Acetylsalicylic acid, popularly known as aspirin, is a drug that belongs to the group of salicylates. It is considered one of the most widely used drugs in the world, due to its various benefits against the common cold, headaches and feverish symptoms. This acid was synthesized for the first time, by the French chemist Charles Frédéric Gerhardt in 1853.
However, it had to wait until 1897 for the German pharmacologist Félix Hoffmann, a chemist at Bayer laboratories, to be able to synthesize it with greater purity.
Taking aspirin helps prevent the formation of blood clots in the arteries and also decreases the risk of heart attack or brain accident (CVA). In addition to helping there to be a greater flow of blood to the legs.
This drug produces anti-inflammatory effects. Antipyretic effects, since it reduces fever and analgesic effects, since it reduces mild or moderate pain, thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties.
If you plan to take it every day, it is best to first consult a doctor, he will tell you how long to take it.
According to epidemiological studies, the long - term treatment and low doses of this drug is associated with decreased incidence of the cancer of the lung and the colorectal cancer.
Some of the adverse reactions that may arise when consuming this drug are: diarrhea, itching, stomach pain, skin rash.
In order to reduce the side effects a little, it is best to take the medicine with food and water.
Call your health care provider if you develop bleeding in your urine or stool, cough up blood, unusual menstrual bleeding, or any other signs of unusual bleeding.
