Aloxiprin (or aluminium acetylsalicylate) is a medical drug used for the treatment of pain and inflammation associated with muscular skeletal and joint disorders.
It is used for its properties as an
anti-inflammatory,
antipyretic and
analgesic
An analgesic drug, also called simply an analgesic (American English), analgaesic (British English), pain reliever, or painkiller, is any member of the group of drugs used to achieve relief from pain (that is, analgesia or pain management). It ...
drug.
It is a chemical compound of aluminium hydroxide and
aspirin.
Alternative names and combinations
* Palaprin Forte.
*
Askit Powders
Askit Powders was a proprietary brand of headache cure sold primarily in the UK. The product combined aspirin, aloxiprin and caffeine.
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History
In the 19th century, it was common for apothecaries to create their own combinations of ...
- A powder combination of aspirin, aloxiprin and caffeine.
Contraindications
* People with allergies to salicylates.
* People with gastrointestinal ulcers.
* People with liver or kidney damage.
* Pregnant women in the 3rd trimester.
* Women who are breastfeeding.
* Use with other salicylates.
* Use with NSAIDs.
References
External links
CTD's Aloxiprin pagefrom the
Comparative Toxicogenomics Database
Antiplatelet drugs
Acetylsalicylic acids
Aluminium compounds
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