Hi, I had a bet and I need a quick answer. Is acetylsalicylic acid same as aspirin? My friends are convincing me that those two medications are not the same. I am not sure, but I think that acetylsalicylic acid and aspirin are the same. Do you know something more about this?
Acetylsalicylic acid is the same as aspirin. In the matter of fact, acetylsalicylic acid is main ingredient in aspirin. It is commonly used for fever, for treating pain, as anti-inflammatory drug. Also, it can be used as antiplatelet, for preventing heart and brain attack. So, as you can see, you win this bet.