Aspirin
Also known as acetylsalicylic acid, ASA, Ecotrin, Bayer 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.[1][2][3]
Route: PO
Extravasation: n/a
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