Aspirin
The world's most famous painkiller
Summary
Aspirin is a fever-reducing painkiller that has been in use for more than a century. It is really a laboratory-improved version of a substance found in the bark of the willow tree.
In depth
Aspirin, known chemically as acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), is a synthetic drug with analgesic (pain-relieving), antipyretic (fever-reducing) and anti-inflammatory properties. It works by blocking the cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes that produce prostaglandins in the body. Because it also stops blood platelets from clumping together, it is widely used to help prevent heart attacks.
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