Pharmacologic Substance
aspirin Audio
as·pi·rin [ as-per-in, -prin ]
Brand Names:
Aggrenox; Alka-Seltzer; Anacin; Anacin Advanced Headache Formula; Anacin Aspirin Regimen; Arthriten Inflammatory Pain; Arthriten Max; Ascomp; Ascriptin; Aspergum; Aspi-Cor; Aspir-Low; Backaid IPF; Bayer Aspirin; Bayer Aspirin PM Reformulated Nov 2011; Bayer Back and Body Pain; Bayer Headache Relief; Bayer Womens; BC Arthritis; BC Headache; BC Original Formula; Bromo Seltzer Antacid Pain Reliever; Bufferin; Durlaza; Ecotrin; Ecpirin; Endodan Reformulated May 2009; Equagesic; Exaprin; Excedrin; Excedrin Back & Body; Excedrin PM Triple Action; Fiorinal; Fiorinal with Codeine; Miniprin; Norgesic; Norwich Aspirin; Orphengesic; P-A-C Analgesic; Painaid ESF; Pamprin Max Formula; Saleto; St. Joseph Aspirin; Stanback Headache Powder; Stanback Headache Powder Reformulated Jan 2011; Vanquish; Vazalore; Yosprala
Effect:
Decreased Platelet Activating Factor Production; Decreased Platelet Aggregation; Decreased Prostaglandin Production; Decreased Thromboxane Production
May Prevent:
Cerebral Infarction; Ischemic Attack, Transient; Myocardial Infarction; Pain; Pre-Eclampsia
May Treat:
Arthritis, Rheumatoid; Fever; Gout; Inflammation; Osteoarthritis; Pain; Rheumatic Fever
More Information:
ChemID; DrugBank; DailyMed; PDR
Definitions related to aspirin:
  • A drug that reduces pain, fever, inflammation, and blood clotting. Aspirin belongs to the family of drugs called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents. It is also being studied in cancer prevention.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • A drug that relieves pain, fever, and swelling, and inhibits the formation of blood clots.
    Harvard Dictionary of Health Terms
    Harvard Medical Publishing, 2011
  • An orally administered non-steroidal antiinflammatory agent. Acetylsalicylic acid binds to and acetylates serine residues in cyclooxygenases, resulting in decreased synthesis of prostaglandin, platelet aggregation, and inflammation. This agent exhibits analgesic, antipyretic, and anticoagulant properties.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Prototypical analgesic used in the treatment of mild to moderate pain; has antiinflammatory 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.
    CRISP Thesaurus
    National Institutes of Health, 2006
  • 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)
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • 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...
    Encyclopedia Britannica
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc., 2025
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