| 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. It exhibits analgesic, antipyretic, and anticoagulant properties. (NCI04) Acetylsalicylic Acid is from the group Cyclooxygenase Inhibitor
Other Names for Acetylsalicylic Acid
Aspirin
2-(Acetyloxy)benzoic Acid
ASA
ASPIRIN
Acetylsalicylic Acid
Acetylsalicylic acid
Aspergum
Ecotrin
Empirin
Entericin
Extren
Measurin
aspirin
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