Indications

Aspirin Tablet is used for the prevention of heart attack, stroke, heart problems such as angina (chest pain) and for the prevention of blood clot formation post heart surgery.

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity (attacks of asthma, angioedema, urticaria or rhinitis), active peptic ulceration; pregnancy (3rd trimester), children <12 yr, patients with haemophilia or haemorrhagic disorders, gout, severe renal or hepatic impairment, lactation.

Special Precautions

History of peptic ulcer or those prone to dyspepsia and those with gastric mucosal lesion, asthma or allergic disorders, dehydrated patients, uncontrolled hypertension, impaired renal or hepatic function, elderly.

Side Effects

GI disturbances; prolonged bleeding time, rhinitis, urticaria and epigastric discomfort; angioedema, salicylism, tinnitus; bronchospasm.

Drug Interactions

Alcohol, corticosteroids, analgin, phenylbutazone and oxyphenbutazone may increase risk of GI ulceration. Aspirin increases phenytoin levels. May antagonize actions of uricosurics and spironolactone.

Route of Administration

Oral

Dosage

As directed by the physician