Aspirin

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug

Aspirin

Summary

Aspirin is the genericized trademark for acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used to reduce pain, fever, and inflammation, and as an antithrombotic. Aspirin is used to treat inflammatory conditions including Kawasaki disease, pericarditis, and rheumatic fever.

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6/8/2026, 3:24:45 PM

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