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Generic: Aspirin

Form: Tablet 150mg

Indication

PO Prophylaxis of myocardial infarction Adult: 75-300 mg once daily. Lower doses should be used in patients receiving ACE inhibitors. Stent implantation Adult: 300 mg 2 hr before procedure followed by 150-300 mg/day thereafter. Mild to moderate pain and fever Adult: 150-300 mg repeated every 4-6 hr according to response. Max: 4 g/day. Pain and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal and joint disorders Adult: Initial: 2.4-3.6 g/day in divided doses. Usual maintenance: 3.6-5.4 g/day. Monitor serum concentrations. Hepatic impairment: Severe liver disease: Not recommended

Administration

Alcohol, corticosteroids, analgin, phenylbutazone and oxyphenbutazone may increase risk of GI ulceration. Aspirin increases phenytoin levels. May antagonize actions of uricosurics and spironolactone. Potentially Fatal: May potentiate effects of anticoagulants, methotrexate and oral hypoglycaemics.

Adult Dose

Patients with history of asthma, angioedema, urticaria or rhinitis, nasal polyp, severe renal or hepatic impairment, lactation. Lactation: Drug enters breast milk; decision should be made regarding whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue drug, taking into account importance of drug to mother.

Child Dose

Pregnancy category: C; D in 3rd trimester

Renal Dose

Aspirin is an analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic. It inhibits cyclooxygenase, which is responsible for the synthesis of prostaglandin and thromboxane. It also inhibits platelet aggregation.

Contraindication

PO Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis Child: <25 kg: 60-100 mg/kg/day PO divided q6-8hr (maintain serum salicylate at 150-300 mcg/mL) >25 kg: 2.4-3.6 g/day Pain & Fever <12 years 10-15 mg/kg PO q4hr, up to 60-80 mg/kg/day

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Uses of __NAME__

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Side effects of __NAME__

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How to use __NAME__

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. __NAME__ is to be taken with food.

How __NAME__ works

__NAME__ is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with anti-platelet action. It works by preventing platelets from sticking together which decreases the formation of harmful blood clots. This lowers the chance of heart attack or stroke.

Safety Advice

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with __NAME__.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of __NAME__ is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Safety Advice

__NAME__ should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of __NAME__ may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of __NAME__ is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.