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    Aspirin

    Aliases: acetylsalicylate

    Categories

    common

    Aspirin structure

    Summary

    A widely used anti-inflammatory and blood-thinner produced by acetylation of the naturally occurring salicyclic acid. Part of the nonsteroidal antiinflammatory class of drugs, a cyclooxygenase inhibitor. Very common over-the-counter pain reliever and fever reducer. Also used in smaller doses to lower risk of heart attack.

    ⚠️ AVOID: Acetazolamide, Ammonium Chloride, Alcohol, Tolbutamide, Chlorpropamide, Warfarin, Methotrexate, Phenytoin, Probenecid, Valproic Acid, Other NSAIDs, Corticosteroids, Spironolactone, Penicillin G, Vitamin C
    ⚠️ Aspirin is known to be dangerous in dosages of 4g and above

    Dose Information

    Onset, Duration & After-effects

    • Onset: 30-90 minutes

    Effects