- Concept UI
- M0001864
- Registry Numbers
- R16CO5Y76E
- Related Numbers
- 50-78-2
- Scope Note
- 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)
- Terms
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Aspirin
Preferred Term
Term UI
T003713
Date01/01/1999
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
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2-(Acetyloxy)benzoic Acid
Term UI
T003714
Date12/06/1993
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID
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Acetylsalicylic Acid
Term UI
T003712
Date03/29/1974
LexicalTag
NON
ThesaurusID