Aspirin

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Aspirin

Aspirin (pronounced: /ˈæspɪrɪn/), also known as acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), is a medication used to treat pain, fever, or inflammation.

Etymology

The term "Aspirin" was originally a brand name, and it comes from the A in acetyl chloride, the spir in Spiraea ulmaria (the plant they derived the salicylic acid from), and the in was a common suffix used for medications at the time of Aspirin's creation.

Medical Uses

Aspirin is used in the treatment of a number of conditions, including fever, pain, rheumatic fever, and inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, pericarditis, and Kawasaki disease. Lower doses of aspirin may be given immediately after a heart attack. Higher doses are used to treat gout.

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Side Effects

Common side effects include an upset stomach. More significant side effects include stomach ulcers, stomach bleeding, and worsening asthma. Bleeding risk is greater among those who are older, drink alcohol, take other NSAIDs, or are on other blood thinners. Aspirin is not recommended in the last part of pregnancy. It is not generally recommended in children with infections because of the risk of Reye syndrome.

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