2. Acetyl Salicylic Acid
• Aspirin, also known as acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), is a medication used to
treat pain, fever, or inflammation.
• Specific inflammatory conditions which aspirin is used to treat include
Kawasaki disease, pericarditis, and rheumatic fever.
3. Physical State
• Aspirin, an acetyl derivative of
salicylic acid, is a white, crystalline,
weakly acidic substance, with a
melting point of 136 °C (277 °F),
and a boiling point of 140 °C (284
°F)
5. Uses
• Analgesic: Relieves pain without
anesthesia or loss of consciousness
• Antipyretic: Reduces a fever
• Anti-inflammatory: Lowers
inflammation when used in higher doses
6. Uses
• Aspirin is thought to reduce the
overall risk of both getting
cancer and dying from cancer.
This effect is particularly
beneficial for colorectal
cancer, but must be taken for at
least 10–20 years to see this
benefit.
7. Uses
• Aspirin is an important part of the treatment
of those who have had a heart attack.
• It helps in preventing platelet clumping
• It is not generally recommended for first heart
attack