Aspirin

**Semantic type:** Chemical Viewed Functionally

**Definition:** An orally administered non-steroidal antiinflammatory agent. Acetylsalicylic acid binds to and acetylates serine residues in cyclooxygenases, resulting in decreased synthesis of prostaglandin, platelet aggregation, and inflammation. This agent exhibits analgesic, antipyretic, and anticoagulant properties.

**Synonyms:** - 2-(Acetyloxy)benzoic Acid - ASA - ASPIRIN - Acetylsalicylic Acid - Acetylsalicylic acid - Aspergum - Aspergum - Ecotrin - Ecotrin - Empirin - Empirin - Entericin - Entericin - Extren - Extren - Measurin - Measurin - aspirin