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Record 1 2012-02-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
C9H8O4
formula, see observation
CH3COOC6H4COOH
formula, see observation
50-78-2
CAS number
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.

CONT

Arthritis is often treated with NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), among which are aspirin and ibuprofen.

OBS

2-(acetyloxy)benzoic acid: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

aspirin: The Department of Consumer and Corporate Affairs (of Canada) considers that it is incorrect to use this trademark as a generic name.

OBS

ASA: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion.

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.

OBS

Chemical formula: C9H8O4 or CH3COOC6H4COOH

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C9H8O4
formula, see observation
CH3COOC6H4COOH
formula, see observation
50-78-2
CAS number
DEF

[...] remède analgésique et antithermique.

OBS

acide 2-(acétyloxy)benzoïque : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

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.

OBS

AAS : abréviation non officielle; ne pas l'utiliser seule, pour éviter tout risque de confusion.

OBS

Formule chimique : C9H8O4 ou CH3COOC6H4COOH

PHR

Cachet, comprimé, tube d'aspirine.

PHR

Aspirine effervescente, soluble, vitaminée.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C9H8O4
formula, see observation
CH3COOC6H4COOH
formula, see observation
50-78-2
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C9H8O4 o CH3COOC6H4COOH

OBS

Medicamento empleado para combatir dolores y fiebre.

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