Acetylsalicylic Acid

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glaxosmithkline Launches New Product  -  ‎Aug 29, 2009‎
Cafenol Extra has been specially formulated to contain triple active ingredients -Paracetamol 200mg, Acetylsalicylic acid 400mg and Caffeine-30mg. LeadershipNigeria

What Is Aspirin? What Is Aspirin For?  -  ‎Aug 20, 2009‎
Aspirin, or acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) is a salicylate drug, and is generally used as an analgesic (something that relieves pain without producing Medical News Today

The Benefits and Risks of Aspirin Therapy  -  ‎Aug 26, 2009‎
It is also called acetylsalicylic acid. This popular tablet earned the moniker "wonder drug" because of its numerous benefits, especially for people with NewsBlaze

Dialysis patients faced stroke risk with blood thinner  -  ‎Aug 27, 2009‎
Dialysis patients taking two other types of blood thinners, acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin) and clopidogrel, showed no increased risk of stroke. CBC.ca

Rethinking Corporate America  -  ‎Aug 19, 2009‎
Take a molecule of acetylsalicylic acid—aspirin. It has the chemical formula C9H8O4 which means nine carbon atoms, eight hydrogen atoms and four oxygen Salem-News.Com

Update on H1N1 (Swine Flu) in the Western Cape: 12 August 2009  -  ‎Aug 13, 2009‎
Do not give aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) or products that contain aspirin to children or teenagers 18 years old and younger. Children younger than 4 years Provincial Government of the Western Cape

H1N1 Flu and the Upcoming School Year  -  ‎Aug 10, 2009‎
Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) should not be given to children or teenagers who have flu; this can cause a rare but serious illness called Reye's syndrome. Kingwood News

Colon cancer survival improved with Aspirin  -  ‎Aug 11, 2009‎
Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) was developed as a painkiller and marketed as a headache medication or to treat aches and pains. Research has also suggested its CBC.ca

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs in Orthopaedics  -  ‎Aug 3, 2009‎
A small increase in overall fracture risk was observed in association with acetaminophen, and no increase was seen with acetylsalicylic acid. Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (subscription)

This Week In History - Aug 9 - Aug 15  -  ‎Aug 10, 2009‎
In 1897, Felix Hoffman, a young researcher at German chemical firm Bayer, for the first time synthesizes acetylsalicylic acid, aspirin's active ingredient. Philadelphia Bulletin

Today In History, August 10  -  ‎Aug 10, 2009‎
1897 - A young researcher at German chemical firm Bayer, Felix Hoffman, first synthesizes acetylsalicylic acid, aspirin's active ingredient. Muskogee Daily Phoenix

Doctor Leveque Knows Best on Cannabis for Pain Management  -  ‎Aug 11, 2009‎
It was discovered almost pre-history in willow bark but it wasn't till 1899 that Acetylsalicylic acid or Aspirin was discovered and patented. PR CannaZine (press release)

Charles Bonnet syndrome: visual loss and hallucinations  -  ‎Aug 3, 2009‎
His current medications included amlodipine, acetylsalicylic acid, clopidogrel bisulfate, glimepiride, hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide, lisinopril, CMAJ

Paladin Reports 2009 Second Quarter Financial Results  -  ‎Aug 13, 2009‎
Entered into an agreement with Wyeth to acquire a bundle of products currently marketed in Canada that includes Anacin ® (acetylsalicylic acid) and Anbesol PR-USA.net (press release)

Paladin Reports 2009 Second Quarter Financial Results  -  ‎Aug 11, 2009‎
Entered into an agreement with Wyeth to acquire a bundle of products currently marketed in Canada that includes Anacin(R) (acetylsalicylic acid) and American Chronicle

Ná»—i lo muôn thuở cá»§a cha mẹ: Nóng sốt ở trẻ em  -  ‎Aug 6, 2009‎
Các Ä‘iá»?u nên tránh khi trẻ em bị sốt: Xin qúy vị không bao giá»? nên dùng Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) để hạ nhiệt cả vì có nhiá»?u tác dụng hại, Việt Tribune

Bombardier, Paladin Labs, Tim Hortons: Canadian Equity Preview  -  ‎Jun 29, 2009‎
...will acquire from Wyeth a bundle of products currently marketed in Canada by Wyeth that includes anacin (acetylsalicylic acid) and anbesol (benzocaine). Bloomberg

