Aspirin - Uses, Benefits, and Precautions

Aspirin is a common over-the-counter medication known for its pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory, and blood-thinning properties. It is often used to alleviate mild to moderate pain, reduce fever, and prevent blood clot formation.
Category
Drug
Where to get
Available in pharmacies and grocery stores
Applicable for
Pain Relief | Fever Reduction | Blood Thinning
Prepared by Shruti Sahoo, reviewed by Dr. Eugene Smith

Aspirin FAQ


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What is aspirin used for?

Aspirin is used to treat pain, and reduce fever or inflammation. It is sometimes used to treat or prevent heart attacks, strokes, and chest pain ( angina ). Aspirin should be used for cardiovascular conditions only under the supervision of a doctor.

How does aspirin work?

Aspirin has been shown to have at least three additional modes of action. It uncouples oxidative phosphorylation in cartilaginous (and hepatic) mitochondria, by diffusing from the inner membrane space as a proton carrier back into the mitochondrial matrix, where it ionizes once again to release protons.

Is aspirin a generic name?

: 267–269 In Canada and many other countries, "Aspirin" remains a trademark, so generic aspirin is sold as "ASA" ( a cetyl s alicylic a cid). In the US., "aspirin" is a generic name.

What information is available on aspirin?

More information is available on aspirin including side effects, age restrictions, food interactions, whether the medicine is available at a government subsidised price on the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (PBS) as well as other useful information.

How do you take aspirin?

Take aspirin exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than directed by the package label or prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the extended-release tablets whole with a full glass of water. Do not break, crush, or chew them. Swallow the delayed-release tablets with a full glass of water.

Is aspirin a pain reliever?

aspirin, derivative of salicylic acid that is a mild nonnarcotic analgesic ( pain reliever) useful in the relief of headache and muscle and joint aches. Aspirin is effective in reducing fever, inflammation, and swelling and thus has been used for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatic fever, and mild infection.

Aspirin References

If you want to know more about Aspirin, consider exploring links below:

What Is Aspirin

  1. https://www.drugs.com/aspirin.html
  2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspirin
  3. https://mydr.com.au/medicine/aspirin/
  4. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/161255
  5. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682878.html
  6. https://patient.info/medicine/aspirin-for-pain-or-fever-anadin-disprin
  7. https://www.britannica.com/science/aspirin
  8. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/20592-aspirin-tablets
  9. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-1082-3/aspirin-oral/aspirin-oral/details
  10. https://www.nhsinform.scot/tests-and-treatments/medicines-and-medical-aids/types-of-medicine/aspirin

Aspirin Information

  1. https://adf.org.au/drug-facts/aspirin/
  2. https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/medicines/medicinal-product/aht,10203/aspirin
  3. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-disease/in-depth/daily-aspirin-therapy/art-20046797

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