Aspirin

General information

Class/mechanism: Irreversible inhibitor of prostaglandin cyclooxygenase and the production of thromboxane A2 (platelet aggregation factor). Additional effects are dose-dependent and include inhibiting production of prostaglandin I2 (prostacyclin). Higher doses of aspirin have anti-inflammatory effects, in part from inhibiting cyclooxygenase.
Route: PO
Extravasation: n/a

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Patient drug information

• Aspirin patient drug information (UpToDate)

Also known as

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