Aspirin

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.

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Brands with Aspirin :

Acemol
Ascard
Aspirin
Aspirin
Aspirin
Aspirin
Aspirin
Aspirin
Aspirin
Aspirin
Aspirin
Aspirin
Aspirin
Aspirin
Aspirin
Aspirin
Aspirin
Aspirin
Aspirin Junior
Asprin
Aspro
Aspro
Bayer Asprin
Bayer Asprin Cardio
Bayer Asprin Plus
Bayer Asprin Plus C
Cardisprin
Dawasprin
Disprin
Disprin
Disprin
Ecorin
Ecosprin
Junior Aspirin
Junior Aspirin
Junior Aspirin
Junior Aspirin
Junior Aspirin
Junior Asprin
Junior Asprin
Junior Asprin
Medisprin
Medprin
Meltaspirin
Osprin