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Generic Name : Aspirin
Pronunciation : as' pir in
Trade Name(s):
India- A.S.A Ec-Tab, Alpyrin Tab, Apidin Tab, Asa Tab, Ascad Tab, Asicom Tab, Asp-Atorva Cap, Aspent Tab, Aspin 100 Enteric-Coated Tab, Aspisol Tab, Codopyrin Tab, Colsprin 325 Tab, Colsprin 650 Tab, Colsprin Tab, Cotasprin Tab, Cv-Sprin Tab, Delayed Release Aspirin Tab, Delisprin Tab, Dispersible Aspirin Tab, Disprin Tab, Ecosprin Enteric-Coated Tab, E-Prin Tab, Equagesic Tab, Gra Tab, Insprin-Er Tab, Lda 75 Tab, Linzi Inj, Linzi Tab, Loprin Tab, Loprin-Ds Tab, Low Dose Aspirin Tab, Manospirin Er-Tab, Manospirin Tab, Mazoral Tab, Micropyrin Tab, Nusprin Tab, Od-Prin Tab, Optaz Tab, Otaspirin Tab, Prin Tab, Sprin Tab, Tinyspirin Tab, X-Prin Extentab, Zosprin Enteric-Coated Tab.
International- Ascriptin.
Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is an analgesic and antipyretic, prescribed for pain, heart attack and fever. The drug decreases the substances that cause pain and inflammation.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Contraindicated in patients with blood disorder, liver or kidney impairment and hypersensitivity.
Category D : There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women despite potential risks.
When it is to be taken : Adult: PO- Prophylaxis of MI- 75-325 mg/day.
Stent implantation -325 mg 2 hr pre-op, then 160-325 mg/day.
Pain and fever- 325-650 mg 4-6 hourly. Max: 4 g/day.
Pain and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal and joint disorders -Initial: 2.4-3.6 g/day. Maintenance: 3.6-5.4 g/day.
How it should be taken : It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food.
Special Instruction :
* Caution should be exercised in patients with history of heartburn, stomach upset or stomach pain and if you have or ever had ulcers, anemia, bleeding problems such as hemophilia, kidney or liver diseases, any allergy, who are taking other medications, during pregnancy and breast feeding.
* Avoid alcohol consumption.
*It should not be given to children who have fever, flu symptoms or chickenpox; otherwise it may lead to a fatal condition named as Reye's syndrome.
Side Effects :
Gastrointestinal -
Nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and heartburn.
Miscellaneous -
Drowsiness, headache, allergic reactions and hearing problems.
Other Precautions :
* Monitor blood sugar level regularly while taking this medication.
* It may cause severe bleeding; avoid bruising or injury.
Storage Conditions :
Store it at room temperature.
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