100g Acetylsalicylic Acid

Acetylsalicylic acid, commonly known as aspirin, is used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation associated with conditions such as headaches, toothaches, menstrual pain, arthritis, sprains, and injuries. It is also used to reduce the risk of heart attacks, ischemic strokes, and blood clots in individuals at high risk, including those with a history of myocardial infarction, unstable angina, or transient ischemic attacks. Low-dose aspirin is prescribed for long-term secondary prevention of cardiovascular events due to its irreversible inhibition of platelet aggregation by blocking thromboxane A2 production. Additionally, aspirin is used in the treatment of inflammatory conditions like rheumatic fever, pericarditis, and Kawasaki disease, and research suggests potential benefits in reducing the risk of certain cancers with long-term use.