Healthcare Ministry updates dengue alert  -  ‎Jul 2, 2009‎
Use of acetylsalicylic acid (eg aspirin) and non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (eg Ibuprofen) is not recommended. Dengue hemorrhagic fever (fever, Ceylon Daily News

Patients Fret over Proposed Tylenol Limits  -  ‎Jul 7, 2009‎
...not be given to children with a fever due to Reyes syndrome. by juwboy July 8, 2009 2:44 AM PDT Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is not a natural product. CBS News

Russian doctors say treating swine flu with aspirin causes coma  -  ‎Jul 9, 2009‎
Experiments revealed that as acetylsalicylic acid makes contact with the swine flu virus, it dramatically increases the risk of coma. MOSNEWS

Toronto Stocks Higher For Fifth Session In A Row - Canadian Commentary  -  ‎Jun 29, 2009‎
TO) has added 2.5% after the company agreed to acquire a bundle of products currently marketed in Canada by Wyeth, including acetylsalicylic acid and RTT News

“â€?If you keep track of what you're taking, none of this is an ...  -  ‎Jul 2, 2009‎
Acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) works to reduce the stickiness of platelets in the blood, this reduces clotting. Ibprophen blocks this mechanism for several Overlawyered

Now facts on aspirin therapy  -  ‎Jun 21, 2009‎
Aspirin or Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) was prescribed to patients who had a previous heart attack or stroke and also for angina pectoris (chest pain). Negros Chronicle

Empirical LMW Heparin may Improve Outcome in Recurrent ICSI-ET Failure  -  ‎Jul 4, 2009‎
Among the participants, 42 of them underwent another IVF cycle after supplementation with LMWH and/or acetylsalicylic acid in those who reported positive IVF NEWS.Direct!

Committee For Medicinal Products For Human Use Summary Of Positive ...  -  ‎Jun 26, 2009‎
...including patients undergoing a stent placement following percutaneous coronary intervention, in combination with acetylsalicylic acid (ASA). PharmaLive.com (press release)

Individualized electronic decision support and reminders to ...  -  ‎Jul 6, 2009‎
3 – 7 These interventions include control of glucose, blood pressure and lipids; vascular protection with acetylsalicylic acid; diet; exercise; CMAJ

The Role of Aspirin in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Women  -  ‎Jun 25, 2009‎
Dipyridamole and acetylsalicylic acid in the secondary prevention of stroke. J Neurol Sci. 1996;143:1-13. Halkes PH, van Gijn J, Kappelle LJ, Koudstaal PJ, Medscape

Smoking cessation initiated during hospital stay for patients with ...  -  ‎Jun 22, 2009‎
2 Compared with the use of other secondary prevention and management measures (eg, statins, acetylsalicylic acid, β-blockers and CMAJ

Web extra: Summer Skin  -  ‎Jul 10, 2009‎
Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) should not be given to children or teenagers because it may cause a rare but potentially fatal disease called Reye's syndrome KFVS

Dengue on the rise  -  20 Apr 2009
Use of acetylsalicylic acid (eg aspirin) and non- steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (eg Ibuprofen) is not recommended. It was stated that DHF (fever, Stabroek News

Electroacupuncture protects acetylsalicylic acid-induced acute ...  -  ‎Apr 3, 2009‎
However, they often cause gastrointestinal injury in gastric lesions by inhibiting COX (cyclooxygenase) and detailed mechanism remains unclear. News-Medical.net

Aspirin: Anti-Cancer?  -  ‎Apr 2, 2009‎
Yes, according to clinical studies conducted on patients taking daily aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid) for conditions like arthritis, etc., or among heart News Today Online

Tips are all here —- if you missed any  -  ‎Apr 1, 2009‎
The aspirin’s acetylsalicylic acid will combine with the battery’s sulfuric acid to produce one last charge. Drive to the nearest service station. 1. Atlanta Journal Constitution

PAKISTAN: Dengue danger returns to Punjab  -  ‎Mar 29, 2009‎
There are no specific antiviral medicines for dengue and the use of acetylsalicylic acid (such as aspirin) and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such IRINnews.org

Will an aspirin a day keep the doctor away?  -  ‎Apr 6, 2009‎
Aspirin is the chemical name for acetylsalicylic acid (ASA). This well-known drug for over a century had been a popular treatment for arthritis pain, Jamaica Gleaner

