Aloxiprin Explained

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 drug.^[1] It is a chemical compound of aluminium hydroxide and aspirin.^{[2] [3]}

Alternative names and combinations

• Palaprin Forte^[4]
• Askit Powders - A powder combination of aspirin, aloxiprin and caffeine.^[5]

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

1. Web site: MIMS . Aloxiprin . 16 April 2011 . MIMS.
2. Web site: Encarta. Aloxiprin. Encarta. 16 April 2011.
3. CUMMINGS AJ, MARTIN BK, WIGGINS LF . In vitro and in vivo properties of aloxiprin: a new aluminium derivative of acetylsalicylic acid . J. Pharm. Pharmacol. . 15 . 56–62 . 1963 . 14024235 . 10.1111/j.2042-7158.1963.tb12743.x. 33366977 .
4. Geller J . A comparative trial of aloxiprin ('Palaprin Forte') and phenylbutazone ('Butazolidin') . The British Journal of Clinical Practice . 22 . 9 . 392–4 . 1968 . 4876729 .
5. Web site: Net Doctor UK. Askit Powders. Treatments for joint, muscle and bone conditions. 16 April 2011.

External links

• CTD's Aloxiprin page from the Comparative Toxicogenomics Database