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Composition :

ASPIRIN-75MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Zydus Cadila

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About ASA Tablet

ASA Tablet belongs to the class of anti-inflammatory and blood-thinning/antiplatelet agents. Its use varies according to its strength. In a low dose (about 75 mg), Aspirin acts as a blood-thinning or antiplatelet agent used to prevent heart attack and stroke. On the other hand, in high dose (about 325 mg) acts as an analgesic, relieving minor aches, pains and fevers. Your doctor may also prescribe ASA Tablet immediately after a heart attack to prevent further clots and heart tissue death. A heart attack generally refers to the blocked flow of blood due to blocked arteries. This blockage is due to the build-up of fat, cholesterol and other substances (plaque) in arteries.

ASA Tablet plays a vital role in the thinning of blood by its anti-platelet activity to decrease the risk of blood clot formation and subsequent heart attack. Low-dose aspirin makes the blood less sticky, preventing the risk of heart attack and stroke. Besides this, it inhibits the activity of the cyclooxygenase (COX) and prostaglandins (PGs) that cause inflammation, swelling, pain and fever.

You can take ASA Tablet with food or without food. It should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, bite, or break it. Your doctor will advise you how often you take your tablets based on your medical condition. ASA Tablet can be given through oral and rectal routes. In some cases, you may experience stomach upset, heartburn, drowsiness, mild headache, ankle swelling (oedema), slow heart rate, and nausea. ASA Tablet is known to cause dizziness, so driving should be avoided. Most of these side effects of ASA Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

You should avoid drinking alcohol, taking painkillers (ibuprofen, ketorolac) and the abortion pill (mifepristone) with ASA Tablet as together it can increase your risk of stomach or gastric bleeding. ASA Tablet should not be given to children with flu, fever, or chickenpox until the doctor has prescribed it. ASA Tablet can cause Reye's syndrome (a rare but serious condition with swelling in the brain and liver common in children and teenagers). Do not use ASA Tablet during the last trimester of pregnancy due to possible harm to the unborn baby. ASA Tablet passes into the breast milk and may harm the nursing infant. So tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy, or breastfeeding mother before taking ASA Tablet . Many people using ASA Tablet do not have serious side effects. However, tell your doctor if you have stomach upset, mild indigestion, easy bruising or bleeding, difficulty in hearing, ringing in the ears, dark urine, change in the amount of urine, persistent or severe nausea/vomiting, unexplained tiredness, dizziness, and yellowing of eyes/skin (jaundice). ASA Tablet may increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding (from the stomach/intestine), intracranial bleeding (bleeding in the brain) or other areas of the body. So, after consulting a doctor only, you should take ASA Tablet .

Uses of ASA Tablet

Pain relief, Prevention of heart attack, Prevention of stroke

Directions for Use

ASA Tablet should not be used unless prescribed by a doctor. Always take ASA Tablet exactly as your doctor told you. Take ASA Tablet with food to avoid upset stomach. Swallow ASA Tablet with a full glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine before swallowing.

Medicinal Benefits

Low dose of Aspirin acts as a blood thinner preventing blood cells sticking together and forming a blood clot in the arteries of the heart. This decreases the risk of having any heart attack or stroke in future. A high dose of Aspirin inhibits the activity of the cyclooxygenase (COX) and prostaglandins (PGs) that cause inflammation, swelling, pain, and fever. 

Storage

Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
Side effects of ASA Tablet
Here are the step-by-step strategies to manage the side effects of "indigestion" caused by medication usage:
  • Take medications with food (if recommended): It can help prevent stomach distress and indigestion.
  • Eat smaller, more frequent meals: Divide daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to ease digestion.
  • Avoid trigger foods: Identify and avoid foods that trigger indigestion, such as spicy, fatty, or acidic foods.
  • Stay upright after eating: Sit or stand upright for at least 1-2 hours after eating to prevent stomach acid from flowing into the oesophagus.
  • Avoid carbonated drinks: Avoid drinking carbonated beverages, such as soda or beer, which can worsen indigestion.
  • Manage stress: To alleviate indigestion, engage in stress-reducing activities like deep breathing exercises or meditation.
  • Consult a doctor if needed: If indigestion worsens or persists, consult a healthcare professional to adjust the medication regimen or explore alternative treatments.
Here are the step-by-step strategies to manage the side effects of "indigestion" caused by medication usage:
  • Take medications with food (if recommended): It can help prevent stomach distress and indigestion.
  • Eat smaller, more frequent meals: Divide daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to ease digestion.
  • Avoid trigger foods: Identify and avoid foods that trigger indigestion, such as spicy, fatty, or acidic foods.
  • Stay upright after eating: Sit or stand upright for at least 1-2 hours after eating to prevent stomach acid from flowing into the oesophagus.
  • Avoid carbonated drinks: Avoid drinking carbonated beverages, such as soda or beer, which can worsen indigestion.
  • Manage stress: To alleviate indigestion, engage in stress-reducing activities like deep breathing exercises or meditation.
  • Consult a doctor if needed: If indigestion worsens or persists, consult a healthcare professional to adjust the medication regimen or explore alternative treatments.

