aspirin

a type of drug in widespread use that is correctly called acetylsalicylic acid. It is used to relieve mild pain, e.g. headache, neuralgia and that associated with rheumatoid arthritis. It is used to combat fever and is also helpful in the prevention of CORONARY THROMBOSIS . In susceptible individuals it may cause irritation and bleeding of the stomach lining and is not normally given to children under the age of 12 years. High doses will cause dizziness and possibly mantal confusion.