Dictionary of Cancer Terms
View in Spanish: Trisalicilato de colina y magnesio
Choline magnesium trisalicylate (KOH-leen mag-NEE-see-um TRY-suh-LIH-sih-LAYT)
A substance used to treat arthritis and relieve pain, inflammation, and fever. It is also being studied in the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Choline magnesium trisalicylate blocks the action of a substance that sends a pain message to the brain. It is a type of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Also called Trilisate.
Source: National Cancer Institute Dictionary of Cancer Terms, available at www.cancer.gov/dictionary.