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aspirin

An orally administered non-steroidal antiinflammatory agent. Acetylsalicylic acid binds to and acetylates serine residues in cyclooxygenases, resulting in decreased synthesis of prostaglandin, platelet aggregation, and inflammation. This agent exhibits analgesic, antipyretic, and anticoagulant properties.

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Synonym:	acetylsalicylic acid
US brand name:	Aspergum Ecotrin Empirin Entericin Extren Measurin
Abbreviation:	ASA
Chemical structure:	2-(acetyloxy)benzoic Acid
NSC code:	406186

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