| sodium salicylate | <chemical> A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent that is less effective than equal doses of aspirin in relieving pain and reducing fever. However, individuals who are hypersensitive to aspirin may tolerate sodium salicylate. In general, this salicylate produces the same adverse reactions as aspirin, but there is less occult gastrointestinal bleeding. Pharmacological action: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, cyclooxygenase inhibitors. Chemical name: Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, monosodium salt (12 Dec 1998) |
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| theophylline calcium salicylate | A mixture of calcium theophylline and sodium salicylate in molecular proportion; has the same actions and uses as theophylline. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ethyl salicylate | The salicylic acid ester of ethyl alcohol, with the same action as methyl salicylate. (05 Mar 2000) |