Anti-Inflammatories

Germany is credited for inventing aspirin however aspirin had already been made in France but had not been given the name aspirin and the French Chemist that made it did not market it. So 46 years later the idea was rediscovered in Germany and the Germans gave the compound the name aspirin and marketed it with the Bayer company.

No. Aspirin prevents the synthesis of Thromboxane A2 which induces platelet aggregation (formation of a clot) and platelet release reaction. Aspirin inhibits this platelet aggregation for the life of the platelets, which is between 7-10 days. The cool thing with aspirin is that it thins your blood, the bad thing is that it thins your blood and if you want to stop taking aspirin (for any reason, even before surgery) you have a 3x increase of stroke or heart attack for 8-10 days because of its rebound effect. Aspirin is a light-weight compared to Heparin or Coumadin, but Heparin is easily reversed with Protamine-sulfate solution 1% and Coumadin with Vitamin K - something to think about. Maybe one day a drug will be created to reactivate Thromboxane A2 synthesis, but not yet. Trust your PA-C's.

The solubility of ibuprofen in 15 different solvents including water and at temperatures ranging from 15 to 60 degrees is given in the following article. This large volume of very useful data is plotted so that it is easy to compare the solubility in one solvent to that of another solvent. Lee, T.; Kuo, C. S.; Chen, Y. H. Pharmaceutical Technology, October 2, 2006 This article can be found at http://pharmtech.findpharma.com/pharmtech/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=378746&sk=&date=&pageID=3 Richard Kjonaas, Professor of Chemistry, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN 47809 rkjonaas@indstate.edu

You place the reaction mixture in an ice bath to complete crystallisation because asoirin olecules are quite big and are insoluble in the water, hence forming crystals while the other rmaining substances stay dissolved in water (salicylic acid and acetic acid)

Aspirin makes the cut flowers bloom very fast but it kills them within a few days and they end up smelling really bad. Plain water preserves the plants longer and a lot better than the little packet that comes with them (the plant food.)

Water is a polar molecule whereas aspirin has no overall charge so the two don't mix very well.

Heating the water or adding a few drops of ethanol will make it dissolve a lot faster though.

Correction:

Aspirin (2-acetoxy-benzoic acid) is a moderately strong acid. It might be called a semi-polar molecule. Ethanol is similar in this respect, and is a good solvent for aspirin.

As in all such cases, solubility is determined by the forces between the molecules in solid aspirin compared to the affinity between water and aspirin. The question has no trivial answer.

The salts of weak organic acids are usually more soluble than the acids themselves. Adding a base such as sodium hydroxide or ammonia to the water is likely to bring more aspirin into solution - but strictly speaking, the dissolved specis is not 2-acetoxy-benzoic acid, but 2-acetoxy-benzoate.

Aspirin can degrade over time when exposed to room temperature, leading to decreased effectiveness. It can also potentially develop a strong vinegar-like odor, indicating breakdown of the active ingredient. It's advisable to store aspirin in a cool, dry place to maintain its potency.

The pain reliever in willow bark is Salicylic acid. If it is concentrated too much it can cause ulcers. The most common way of extracting the pain reliever is to steep the shredded bark in hot water to make a tea.

aspirin is a popularly known drug. the chemical name of aspirin is acetyl salicylic acid, an organic compound. it is prepared by the reaction of o-hydroxybenzoic acid(salicylic acid) with acetyl chloride or acetic anhydride.

Yes, Ceftin (cefuroxime) is an antibiotic and can be taken with aspirin. However, as with any medication, it's important to consult with a healthcare professional before combining them to ensure there are no contraindications.

Salt can inhibit plant growth by drawing moisture away from the roots, causing dehydration and nutrient imbalances. Fertilizer, on the other hand, provides essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium that can promote plant growth when used in appropriate amounts. However, excessive use of fertilizer can lead to nutrient toxicity and negatively impact plant health.

