Cardisprin (Aspirin)


Brand Name: Cardisprin

Generic Name: Aspirin

Manufacturer/Agent: Cosmos Ltd


Formulation: tabs

Strength: 75mg

Pack size: 28

Trade Price: KES 90.00

Retail Price: @ KES 4.29


Class: Nsaids (Musculoskeletal agents)

Mechanism of Action:


Synonym: Acetylsalicylic Acid, Asa

Molecular Formulae: C9H8O4 = 180.2

Precautions: Allergy to nsaids. use in children. hemophilia. caution in asthma, bronchospasm, heart disease, peptic ulcer, diabetes, gout, gastritis, hypothrombinemia.

Indications/Uses: Fever, pain (arthritis, osteoid osteoma, chronic pain), migraine, rheumatic fever, kawasaki disease , pericarditis, coronary artery disease: 300 to 1000 mg qds to a max of 8000 mg/day. prevention of myocardial infarction and stroke; 75 mg od.

Interactions: Coumarin anticoagulants. hypoglycaemics. methotrexate (increased toxicity). spironolactone.

Side Effects: Stomach upset, dyspepsia, heartburn, gi bleeding. dizziness, tinnitus, hearing loss, vertigo, sweating, skin reactions, angioedema, bronchospasm, increased liver enzymes. reye`s syndrome in children.