The drug–drug interaction between proton pump inhibitors and ...  -  ‎Mar 30, 2009‎
Ann Arbor MI 48109-5861, USA; fax 734 936-9091; weiclau{at}med.umich.edu The efficacy of clopidogrel in combination with acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) CMAJ

Dangerous cocktails: Trying to build muscle using pills and powder  -  ‎Apr 8, 2009‎
Acetylsalicylic acid and anti-rheumatic agents suppress pain resulting from excessive training. "Often a cocktail concoction is taken without a doctor's Earthtimes (press release)

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March 6, 1899: Tales of Hoffmann's Aspirin  -  ‎Mar 5, 2009‎
Hoffmann, who was said to be seeking an effective pain reliever for his father's rheumatism, successfully synthesized acetylsalicylic acid in August 1897. Wired News

Electroacupuncture protects acetylsalicylic acid-induced acute ...  -  ‎Mar 3, 2009‎
Protective effects of electroacupuncture on acetylsalicylic acid-induced acute gastritis in rats. World J Gastroenterol 2009; 15(8): 973-977 EurekAlert (press release)

PANTRY POWERHOUSES / ASPIRIN: Pill can erase stain, give car ...  -  ‎Mar 4, 2009‎
The aspirin’s acetylsalicylic acid will combine with the battery’s sulfuric acid to produce one last charge. Drive to the nearest service station. Atlanta Journal Constitution

Acute allergic interstitial nephritis after use of pantoprazole  -  ‎Mar 4, 2009‎
The patient had a history of coronary artery disease and was taking acetylsalicylic acid (81 mg daily) and atorvastatin (40 mg daily). CMAJ

Effect of Discontinuing Aspirin Therapy on the Risk of Brain ...  -  ‎Mar 9, 2009‎
Background Aspirin, or acetylsalicylic acid, is widely used to prevent ischemic vascular disease. Clinical and experimental data suggest that a rebound Archives of Neurology

Aspirin — From Headache to Heart Attack  -  ‎Mar 8, 2009‎
Modern aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid extract from willow, was first sold in 1899 by German dye maker Bayer. According to the Independent newspaper, Korea Times

Can't find it? It's probably in the drawer  -  ‎Mar 5, 2009‎
TODAY'S JOKE: A chemist walks into a pharmacy and asks the pharmacist, "Do you have any acetylsalicylic acid?" "That's it," he answered. Augusta Chronicle

Quick action saves lives  -  ‎Feb 23, 2009‎
If you are experiencing chest pain, chew and swallow one adult 325 mg ASA tablet (acetylsalicylic acid, commonly referred to as Aspirin) or two 80 mg BCLocalNews

Some anti-acid meds may reduce Plavix efficacy  -  Jan 29, 2009
Most patients who take Plavix are also prescribed acetylsalicylic acid (ASA, or Aspirin) for heart-attack prevention, but Aspirin can also cause bleeding in CTV.ca,

More research before medical marijuana OK'd  -  Jan 22, 2009
...meaning we had an identified chemical (acetylsalicylic acid) that was able to be created with standard potency and studied in clinical trials. Sayreville Suburban,

Some ordinary items have extraordinary uses  -  Jan 31, 2009
The aspirin's acetylsalicylic acid will combine with the battery's sulfuric acid to produce one last charge. Drive to the nearest service station. Modesto Bee,

Common drug combination increases risk of recurrent heart attack  -  Jan 28, 2009
Most patients treated with clopidogrel also receive acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) to prevent another heart attack, but ASA can cause bleeding from the stomach. Market Wire (press release)

WRITE ON: The Artist and the Scientist  -  Jan 28, 2009
It was Felix Hoffmann at the Bayer Chemical factory who first synthesized acetylsalicylic acid, which retained the healing power of aspirin but reduced the McCreary County Record,

HEALTHY GEEZER  -  Jan 29, 2009
Aspirin or acetylsalicylic acid is a drug in the family of salicylates. • If you have a shellfish allergy, you may also be allergic to glucosamine. Santa Ynez Valley Journal,

Could Organometallics be Used to Treat Tumors?  -  Jan 13, 2009
Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) belongs to the family of nonsteroidal antirheumatics (NSAR), which have anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects. Azom.com

