What is aspirin used for?
Q: What is aspirin used for?
A: Aspirin is most commonly used as a pain killer, or to reduce fever or inflammation. It also has an anti-platelet effect which reduces the number of platelets in the blood and reduces blood clotting, making it useful for preventing heart attacks.
Q: Is aspirin one of the most-used medical drugs in the world?
A: Yes, aspirin is one of the most-used medical drugs in the world.
Q: Are there any side effects associated with taking aspirin?
A: Yes, there are some possible side-effects to this drug. For example, large amounts can damage the kidneys. Children taking aspirin can develop Reye's syndrome which causes the liver to become fatty and not work properly and also the brain to become enlarged. Reyes syndrome can be fatal, but most children survive it with treatment.
Q: Who should not take aspirin without consulting a doctor first?
A: People with lung, kidney disease, gout, hyperuricemia (high amounts of uric acid in the blood), hemophilia (a blood clotting disorder), diabetes or high blood pressure should not take aspirin except on the advice of a qualified medical professional. Nor should people who are allergic to it, to ibuprofen or to naproxen. People with asthma where attacks are brought about by aspirin should avoid using any anti-inflammatory drugs based on it.
Q: When was Aspirin invented?
A: Aspirin was invented in Germany in 1897.
Q: Does Bayer have a trademark on "aspirin"?
A: Yes, Bayer has a trademark on the brand name "aspirin" in 80 countries; however "aspirin" is still considered as common name for this drug in other countries too.
