Aspirin
Aliases: acetylsalicylate
Categories
common
Summary
A widely used anti-inflammatory and blood-thinner produced by acetylation of the naturally occurring salicyclic acid. Part of the nonsteroidal antiinflammatory class of drugs, a cyclooxygenase inhibitor. Very common over-the-counter pain reliever and fever reducer. Also used in smaller doses to lower risk of heart attack.
⚠️ AVOID: Acetazolamide, Ammonium Chloride, Alcohol, Tolbutamide, Chlorpropamide, Warfarin, Methotrexate, Phenytoin, Probenecid, Valproic Acid, Other NSAIDs, Corticosteroids, Spironolactone, Penicillin G, Vitamin C
⚠️ Aspirin is known to be dangerous in dosages of 4g and above
Dose Information
Onset, Duration & After-effects
Effects
- Analgesia
- Antipyresis
- Anti-inflammation
- Antiaggregation