ASPIRIN
ASPIRIN CHEMICAL FORMULA : C9H8O4
ASPIRIN USES : Anti-Inflammatory And Antipyretic Effects
Treatment
of
Pain
Fever
Inflammation
Inhibits
platelet aggregation and used in the
prevention of blood clots stroke, and myocardial infarction
ASPIRIN MECHANISM OF ACTION :
Class: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
Also
known as Aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA)
Non-selective
cyclo-oxygenase (cox) inhibitor
COX-1
inhibitor:
inhibition
of platelet aggregation
prevents
the production of pain-causing prostaglandins
This
process also stops the conversion of arachidonic acid to thromboxane A2 (TXA2),
which is a potent inducer of platelet aggregation. Platelet aggregation can
result in clots and harmful venous and arterial thromboembolism, leading to
conditions such as pulmonary embolism and stroke.
A
higher dose of acetylsalicylic acid is required for COX-2 inhibition
ASPIRIN RECOMMENDED DOSAGE :
(This is ideal dose for your knowledge. Do not take
without consult your DOCTOR or PHARMACIST)
As per body weight and condition
ASPIRIN ADVISE:
SCHEDULE H PRESCRIPTION DRUG-mean- Not to be sold by retail
without the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner.
Do not take aspirin if you are allergic to aspirin.
Do not use in
blood-clotting disorders (such as hemophilia, vitamin
K deficiency, low platelet count).
Do not use in
such condition:
asthma or seasonal allergies
stomach ulcers
liver disease
kidney disease
heart disease
high blood pressure
congestive heart failure
ASPIRIN AVAILABILITY :
Tablet
Aspirin 60 mg
Aspirin 150mg
capsule
ASPIRIN SIDE EFFECT :
Indigestion
Heartburn
Nausea
Vomiting
Increased
bleeding tendency
ASPIRIN DRUG INTERACTION :
Defibrotide
Dichlorphenamide
Aceclofenac
Amitriptyline
Chlorothiazide
Citalopram
Cyclosporine
Diclofenac
Digoxin
Etoricoxib
Fluoxetine
Heparin
Ibuprofen
Imipramine
Meclofenamate
Mefenamic Acid
Metformin
Naproxen
Nimesulide
Nortriptyline
Piracetam
Spironolactone
Treprostinil
Triamterene
Trichlormethiazide
Warfarin
ASPIRIN MARKETED WITH OTHER DRUGS:
Aspirin +
Atorvastatin
Aspirin +
Clopidogrel
Aspirin + Dipyridamole
Aspirin +
Isosorbide Mononitrate
Aspirin +
Atorvastatin + Metoprolol + Ramipril
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