What Is Aspirin?

If you have a massive headache, symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, toothaches or muscle aches and colds, chances are you have been prescribed by doctors with medicine to ease the pain and the symptoms these conditions is bringing. And in most cases, people with pains like these would be prescribed with one type of medicine commonly called aspirin.

Aspirin is one of the most used types of medicines because it can cure many types of conditions and symptoms brought about by these conditions. Aspirin is a type of salicylate group of medicines and is primarily used as either an analgesic or antipyretic but it can also be used nowadays as an antiplatelet. This means that aspirin can now be used to reduce the rates of heart attack and stroke.

To date, it is estimated that almost 80 billion aspirins are produced and consumed every year to treat many conditions, particularly all kinds of aches. These conditions listed below can be treated with a great help from aspirin:

Aspirin as Analgesic

• Post-operative pains

• Acute migraines

• Dysmenorrhoea

Aspirin for Cancer

• Colorectal adenoma

• Oesophageal cancer

• Lung cancer

• Pancreatic cancer

• Colorectal polyps

Aspirin against stroke and heart attack

• Ischaemic stroke

• Stroke prevention

• Heart attack prevention

Aspirin and other conditions

• Cataracts

• Post-operative bleeding after CABG

• Prevention of preeclampsia

• Arthritis

• Systemic lupus erythematosus

Aspirin, primarily works and helps these conditions by reducing all the natural substances from the body that causes blood clots, swelling, pains, and fever. Aspirin usually comes as an extended-release tablet. This means that this type of medicine can take some time before it actually begins to work, after you swallow it. Other forms of aspirin would be in regular tablets, delayed-release tablets, chewable tablets, powder, gum and suppository.

When taking aspirin, it's advised that you are aware of any possible side effects. These side effects may include nausea; vomiting; black, bloody and tarry tools; upset stomach; and heartburn. These side effects may not be very serious but it would be better to take aspirin only when prescribed by a health care professional. Fortunately asprin is usually a very safe and widely purchased drug.

Aspirin is a type of medicine that is very useful to humans, animals and even plants. There is no wonder why billions of aspirin are produced each year. It is very important to understand that if you notice any problems after taking aspirin, you should consult your general practitioner for further medical advices.

By: Rachel Berret

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