Aspirin

Drug

Drug Profile

Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug used for pain, fever, inflammation, and antithrombotic prevention. It is widely available as an over-the-counter medicine in many jurisdictions and remains one of the most used medicines globally. It also has long-term preventive use in selected cardiovascular patients.

Drug Class
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
Approval Status
Marketed medicine with OTC availability in most jurisdictions (US OTC/Rx-only depending on product)
Mechanism of Action
Acts similarly to other NSAIDs and additionally suppresses normal platelet function
Brand Names
  • \Bayer Aspirin\
Indications
  • Pain
  • Fever
  • Inflammation
  • \Antithrombotic prevention of heart attack/stroke in high-risk patients\

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