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Aspirin Aspirin I. Introduction Aspirin or acetylsalicylic acid is a derivative of salicylic acid that is a mild, non-narcotic analgesic useful in the relief of headache, muscle, and joint aches. The drug works by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins, body chemicals that are necessary for blood clotting and which also sensitize nerve endings to pain..
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