Download Aspirin

Aspirin
(AS pir in)
Brand Names: U.S.
Ascriptin® Maximum Strength [OTC]; Ascriptin® Regular Strength [OTC]; Aspercin
[OTC]; Aspergum® [OTC]; Aspir-low [OTC]; Aspirtab [OTC]; Bayer® Aspirin Extra Strength [OTC]; Bayer®
Aspirin Regimen Adult Low Strength [OTC]; Bayer® Aspirin Regimen Children's [OTC]; Bayer® Aspirin
Regimen Regular Strength [OTC]; Bayer® Genuine Aspirin [OTC]; Bayer® Plus Extra Strength [OTC]; Bayer®
Women's Low Dose Aspirin [OTC]; Buffasal [OTC]; Bufferin® Extra Strength [OTC]; Bufferin® [OTC]; Buffinol
[OTC]; Ecotrin® Arthritis Strength [OTC]; Ecotrin® Low Strength [OTC]; Ecotrin® [OTC]; Halfprin® [OTC]; St
Joseph® Adult Aspirin [OTC]; Tri-Buffered Aspirin [OTC]
Brand Names: Canada
Asaphen; Asaphen E.C.; Entrophen®; Novasen; Praxis ASA EC 81 Mg Daily
Dose
Warning
• Do not give children and teenagers aspirin for flu signs or chickenpox.
• Stent patients: Talk with your heart doctor before stopping this drug, even if told to do so by some
other doctor.
• Sometimes drugs are not safe when you take them with certain other drugs. Taking them
together can cause bad side effects. This is one of those drugs. Be sure to talk to your doctor
about all the drugs you take.
What is this drug used for?
• It is used to stop heart attacks.
• It is used to stop strokes.
• It is used to ease pain, swelling, and fever.
• It is used to treat arthritis.
• It is used to treat gout attacks.
• It is used to treat rheumatic fever.
• It is used to protect bypass grafts and stents in the heart.
What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take this drug?
• Do not give to a child younger than 16 years of age for flu or chickenpox signs.
• If you have an allergy to aspirin or any other part of this drug.
• If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your
doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath;
wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
• If you have any of these health problems: Asthma, bleeding problems, nose polyps, or rhinitis.
• If you are more than 24 weeks pregnant.
Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products,
vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this drug
with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without
checking with your doctor.
What are some things I need to know or do while I take this drug?
• Tell dentists, surgeons, and other doctors that you use this drug.
• If you have had an ulcer or bleeding from your stomach or bowel, talk with your doctor.
• Have your blood work checked often. Talk with your doctor.
• Talk with your doctor before using products that have aspirin, blood thinners, garlic, ginseng,
ginkgo, ibuprofen or like products, pain drugs, or vitamin E.
• Take good care of your teeth. See a dentist often.
• Stent patients: Talk with your heart doctor before stopping this drug for any reason.
• You may bleed more easily. Be careful and avoid injury. Use a soft toothbrush and an electric razor.
• Avoid beer, wine, or mixed drinks.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the
benefits and risks of using this drug while you are pregnant.
• Use birth control that you can trust to stop pregnancy while taking this drug.
• Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.
• If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right
away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.
What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?
WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes
deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any
of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:
• Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or
without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual
hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Trouble breathing.
• Very bad dizziness or passing out.
• Change in thinking clearly and with logic.
• Very bad headache.
• Ringing in ears.
• Black, tarry, or bloody stools.
• Blood in the urine.
• Any bruising or bleeding.
What are some other side effects of this drug?
All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side
effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother
you or do not go away:
• Belly pain or heartburn.
• Upset stomach or throwing up. Many small meals, good mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free
candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help.
• Bleeding problems.
These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your
doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
You may report side effects to your national health agency.
How is this drug best taken?
Use this drug as ordered by your doctor. Read and follow the dosing on the label closely.
• To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
• Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
• Swallow enteric-coated and long-acting products whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
• Chewable tablet: Chew or crush well. Mix crushed tablet with food. Do not swallow it whole.
• Use suppository rectally.
What do I do if I miss a dose?
• Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
• If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
• Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
• Many times this drug is taken on an as needed basis. Do not take more often than told by the
doctor.
• Do not change the dose or stop this drug. Talk with the doctor.
How do I store and/or throw out this drug?
Oral:
• Store at room temperature.
• Protect from light.
• Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom.
Suppository:
• Store in a refrigerator. Do not freeze.
• Do not use suppositories if they have a vinegar smell.
• Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs.
General drug facts
• If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor.
• Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs.
• Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to
your doctor.
• Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or
vitamins.
• Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. If you have any questions about this drug,
please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
Disclaimer
This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other
medicine. Only your healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines
are right for you. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for
treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this
medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings,
precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is
not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your healthcare
provider. You must talk with your healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and
benefits of using this medicine.
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