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aspirin and Polymyositis

aspirin has been researched along with Polymyositis in 4 studies

Aspirin: The prototypical analgesic used in the treatment of mild to moderate pain. It has anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties and acts as an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase which results in the inhibition of the biosynthesis of prostaglandins. Aspirin also inhibits platelet aggregation and is used in the prevention of arterial and venous thrombosis. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p5)
acetylsalicylate : A benzoate that is the conjugate base of acetylsalicylic acid, arising from deprotonation of the carboxy group.
acetylsalicylic acid : A member of the class of benzoic acids that is salicylic acid in which the hydrogen that is attached to the phenolic hydroxy group has been replaced by an acetoxy group. A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug with cyclooxygenase inhibitor activity.

Polymyositis: Diseases characterized by inflammation involving multiple muscles. This may occur as an acute or chronic condition associated with medication toxicity (DRUG TOXICITY); CONNECTIVE TISSUE DISEASES; infections; malignant NEOPLASMS; and other disorders. The term polymyositis is frequently used to refer to a specific clinical entity characterized by subacute or slowly progressing symmetrical weakness primarily affecting the proximal limb and trunk muscles. The illness may occur at any age, but is most frequent in the fourth to sixth decade of life. Weakness of pharyngeal and laryngeal muscles, interstitial lung disease, and inflammation of the myocardium may also occur. Muscle biopsy reveals widespread destruction of segments of muscle fibers and an inflammatory cellular response. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp1404-9)

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"An elderly woman with chronic ulcerative colitis who developed proximal muscle weakness, increased serum creatine phosphokinase activity, and histological and electromyographic abnormalities characteristic of polymyositis is described."2.38Polymyositis associated with ulcerative colitis. ( Chawla, YK; Chugh, S; Dang, N; Dilawari, JB; Radotra, BD; Sawhney, IM, 1993)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (25.00)18.7374
1990's1 (25.00)18.2507
2000's1 (25.00)29.6817
2010's1 (25.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Monif, GRG1
MONIF, GR1
RAGAN, C1
Chugh, S1
Dilawari, JB1
Sawhney, IM1
Dang, N1
Radotra, BD1
Chawla, YK1
Lee, SC1
Kim, DH1
Won, YH1

Reviews

1 review available for aspirin and Polymyositis

ArticleYear
Polymyositis associated with ulcerative colitis.
    Gut, 1993, Volume: 34, Issue:4

    Topics: Aged; Aspirin; Chronic Disease; Colitis, Ulcerative; Colon; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Human

1993

Other Studies

3 other studies available for aspirin and Polymyositis

ArticleYear
The myth of autoimmunity.
    Medical hypotheses, 2018, Volume: 121

    Topics: Antibodies; Antigens; Aspirin; Autoimmune Diseases; Autoimmunity; Crohn Disease; Diabetes Mellitus,

2018
The anti-inflammatory effect of salicylates in polymyositis.
    Arthritis and rheumatism, 1962, Volume: 5

    Topics: Aspirin; Humans; Myositis; Polymyositis; Salicylates

1962
Multiple sterile abscesses in antiphospholipid antibody syndrome.
    Cutis, 2001, Volume: 68, Issue:4

    Topics: Abscess; Adult; Antiphospholipid Syndrome; Aspirin; Drug Therapy, Combination; Extremities; Female;

2001