How does aspirin function as a medication and what mechanisms make it effective for reducing pain, inflammation and clot formation?
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Aspirin inhibits cyclooxygenase enzymes (COX-1 & COX-2), reducing prostaglandins synthesis, which diminishes inflammation, pain perception, and thromboxane A2, minimizing clot formation.