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Aspirin - Coggle Diagram
Aspirin
Uses
Pain relief
Fever reduction
Anti-inflammatory
Prevention of heart attacks and strokes
Side Effects
Gastrointestinal irritation and ulcers
Bleeding tendency (due to platelet inhibition)
Allergic reactions (especially in asthmatics)
Reye’s syndrome risk in children with viral infections
Contraindications
Peptic ulcer disease
Bleeding disorders (e.g., hemophilia)
Children with viral infections
Hypersensitivity to NSAIDs
Drug Interactions
Increases effects of warfarin and other anticoagulants
Reduces action of uricosuric drugs
Enhanced bleeding risk with alcohol or corticosteroids
Interacts with other NSAIDs
Mechanism of Action
Inhibits cyclooxygenase (COX-1 & COX-2) enzymes
Reduces formation of prostaglandins and thromboxanes
Causes anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic effects
Irreversibly inhibits platelet aggregation
Chemical Information
Chemical name: Acetylsalicylic acid
Formula: C₉H₈O₄
Drug class: NSAID
Form: Tablets or powder