If you have a spectrofotometer ( the thing to mesure the absorbance)

then play with the setting and use a maximum.

this will lay close to your specific absorbance

or take the pharmacopea or a MERCK index

1. Monitoring reactant disappearance or product formation over time using techniques such as UV-Vis spectroscopy or chromatography can provide insight into reaction intermediates.
2. Isotope labeling experiments can help identify the pathway of a reaction by tracing the fate of specific atoms during the reaction.
3. Computational chemistry methods, such as density functional theory calculations, can be used to predict reaction pathways and intermediate structures.
4. Kinetic studies, including determining rate laws and activation energies, can provide information about the steps involved in a reaction mechanism.

Sand Meyer Reaction is a chemical reaction that is used to prepare aryl halides from aryl diazonium salts.

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This is a very sophisticated question that would nail 99% of all Organic Chemistry teachers. Diazonium mechanisms vary with the nucleophile. When using Fluorine for example, the Sn1 occurs forming the VERY RARE aryl cation. In Sandmeyer reactions, we use Copper. The mechanism is a Non-Chain Free Radical substitution mechanism.We call this an Srn1 mechanism in Advanced Organic Chemistry. Dr Jim Romano CEO Orgoman.com and Romano Scientific New York

The smell of vinegar from an old bottle of aspirin is an indication that the active ingredient in aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid, has decomposed. One of the products of the decomposition of aspirin is acetic acid, which is the active ingredient in vinegar and what smells. You should definitely not consume drugs that are past the expiration date that have decomposed!

You may need to discard it because some meds can be toxic after a certain date, or after being exposed to sunlight, humidity, etc. As cheap as aspirin is these days, one should not hesitate to replace it if there are any questions at all about its freshness.

Some people take aspirin daily as a preventative measure to reduce their risk of heart attack or stroke, as it can help to thin the blood and prevent blood clots from forming. It is important to consult with a healthcare provider before starting a daily aspirin regimen, as it may not be suitable for everyone and can have side effects.

Acetylsalicylic acid. It is a salicylate drug used as an analgesic to relieve minor aches and pains, as an antipyretic to reduce fever and an anti-inflammatory.

Resveratrol seems to have antiplatelet effects, so, taking resveratrol with other antiplatelet drugs might increase the risk of bruising and bleeding. Some of these drugs include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin, diclofenac (Voltaren, Cataflam, others), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others), naproxen (Anaprox, Naprosyn, others).

It is generally safe to take aspirin and glucosamine together, as there are no known interactions between the two. However, it is always wise to consult with a healthcare provider before combining medications or supplements to ensure safety and effectiveness.

Side effects of aspirin as a blood thinner include increased risk of bleeding, stomach irritation, and ulcers. It can also cause allergic reactions in some individuals leading to symptoms such as rash, swelling, or difficulty breathing.

(Note: Not all drug interactions are known or reported in the literature, and new drug interactions are continually being reported. This information is provided only for your education and for you to discuss with your personal healthcare provider. )

There is no documentation of interactions between aleve and Ritalin or aspirin and Ritalin. But there is a negative interaction if you take aspirin and aleve at the same time.

ASPIRIN may interact with NAPROXEN (in Aleve)

Naproxen is broken down by the liver and removed from the body in the urine. If this happens too quickly, then potentially less naproxen would be available for the body to use and blood levels could become too low. This could make naproxen less effective. Aspirin may cause naproxen to be broken down at a faster rate than normal. Based on information from a number of studies, this does not appear to have a significant impact on the therapeutic effect of naproxen. However, both of these drugs can cause stomach irritation and may potentially damage the lining of the stomach. The risk of experiencing these side effects may be increased when aspirin and naproxen are taken at the same time. You may want to ask your healthcare provider about this potential interaction if you think you are having problems.

This interaction is poorly documented and is considered minor in severity.

Last Updated: February 2007

None, unless your doctor tells you, and gives you a subscription. I am studying to be a vet, and trust me. You don't want to know what could happen!

NONE cats should Never be given aspirins.

Aspirin can be deadly to a cat.