Introduction

Name

• Acetyl salicylic acid.

Class of drug

• Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

Description

Chemical name

• 2-(acetyloxy)benzoic acid.
• Salicylic acid acetate.

Molecular formula

• C9H8O4.

Physical properties

• Tablets.

Storage requirements

• In a cool, dry place.

Uses

Indications

• Control of mild to moderate pain Pain: management.

• Prevention of arterial thromboembolization.
• Rheumatoid arthritis Arthritis: rheumatoid.

Administration

Pharmacokinetics

Precautions

Interactions

with other drugs

• In man, an increased risk of convulsions if NSAIDs are administered with fluoroquinolones.
• Anti-hypertensives, eg beta-blockers may antagonize their hypotensive effects.
• Diuretics may increase the risk of nephrotoxicity.

  Do not mix with other substances in the same syringe.

Adverse Reactions

Further Reading

Publications

Refereed papers

• Recent references from PubMed and VetMedResource.

Other sources of information

• Based on Small Animal Formulary. Tennant B (1999) 3rd edn. BSAVA, UK.