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Aspirin
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Aspirin, also known as acetylsalicylic acid, is a medication used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation.[1] For pain or fever, effects typically begin within 30 minutes. Aspirin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and works similar to other NSAIDs but also suppresses the normal functioning of platelets. Unlike other NSAIDs, aspirin irreversibly inhibits cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) and alters cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) in platelets, which leads to inhibition of clotting.[2]
Mast cell diseases
Aspirin may also be used as a mast cell stabilizer for people with MCAD or MCAS, but people with high prostaglandin levels must have this supervised by a physician.[3]
Side Effects
Commonly reported sides effects include[4][5][6]:
- Indigestion and stomach aches
- Bleeding and bruising more easily
- Nausea and vomiting
- Drowsiness and mild headache
Adverse effects include:
- Long-lasting pain and swelling
- Ringing in ears or problems hearing
- Bloody, tarry stool (melena) or vomiting blood or dark material that looks like coffe grounds (hematemesis)
- Itchy rashes
See also
Learn more
References
- ↑ "Aspirin". drugs.com. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
- ↑ Arif H, Patel P. Salicylic Acid (Aspirin) [Updated 2026 Jun 25]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2026 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519032/
- ↑ "Medications to Treat Mast Cell Diseases". The Mast Cell Disease Society. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
- ↑ https://www.nhsinform.scot/tests-and-treatments/medicines-and-medical-aids/types-of-medicine/aspirin/
- ↑ https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/family-resources-education/health-wellness-and-safety-resources/helping-hands/aspirin
- ↑ https://www.drugs.com/aspirin.html
