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Aspirin. A medical miracle. Source: http://jakeandkims.blogspot.com/2010/07/medicine-highlight-aspirin.html. Index. Reason for this topic History Chemistry of aspirin Uses Contra-indications Side effects Conclusion Questions, discussion. Why talk about aspirin?.
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Aspirin A medical miracle • Source: http://jakeandkims.blogspot.com/2010/07/medicine-highlight-aspirin.html
Index • Reason for this topic • History • Chemistry of aspirin • Uses • Contra-indications • Side effects • Conclusion • Questions, discussion
Why talk about aspirin? • Most people come across aspirin • You can teach an old dog new tricks!
History • Hippocrates, father of medicine • Left records of relieving pain
History • Hippocrates, father of medicine • 460 – 377 BC
History • Hippocrates of Kos
History • Hippocrates of Kos
1829 • Hippo-crates used the willow tree
1829 • It’s in willow tree bark
1829 • It’s salicin does the job! • But… side effects
1853 • France: Charles Frédéric Gerhardt neutralizes salicin with: • sodium • acetyl chloride
1853 • France: Charles Frédéric Gerhardt neutralizes salicin with: • sodium • acetyl chloride
1900 • Germany: Felix Hoffmann • Bayer patents the drug • Its name: aspirin
1900 • Germany: Felix Hoffmann • Bayer patents the drug • Its name: aspirin
1900 • Germany: Felix Hoffmann • Bayer patents the drug • Its name: aspirin
Chemistry • salicylic acid
Chemistry • acetic anhedryde
Chemistry • aspirin
Uses • Various pains, e.g. • painful periods • headaches • Fever • Stroke • Heart attack and heart attack prevention • Arthritis • Prevention of blood clots
Special case 1829 • Stopping a heart attack • Advice: • Have aspirins ready • Chest pains? Chew one
Side effects • Abdominal pains, cramps • Stomach irritation • Heartburn • Nausea/vomiting
When not to use • On women • during pregnancy, especially after 6 months • when breastfeeding • On children • In case of: • Salicates allergy • Ulcers • Bleeding disorders
Properties • Aspirin is absorbed in stomach
Functions • Decreasing pain • Decreasing fever • Preventing blood clots • Countering strokes and arthitis
More • http://www.periodicvideos.com/videos/mv_aspirin.htm • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspirin