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A widely used anti-inflammatory and blood-thinner produced by acetylation of the naturally occurring salicyclic acid. Part of the nonsteroidal antiinflammatory class of drugs, a cyclooxygenase inhibitor. Very common over-the-counter pain reliever and fever reducer. Also used in smaller doses to lower risk of heart attack.
Dosage
Oral
Common: 325mg-650mg
Heavy: 1.6g
Light: 75mg-81mg
Threshold: 50mg
NOTE: Aspirin is known to be dangerous in dosages of 4g and above. The duration is dose dependant: 2-3h (for low doses), 15-30h (for large doses)
Duration
Onset: 30-90 minutes
Duration: (Dose-Dependent) 2-3h (for low doses), 15-30h (for large doses)
Timeline
Onset
30-90 minutes
Peak
(Dose-Dependent) 2-3h (for low doses), 15-30h (for large doses)
02.3h4.5h
Typical
Extended range
Effects
AnalgesiaAntipyresisAnti-inflammationAntiaggregation
Avoid
Acetazolamide, Ammonium Chloride, Alcohol, Tolbutamide, Chlorpropamide, Warfarin, Methotrexate, Phenytoin, Probenecid, Valproic Acid, Other NSAIDs, Corticosteroids, Spironolactone, Penicillin G, Vitamin C