<Li> Key: BSYNRYMUTXBXSQ - UHFFFAOYSA - N </Li> <Tr> <Th_colspan="2"> (verify) </Th> </Tr> <P> Aspirin, also known as acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), is a medication used to treat pain, fever, or inflammation . Specific inflammatory conditions in which aspirin is used include Kawasaki disease, pericarditis, and rheumatic fever . Aspirin given shortly after a heart attack decreases the risk of death . Aspirin is also used long - term to help prevent heart attacks, ischaemic strokes, and blood clots, in people at high risk . Aspirin may also decrease the risk of certain types of cancer, particularly colorectal cancer . For pain or fever, effects typically begin within 30 minutes . Aspirin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) and works similar to other NSAIDs but also suppresses the normal functioning of platelets . </P> <P> Common side effects include an upset stomach . More significant side effects include stomach ulcers, stomach bleeding, and worsening asthma . Bleeding risk is greater among those who are older, drink alcohol, take other NSAIDs, or are on blood thinners . Aspirin is not recommended in the last part of pregnancy . It is not generally recommended in children with infections because of the risk of Reye's syndrome . High doses may result in ringing in the ears . </P>

Aspirin is a widely used drug. what kind of medicine is it