Aspirin
The chemical structure of aspirin for the more chemically inclined…..
Aspirin, also known as acetylsalicyclic acid is pain killer (analgesic), it belongs to the group of drugs known as the non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs).
It is used to treat minor aches and pains, to reduce fever (anti-pyretic) and as an anti-infammatory. Aspirin also blocks the activity of platelets – people at risk of cardiovascular disease take low dose aspirin to decrease the risk of suffering a heart attack or stroke.
NOTE : Aspirin is the most used medical drug in the world.
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My name is Dr Sandy Evans, I am a modern day alchemist, trained as a pharmacologist, I love to help people use chemicals to produce gold performances.