Acetylsalicylic acid
Acetylsalicylic acid (pronounced as uh-see-tl-sa-li-si-lik as-id) is a common medication used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation. It is also used long-term to help prevent heart attacks, ischaemic strokes, and blood clots in people at high risk. It can be taken by mouth, rectally, intravenously, or by injection into a muscle.
Etymology
The term "acetylsalicylic acid" is derived from the compound's chemical structure. The "acetyl" part of the name refers to the acetyl group (CH3CO) that is part of the compound's chemical structure. The "salicylic" part of the name comes from the compound's relationship to salicylic acid, a compound which is itself named for the Latin word for willow tree (Salix), from whose bark it can be obtained.
Related Terms
- Salicylic acid: A compound related to acetylsalicylic acid, used in the treatment of various skin conditions.
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID): A class of drugs that includes acetylsalicylic acid, used to reduce pain and inflammation.
- Aspirin: The most common brand name for acetylsalicylic acid.
- Platelet aggregation inhibitors: A class of drugs that includes acetylsalicylic acid, used to prevent blood clots.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Acetylsalicylic acid
- Wikipedia's article - Acetylsalicylic acid
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