Pharmaceutical raw materials Aspirin powder CAS No.: 50-78-2

Aspirin (USAN), also known as acetylsalicylic acid ,is a salicylate drug, often used as an analgesic to relieve minor aches and pains, as an antipyretic to reduce fever, and as an anti-inflammatory medication.

 Aspirin is used for the treatment of a number of conditions including: fever, pain, rheumatic fever, and inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, pericarditis, and Kawasaki disease. It is used in the prevention of transient ischemic attacks, strokes, heart attacks, pregnancy loss, and cancer .

Pain

In general, aspirin works well for dull, throbbing pain; it is ineffective for pain caused by most muscle cramps, bloating, gastric distension, and acute skin irritation

Headache

Aspirin is a first-line drug in the treatment of migraine, bringing relief in 50–60% of the cases.

Prevention of heart attacks and strokes

There are two distinct uses of aspirin for prophylaxis of cardiovascular events: primary prevention and secondary prevention. Primary prevention is about decreasing strokes and heart attacks in the general population of those who have no diagnosed heart or vascular problems. Secondary prevention concerns patients with known cardiovascular disease.

Coronary and carotid arteries, bypasses and stents

The coronary arteries supply blood to the heart. Aspirin is recommended for one to six months after placement of stents in the coronary arteries and for years after a coronary artery bypass graft.