An illustration showing the mechanism of Aspirin and its role in pain relief. Aspirin, also known as acetylsalicylic acid, works in a number of different ways in the body to relieve pain and reduce fever and inflammation. It prevents the production of pain messengers called prostaglandins in the body by inhibiting COX1 and COX2, which are needed to produce prostaglandins.

An illustration showing the mechanism of Aspirin and its role in pain relief. Aspirin, also known as acetylsalicylic acid, works in a number of different ways in the body to relieve pain and reduce fever and inflammation. It prevents the production of pain messengers called prostaglandins in the body by inhibiting COX1 and COX2, which are needed to produce prostaglandins. Stock Photo
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3927 x 2519 px | 33.2 x 21.3 cm | 13.1 x 8.4 inches | 300dpi

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6 December 2017

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Mechanism of Aspirin in Pain Relief, Illustration