Aspirin now touted as your liver's friend  -  Jan 27, 2009
...add liver protection from drugs, alcohol and other blood-borne toxins to the seemingly endless list of medical benefits acetylsalicylic acid can claim. Guelph Mercury,

PostÄ™py w kardiologii dzieciÄ™cej  -  Jan 12, 2009
W pierwszej grupie, liczącej 19 pacjentów stosowano małe dawki kwasu acetylosalicylowego (acetylsalicylic acid - ASA) w połączeniu z warfaryną, Medycyna Praktyczna,

Unraveling Aspirin's Secrets  -  Dec 13, 2008
Aspirin is also known by its chemical name, acetylsalicylic acid. It turns out that acetylsalicylic acid is just the right shape to get into the middle of a Hartford Courant,

Imagination Medicine  -  Dec 5, 2008
Aspirin pills are white and round and contain acetylsalicylic acid. Time after time, people take aspirin and headaches disappear, so a link forms between Science News

New Class Of Anti-inflammatory Drugs Developed  -  Dec 10, 2008
10, 2008) — In the treatment of pain, inflammation and fever, non-steroid anti-rheumatic drugs (NSAR) such as acetylsalicylic acid - more commonly known as Science Daily (press release)

A new class of anti-inflammatory drug?  -  Dec 17, 2008
The most common form of treatment for these conditions is acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) or Ibuprofen, but had these been tested using today's stringent Pharmaceutical Technology Europe,

50 Jokes for 50 States  -  Dec 5, 2008
A DuPont chemist walks into a pharmacy and asks the pharmacist, "Do you have any acetylsalicylic acid?" "That's it! I can never remember that word. Reader's Digest,

Now A Spokesman For Heart And Stroke Foundation  -  Dec 13, 2008
MacAlpine cited the agency's role in helping to fund pioneering research to create the artificial heart and discovering the role acetylsalicylic acid plays Chatham Daily News,

Committee For Medicinal Products For Human Use Summary Of Positive ...  -  Dec 19, 2008
The benefit of Efient, when administered with acetylsalicylic acid (75 mg to 325 mg), is the prevention of atherothrombotic events in patients with acute PharmaLive.com (press release),

Comprehensive Overview of the Clinical Use and the Underlying ...  -  Nov 17, 2008
...has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new report "Acetylsalicylic Acid" to their offering. Written by a leading expert on aspirin MarketWatch

Ginkgo Biloba for Prevention of Dementia  -  Nov 18, 2008
This applies to approved dementia drugs as well as to other active substances such as acetylsalicylic acid, vitamin E, hormones, or NSAIDs. MarketWatch

‘Aspirin with supplements’ illegal and harmful: FDA  -  Oct 29, 2008
Aspirin, or acetylsalicylic acid is a salicylate drug, often used as an analgesic to relieve minor aches and pains, as an antipyretic to reduce fever, TheMedGuru,

Protect yourself and those around you this flu season with a ...  -  Nov 12, 2008
Children and adolescents (6 months-18 years) with conditions treated for long periods of time with Acetylsalicylic acid and their household contacts. Lake Country Calendar,

Seasonal influenza vaccination is under way  -  Nov 3, 2008
...and adolescents with conditions treated for long periods with acetylsalicylic acid (ASA). residents of nursing homes and other chronic care facilities. The Northern Light,

Interior Health offering flu clinics  -  Oct 30, 2008
...children 18 and younger whose treatment includes taking acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) for an extended period of time; emergency responders; BCLocalNews,

Studies find vitamin pills and ASA didn't block heart disease  -  Nov 9, 2008
Separately, a study involving 2539 Japanese men and women with type 2 diabetes found that taking low doses of ASA [acetylsalicylic acid or Aspirin] daily CBC.ca,

Bevacizumab Significantly Increases Venous Thromboembolism  -  Nov 18, 2008
...cancer may warrant the use of prophylaxis in these patients, for example with enoxaparin (Lovenox), warfarin (Coumadin) or acetylsalicylic acid (ASA). Medscape (registration)

Predictores de recaída de la enfermedad de Crohn  -  Nov 4, 2008
Intestinal permeability changes in response to acetylsalicylic acid in relatives of patients with Crohn’s disease. Gastroenterology 1996;110:1395–403. 29. Intramed.net (Suscripción),

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