Drug Warnings

You should avoid drinking alcohol, taking pain killers (like ibuprofen, naproxen, ketorolac), and the abortion pill (mifepristone) with ASA Tablet . Together intake can increase the risk of gastric bleeding and lower efficiency of ASA Tablet in preventing heart attack and stroke. ASA Tablet should not be given to the children with flu, fever, or chickenpox until the doctor has prescribed it. ASA Tablet can cause Reye's syndrome (rare but serious condition with swelling in the brain and liver common in children). Do not use ASA Tablet during the last trimester of pregnancy due to possible harm to the unborn baby. ASA Tablet passes into the breast milk and may harm the nursing infant. So tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy, or breast-feeding mother before taking ASA Tablet . ASA Tablet may increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding (from the stomach/intestine), intracranial bleeding (bleeding in the brain) or, other areas of the body. ASA Tablet may interfere with laboratory tests like urine sugar tests possibly causing false test results. Make sure laboratory personnel and doctors know that you are taking ASA Tablet . Before taking ASA Tablet tell your doctor if you have a stomach ulcer, bleeding disorder, low Vitamin K, aspirin induced asthma, allergic to ASA Tablet or other pain killers, kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, or going to have any type of surgery.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Food Interactions

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ASPIRIN-75MGCaffeine containing foods/drinks
Mild

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Low cholesterol diet along with a regular exercise regime is found to complement treatment with ASA Tablet effectively. 
  • Avoid alcohol as it may increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding (stomach bleeding).
  • The high-fat meal should be avoided as it may further increase the risk of heart attack, and instead, eat heart-healthy foods.
  • As a precautionary measure, you are recommended not to consume junk food items from outside, stick to freshly prepared home-cooked meals and take proper rest for a speedy recovery.
  • And also, trying to replace most of your saturated fats with unsaturated fats can reduce total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol in a short span of time.
  • Foods like avocados, olive oil, fatty fish and nuts contain lots of heart-healthy unsaturated fats, so it’s beneficial to eat them regularly.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANALGESICS

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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ASPIRIN-75MGOther coagulation defects
Severe
ASPIRIN-75MGOther disorders of kidney and ureter, not elsewhere classified
Severe

FAQs

Yes, taking ASA Tablet can cause stomach upset. So, please take ASA Tablet with a meal to avoid it or do as advised by your doctor.

Yes, ASA Tablet is used for thinning of blood. It works by preventing platelets (type of blood cells) from sticking together and forming clots.

In most cases, doctor asks you to stop taking ASA Tablet few days prior to your surgery so as to prevent excessive blood loss during the surgery.

Reye's syndrome is a rare and serious disease which generally occurs in children if ASA Tablet is given to treat viral infection like small pox, and chicken pox.

Yes, ASA Tablet can cause stomach bleeding and it can increase in patients consuming alcohol along with ASA Tablet . Please consult your doctor if bleeding does not stop and do as advised.

If you are asthmatic, having hay fever or any other chronic respiratory diseases, taking ASA Tablet may induce an asthma attack and even worsen your condition. So, please inform your doctor before taking ASA Tablet if you are asthmatic.

Daily use of ASA Tablet with ibuprofen may decrease the efficiency of ASA Tablet 's ability to prevent heart attak and stroke as blood thinner.

No. ASA Tablet should not be used for the relief of stomach pain. In case you have stomach pain it might be the sign of gastric bleeding, or heartburn which can be one of the side effect of the ASA Tablet .

Yes. Taking with milk or snack can prevent the symptoms of stomach upset.

Children and teenagers should not take ASA Tablet if they have flu, chickenpox, or any undiagnosed illness. Besides this, if they have taken any vaccination recently, taking ASA Tablet might increase the risk of Reye's syndrome, a rare but serious illness. Your doctor will decide whether to prescribe in children or teenagers or not.

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Special Advise

ASA Tablet can cause stomach bleeding. Please consult your doctor if bleeding does not stop.

Disease/Condition Glossary

A heart attack occurs when the flow of blood to the heart is blocked due to the deposition of plaque (fat/cholesterol) in the arteries wall (coronary arteries) that nourish the heart. In some cases, plaque can rupture and form a blood clot that blocks blood flow. On the other hand, a stroke is a medical emergency condition in which blood supply to the brain is reduced or blocked, preventing brain cells (neurons) from getting sufficient oxygen and nutrients. As a result, brain cells begin to die in few minutes.

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