Aspirin
Bayer Aspirin is a well-established brand of acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin), a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that provides pain relief, reduces fever, and decreases inflammation. It is also used for its antiplatelet properties to help prevent heart attacks and strokes in certain individuals.
Bayer Aspirin is an NSAID commonly used for pain, fever, and inflammation, with additional antiplatelet benefits for cardiovascular protection.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 215568
- Generic
- Bayer Aspirin
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- brand-name
- Brands
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- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
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- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
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Temporary relief of minor aches and pains, headache, muscle pain, toothache, menstrual pain, or fever. Low-dose aspirin is also used under medical guidance for cardiovascular risk reduction in select patients.
Aspirin works by irreversibly inhibiting cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes, which reduces the production of prostaglandins that cause pain, fever, and inflammation. At low doses, it inhibits thromboxane A2 production in platelets, reducing their ability to clump together and form clots.
Not suitable for everyone—individuals with bleeding disorders, allergies to NSAIDs, or certain medical conditions should avoid it. Should not be used in children or teenagers with viral infections due to Reye's syndrome risk. Always consult a healthcare provider before starting aspirin therapy, especially for cardiovascular use, as it carries risks of stomach bleeding and other complications.
Official drug label
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