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This medicine is used to treat mild to moderate pain, and prevent secondary thrombotic cerebrovascular (formation of a clot or other blockage in one of the blood vessels of the brain) or cardiovascular disease (damage to blood vessels supplying the heart) following surgery.

It is also used in the treatment of COVID-19.

Contradications

The patients with active or history of peptic ulcers (intestinal inflammation), hemophilia (bleeding disorder) and other bleeding disorders, severe renal (kidney) or hepatic (liver) impairment, and children under 16 years (unless prescribed by your doctor) should avoid use of this medicine.

Side effects

The patients administered with this medicine may experience bronchospasm (airway construction), gastrointestinal disturbances, allergic reactions, hemorrhages (loss of blood from damaged vessels), tinnitus (ringing in the ears), vertigo (spinning of the head), and increased bleeding.

Expert Advice

Take this medicine with meals or large volume of water or milk, preferably.
In case of any serious side effects, immediately contact your doctor.
Do not use aspirin if it has a strong vinegar-like odor.
Please drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration.
Do not use aspirin if you have tartrazine allergy.
Please avoid alcohol and high amounts of Vitamin C.

FAQs

Is aspirin safe in pregnancy and lactation?

It is best to avoid aspirin in pregnancy until the medical condition specifies so (for example to prevent early labor and preventing preeclampsia, low doses of aspirin are frequently delivered). High doses of aspirin should be strictly contraindicated in first and third trimesters, as it can result in pregnancy loss and congenital defects.

How does aspirin work?

Aspirin is a Non-Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drug (NSAID). It has antiplatelet properties, thereby stops the platelets from sticking together and preventing the formation of a clot.

Can I take aspirin if I suffer from hypertension?

Low dose aspirin therapy may be given in hypertensive patients only if the blood pressure is strictly controlled.

Is aspirin safe for asthmatic patients?

Asthmatic patients can develop a reaction to aspirin if they are sensitive to it. It can cause an excess production of leukotrienes, which can result in bronchospasm. It is therefore best to avoid.

Can aspirin be used topically for acne or other skin diseases?

Because it contains acetyl salicylic acid, aspirin may be beneficial in treating topical skin infections, however not much research has been done to prove this.

Does aspirin work for a hangover headache?

Using an aspirin for a hangover headache should not be the primary choice. Since alcohol damages stomach lining, aspirin use can further aggravate the chances of stomach bleeding.

Should I take an aspirin if I frequently suffer from stomach ache and heartburn?

If you frequently suffer from a burning stomach ache and heartburn, there is a chance that you have developed a stomach ulcer, in which case aspirin should strictly be contraindicated.

Can I take aspirin after a dental extraction?

Consult your dentist before continuing aspirin after an extraction.