Basic Information
ID DDInter20
Drug Type small molecule
Molecular Formula C9H8O4
Molecular Weight 180.157
CAS Number 50-78-2
Description Also known as _Aspirin_, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) is a commonly used drug for the treatment of pain and fever due to various causes. Acetylsalicylic acid has both anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effects. This drug also inhibits platelet aggregation and is used in the prevention of blood clots stroke, and myocardial infarction (MI) [FDA label]. Interestingly, the results of various studies have demonstrated that long-term use of acetylsalicylic acid may decrease the risk of various cancers, including colorectal, esophageal, breast, lung, prostate, liver and skin cancer [A177325]. Aspirin is classified as a _non-selective cyclooxygenase (COX) inhibitor_ [A32682, A177268] and is available in many doses and forms, including chewable tablets, suppositories, extended release formulations, and others [L5968]. Acetylsalicylic acid is a very common cause of accidental poisoning in young children. It should be kept out of reach from young children, toddlers, and infants [FDA label].
ATC Classification B01AC06 C07FX04 C10BX04 M01BA03 N02BA71 C10BX02 B01AC56 N02AJ07 N02AJ02 N02BA01 C10BX05 N02BA51 A01AD05 C10BX01 C07FX03 N02AJ18 C10BX12 C10BX08 C10BX06 C07FX02
IUPAC Name 2-(acetyloxy)benzoic acid
InChI BSYNRYMUTXBXSQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Canonical SMILES CC(=O)OC1=CC=CC=C1C(O)=O
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