Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is asa aspirin?
9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes: Asa stands for acetylsalicylic acid which is the chemical name for plain old aspirin.
Answered 12/2/2019
5.9k views
Thank
Asa = aspirin: asa is often used as a symbol for aspirin
Answered 11/11/2018
3.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I am experiencing fatigue, chest tightness that gets worse with psychological stress, that is unaffected by smoking, aspirin (asa), cold weather, cold or flu, exercise, recent exposure to allergens, night time, and without dull or aching sensation, aching
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Are there any repercussions of taking daily aspirin?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Been sad and scared since being diagnosed with small PFO and ASA. Dr says no to aspirin bc of the length of time I would be taking it but so worried!
I'm 53 yrs female recently dx minor 0.9cm ASA only no symptoms. Is it necessary for Aspirin/day or is diet higher in Vit E okay like I do anyway pse?
My hemoglobin count is very high (825). I am taking ASA 81mg baby Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid Delayed Release Tablets) and 25mg Teva-Hydrochlorothiazide tablets. Will these help me lower my hemoglobin count, or should I be taking something else?
My platelet count is very high (825). I'm taking 25mg Teva-Hydrochlorothiazide tablets & ASA 8mg baby Aspirin tablets. Would these medications help lower it? I get tested every 3 months & it keeps rising. Also, would a blood transfusion help?
Wife having total knee replacement done in a month and will be on ASA versus something like Coumadin, she is an RN and is aware of the risks of Coumadin therapy, but she is unsure if aspirin will reduce the risk of clots as efficiently? Thanks!
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
