Aspirin Sodium

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** The sodium salt form of aspirin, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), with analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and anticoagulant activities. Upon administration, aspirin binds to and acetylates serine residues in cyclooxygenases (COXs), resulting in decreased synthesis of prostaglandin, platelet aggregation, and inflammation.

**Synonyms:** - ASPIRIN SODIUM - Acetylsalicylate Sodium - Sodium Acetylsalicylic Acid - Sodium Aspirin