 3863 trials/studies) for this Drug

Key Diseases for which Aspirin is Relevant

  1. Stroke (Strokes) : 350 outcomes 724 studies in 2425 results
  2. Myocardial Infarction : 144 outcomes 445 studies in 1668 results
  3. Pain (Aches) : 111 outcomes 104 studies in 646 results
  4. Hemorrhage : 104 outcomes 315 studies in 2277 results
  5. Thrombosis (Thrombus) : 86 outcomes 116 studies in 1153 results
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Drugs Related to Aspirin

  1. clopidogrel (Plavix)
  2. Warfarin (Coumadin)
  3. Dipyridamole (Persantine)
  4. Heparin (Liquaemin)
  5. Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Agents (NSAIDs)
  6. Ticlopidine (Ticlid)
  7. Acetaminophen (Paracetamol)
  8. Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors (Antiplatelet Drugs)
  9. Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid)
  10. Ibuprofen (Motrin)
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Therapies Related to Aspirin

  1. Stents
  2. Chemoprevention
  3. Transplants (Transplant)
  4. Ligation
  5. Arthroplasty
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