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Aspirin

Aspirin or acetylsalicylic acid is used primarily as an anti-inflammatory medication, and to relieve minor pains, aches and fever. However, the main undesirable side effect of too much intake of aspirin includes tinnitus, stomach bleeding and gastrointestinal ulcers.

1,703 Questions

What is the atomic symbol for aspirin?

Aspirin isn't an element, so it has no atomic symbol. It's a complex molecule of

several elements, and is technically called "acetylsalicylic acid".

Which surfactant tween 20 or tween 80 that solubilize aspirin more?

tween 80 cause it has high absorption,with high concentration therefore high solubility

Why should an aspirin and paracetamol not to be taken regularly?

The two are in fact combined in certain over-the-counter medications. There are, as far as I know, no adverse interactions between the two... they're both used to treat headache pain, but they don't work the same way.

The reasons you shouldn't take either of them "regularly" are several:

  1. If you need to, that's an indication that maybe there's some more severe problem that you should see a physician about.
  2. Paracetamol in particular is a nasty, vile compound that will kill your liver. The dose you have to take for effective pain relief is surprisingly close to the dose that will cause liver damage. Taking it on a regular basis means your liver is always having to deal with its toxic metabolites.
  3. Taking aspirin on a regular basis is also not good, though it's not quite as toxic. It's rather irritating to the stomach lining, and increases the risk of bleeding in parts of the body you'd rather not have bleeding, like the upper gastrointestinal tract and the brain.

Does aspirin cause bruising on elderly persons arms?

Blood thinners can make someone more susceptable to bruising. It isn't going to cause the bruise, but can make them more visible and easier to create.

How can you use a Mel-temp to check the purity of the aspirin?

A mel-temp is a very accurate way to measure the melting range of a substance.

A pure substance will have a very narrow melting range, while an impure substance will have a wider melting range.

Melting range begins at the temperature where the substance begins to melt, and it ends when the substance is a liquid.

There are known values of the melting range of each substance available online. An adulterant will usually raise or lower this number

Pure aspirin melts at 135 degrees C

Can you mix acetaminophin ibupropren and aspirin?

Questions like this should be directed at a qualified physician, or perhaps a pharmacist. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of answers given on this site, or the qualifications of the person(s) giving such answers. Given the potential risk involved with mixing prescriptions, it's very ill-advised to ask questions of such a nature on here.

What is the odor of commercial aspirin?

Commercial aspirin is pretty much odorless.

If you detect a "vinegar" smell, the active ingredient - acetylsalicylic acid - is breaking down. To avoid this, store aspirin where it's cool, dark and dry, in a airtight container, buy the freshest aspirin you can find (usually the best selling brand/size in the store) and don't expect it to live forever.

I used to keep aspirin in the glove box, so it'd be handy, but closed cars in the summer sun get hot, so I learned to replace it every Halloween so I'd have good aspirin when I needed it.

Why should children avoid aspirin when they have chickenpox?

Aspirin should not be given to children at all, except on the advice of your health care provider, due to the possibility of developing Reye's syndrome, a rare but deadly illness that can affect the liver and brain. This is most likely to happen in conjunction with or immediately after a viral infection, such as a cold, flu, chickenpox and so forth. Acetaminophen or ibuprofen should be given instead for control of fever and discomfort.

Is it safe to give a dog prednisone one day and a 81 mg baby aspirin the next day?

Generally, yes, it's okay. The easiest way to determine it is to give your Vet a call and ask as it's related to breed and size.

If the annual production of acetyl salicylic acid in the US were converted to 5 grain aspirin tablets approximately how many tablets would ther be for each person Population is about 280000000?

There would be approximately 20 tablets per capita.

4mil lbs = 1,814,369,480,000 ÷ 325mg (weight of 1 tab)= 5582675323tabs÷280000000(population)= 19.9 tabs per person

How old must your dog be to take aspirin?

Dosage is by weight not age.

The recommended dosage of aspirin varies a little but it is between 5 and 15mg/lb every 12 hours. Be safe and pick the middle of it and go for about 10mg/lb every 12 hours. This usually works well and seems to be pretty safe. Aspirin can cause gastrointestinal upsets and ulcers so use with caution.

How does Aspirin EC differ from Baby Aspirin?

EC stands for enteric coated. Aspirin is acidic and may aggravate other conditions, cause stomach upset or possibly bleeding. The coating is used to buffer the aspirins acidic effects to avoid these possibilities.

2 Why does aspirin not give a positive ferric chloride test as salicylic acid does?

Because aspirin does not contain OH group like salicyclic acid so ferric chloride preferes to react with a compounds that have OH group.

What is the retardation factor of aspirin acetaminophen caffeine salicylamide and phenacetin?

The thing about calculating retardation factor is that it not only depends on the compound that you're analyzing, but the solvent that it is in. The retardation factor is a direct result of the polar interactions between your compound, solvent, and adsorbent. If you're asking this because you're taking a lab class, it's best just to trust your data :)

How much aspirin is in two alkaseltzer tablets?

Each Alka-Seltzer tablet typically contains 325 mg of aspirin. Therefore, two tablets would contain a total of 650 mg of aspirin. However, it's important to check the specific product label, as formulations may vary. Always follow dosage instructions and consult a healthcare professional if you have questions.

What body systems are effected when you exercise?

Muscular, skeletal, nervous and cardiovascular systems directly and endocrine system indirectly.

Is there any aspirin in Excedrin PM?

No, there is no aspirin in the current formulation of Excedrin PM.

Excedrin PM contains acetaminophen [Tylenol] (500mg per tablet) and diphenhydramine [Benadryl] (38mg).

How many aspirin pill do you take to feel numb?

There is no straightforward answer to this question. It depends on the condition you intend to take aspirin for, on the degree of the pain, your pain threshold, your physical size, your ability to metabolize aspirin (the condition of your liver, as your liver is breaking down aspirin), just to mention a few.

However, aspirin is not a medication that you can take too much of. It is not only for treating pain, inflammation, and help in feverish conditions, but, it is also a very powerful blood thinner. That means it prevents blood from clotting. While that is helpful in some medical conditions, it could be life threatening if you have a bleeding problem, and even if you don't, aspirin's side effects could be associated with stomach ulcer, bleeding of stomach, brain, even kidney failure.

Another problem of overdoses is that aspirin is an acid (salicylic acid), and it is capable to change your blood's pH level (making your blood more acidic than it should be). The condition is called metabolic acidosis, and it can be very serious.

Therefore, it is wise to ask for a medical advise and not to overstep the appropriate dosage.

Why do the textures of different brands of aspirin tablets differ?

The texture may differ to help swallow the pill or to make sure the pill does not dissolve until it reaches the small intestine.

What kind of aspirin should i take?

There are different kind of asprins to take for different things. The best thing to do is go to your doctor and see what is best.