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Aspirin® [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-02-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 2-(acetyloxy)benzoic acid
1, record 1, English, 2%2D%28acetyloxy%29benzoic%20acid
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- 2-acetoxybenzoic acid 1, record 1, English, 2%2Dacetoxybenzoic%20acid
correct
- acetylsalicylic acid 2, record 1, English, acetylsalicylic%20acid
former designation, correct
- ASA 3, record 1, English, ASA
see observation
- ASA 3, record 1, English, ASA
- salicylic acid acetate 1, record 1, English, salicylic%20acid%20acetate
former designation, correct
- o-acetoxybenzoic acid 4, record 1, English, o%2Dacetoxybenzoic%20acid
correct
- aspirin 5, record 1, English, aspirin
see observation
- o-carboxyphenyl acetate 1, record 1, English, o%2Dcarboxyphenyl%20acetate
avoid
- acetosalic acid 6, record 1, English, acetosalic%20acid
avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A white crystalline compound ... of salicylic acid used especially in tablet form as an antipyretic and analgesic like the salicylates but producing fewer undesirable effects. 7, record 1, English, - 2%2D%28acetyloxy%29benzoic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Arthritis is often treated with NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), among which are aspirin and ibuprofen. 8, record 1, English, - 2%2D%28acetyloxy%29benzoic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2-(acetyloxy)benzoic acid: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 9, record 1, English, - 2%2D%28acetyloxy%29benzoic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
aspirin: The Department of Consumer and Corporate Affairs (of Canada) considers that it is incorrect to use this trademark as a generic name. 10, record 1, English, - 2%2D%28acetyloxy%29benzoic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
ASA: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion. 9, record 1, English, - 2%2D%28acetyloxy%29benzoic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Also known under a very large number of commercial designations, such as: AC 5230; Acenterine; Acesal; Acetal; Aceticyl; Acetilsalicilico; Acetilum Acidulatum; Acetisal; Acetol; Acetonyl; Acetophen; Acetosal; Acetosalin; Acetylin; Acetylsal; Acidum Acetylsalicylicum; Acimetten; Acisal; Acylpyrin; A.S.A. Empirin; Asagran; Asatard; Asatylin; Aspalon; Aspergum; Aspirdrops; Aspirine; Aspro; Asteric; Benaspir; Bialpirinia; Caprin; Colfarit; Contrheuma Retard; Crystar; Delgesic; Dolean Ph 8; Duramax; ECM; Ecotrin; Empirin; Endydol; Entericin; Enterophen; Enterosarine; Entrophen; Extren; Globoid; Helicon; Idragin; Measurin; Neuronika; Novid; Polopiryna; Rheumin Tabletten; Rhodine; Salacetin; Salcetogen; Saletin; Solpyron; XAXA. 11, record 1, English, - 2%2D%28acetyloxy%29benzoic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Chemical formula: C9H8O4 or CH3COOC6H4COOH 11, record 1, English, - 2%2D%28acetyloxy%29benzoic%20acid
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- acide 2-(acétyloxy)benzoïque
1, record 1, French, acide%202%2D%28ac%C3%A9tyloxy%29benzo%C3%AFque
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- acide 2-acétoxybenzoïque 1, record 1, French, acide%202%2Dac%C3%A9toxybenzo%C3%AFque
correct, masculine noun
- acide acétylsalicylique 2, record 1, French, acide%20ac%C3%A9tylsalicylique
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- AAS 3, record 1, French, AAS
see observation, masculine noun
- AAS 3, record 1, French, AAS
- aspirine 4, record 1, French, aspirine
see observation, feminine noun
- acide acétyl-salicylique 5, record 1, French, acide%20ac%C3%A9tyl%2Dsalicylique
avoid, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] remède analgésique et antithermique. 6, record 1, French, - acide%202%2D%28ac%C3%A9tyloxy%29benzo%C3%AFque
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
acide 2-(acétyloxy)benzoïque : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 1, French, - acide%202%2D%28ac%C3%A9tyloxy%29benzo%C3%AFque
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
aspirine : Le ministère canadien de la Consommation et des Affaires commerciales soutient qu'il est abusif d'employer cette marque de commerce comme terme générique. 7, record 1, French, - acide%202%2D%28ac%C3%A9tyloxy%29benzo%C3%AFque
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
AAS : abréviation non officielle; ne pas l'utiliser seule, pour éviter tout risque de confusion. 1, record 1, French, - acide%202%2D%28ac%C3%A9tyloxy%29benzo%C3%AFque
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formule chimique : C9H8O4 ou CH3COOC6H4COOH 8, record 1, French, - acide%202%2D%28ac%C3%A9tyloxy%29benzo%C3%AFque
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Cachet, comprimé, tube d'aspirine. 6, record 1, French, - acide%202%2D%28ac%C3%A9tyloxy%29benzo%C3%AFque
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Aspirine effervescente, soluble, vitaminée. 6, record 1, French, - acide%202%2D%28ac%C3%A9tyloxy%29benzo%C3%AFque
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ácido acetilsalicílico
1, record 1, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20acetilsalic%C3%ADlico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- aspirina 2, record 1, Spanish, aspirina
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C9H8O4 o CH3COOC6H4COOH 3, record 1, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20acetilsalic%C3%ADlico
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Medicamento empleado para combatir dolores y fiebre. 4, record 1, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20acetilsalic%C3%ADlico
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-07-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Medication
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Aspirin®
1, record 2, English, Aspirin%C2%AE
correct, trademark
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Aspirin®: A trademark of Bayer. 1, record 2, English, - Aspirin%C2%AE
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Aspirin
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Médicaments
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Aspirin®
1, record 2, French, Aspirin%C2%AE
correct, trademark
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Consommation et Corporations Canada affirme qu'il est abusif d'employer cette marque de commerce comme terme générique. 2, record 2, French, - Aspirin%C2%AE
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Aspirin® : Marque de commerce de la société Bayer [en 1899]. 2, record 2, French, - Aspirin%C2%AE
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Aspirin
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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