Caffeine+aspirin
About
Caffeine+aspirin belongs to a group of medicines known as 'analgesics' mainly prescribed for the treatment of pain, headaches, muscle pain, minor arthritis pain, and fever or body pain caused by the common cold. Pain is a general term that describes the uncomfortable sensations in the body. The intensity of pain can range from annoying to debilitating, or a sharp stabbing or a dull ache. The possible causes of pain include headache, cramps, toothache, muscle strain or overuse, arthritis, stomach ache.
Caffeine+aspirin contains two medicines, namely: Aspirin and Caffeine. Aspirin belongs to the category of salicylate that works by inhibiting the activity of the enzyme cyclooxygenase (COX) which forms prostaglandins (PGs) that cause swelling, inflammation, pain and fever. On the other hand, Caffeine is a stimulant that works by work by blocking the neurotransmitter known as adenosine, increasing excitability in the brain, thereby relieving headache and enhances the effect of aspirin.
Take Caffeine+aspirin with or without food with one glass of water. However, if stomach upset occurs, then take it with milk or food. Swallow the tablets as a whole without crushing or chewing the tablets as it can increase stomach upset. The doctor should suggest the dosage and length of treatment after checking your medical condition and response to treatment. Some persons may experience undesirable effects of Caffeine+aspirin that includes getting nervous and excitable, trouble sleeping, stomach pain, or heartburn, upset stomach or throwing up. However, not every person experiences these side effects or has minor side effects but if the unpleasant effects persist or worsen, then seek medical attention immediately.
If a person is allergic to Caffeine+aspirin or notices any allergic reaction like itching, peeling red skin, trouble breathing, then they need to talk to the doctor. A person should limit the consumption of alcohol while taking Caffeine+aspirin as it may increase the risk of stomach/ gastric bleeding. This medicine is not advisable for children with flu, fever, or chickenpox unless the doctor has especially to them. This medicine is not allowed to use in late in pregnancy or last trimester in pregnancy as it may cause possible harm to the unborn baby and delay labour and childbirth. Caffeine+aspirin can cause Reye's syndrome (a rare but serious medical condition that causes swelling in the brain and liver, especially in children and teenagers). This medicine is not allowed to use in breastfeeding woman as it may harm the nursing infant and high doses of maternal aspirin after passing in breast milk could impair platelet function in the baby.
Uses of Caffeine+aspirin
Medicinal Benefits
Caffeine+aspirin is analgesic that is used to treat pain associated due to various conditions like menstrual cramps, headache, toothache, or muscle aches, fever, minor arthritis pain, and fever or body aches caused by the common cold and inflammation. In some cases, Caffeine+aspirin is also suggested to treat or prevent heart attacks, strokes, and chest pain (angina). If this medicine is using for cardiovascular conditions, then it should be used under the supervision of a doctor. When a body is hurt or infected, the body starts making hormones called prostaglandins. The release of prostaglandins is responsible for swelling, sometimes fever, and sending pain signals to the brain. Caffeine+aspirin works by blocking the activity of the cyclooxygenase (COX) and prostaglandins (PGs) that in turn lowers the pain and reduces swelling, inflammation, and fever.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Caffeine+aspirin
- Upset stomach
- Heartburn
- Drowsiness
- Mild headache
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Caffeine+aspirin can cause ulcers and bleeding in your stomach or gut especially if taken for a longer duration so your doctor may suggest you not to take Caffeine+aspirin if you have a stomach ulcer or bleeding problems. Do not take in a bleeding disorder like haemophilia and if allergic to aspirin or caffeine or any other pain killers like ibuprofen. You should avoid drinking alcohol, taking pain killers, and the abortion pill (mifepristone) with Caffeine+aspirin as it may increase the risk of gastric bleeding and lower the effectiveness of the medication. Caffeine+aspirin should not be given in the children and teenagers as it may cause Reye's syndrome (a type of viral infection affecting brain and liver). Caffeine+aspirin has the ability to pass into breast milk and can harm the nursing infant, so consult with your doctor if you are breast-feeding mother before taking Caffeine+aspirin. The use of Caffeine+aspirin is strictly restricted in the last trimester of pregnancy as it can harm the unborn baby. Make sure that your laboratory personnel and doctors know that you are taking this medicine as it may interfere with laboratory tests like urine sugar tests, possibly causing false test results.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Like other medications, Caffeine+aspirin could interact with other medications that include immune-related drugs (cyclosporin, tacrolimus), pain killers ( naproxen, ibuprofen), heart disease-related pills (acetazolamide, digoxin), the abortion pill (mifepristone), blood thinners (warfarin, heparin, phenindione, clopidogrel), anti-epilepsy drug (valproate, phenytoin), high blood pressure pills (captopril, metoprolol), an antidepressant (fluoxetine, sertraline, lithium), steroids, gout drug (probenecid), anti-cancer or anti-arthritis drug (methotrexate), anti-diabetic pills (glibenclamide), and osteoporosis-related drug (oral alendronate).
Drug-Food Interaction: Taking Caffeine+aspirin along with alcohol, caffeine, and herbal supplements like ‘Ginkgo Biloba’ can affect the working of Caffeine+aspirin and potentiate the side effect of this medicine.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Caffeine+aspirin should not be given in patients with blood clotting disorder (haemophilia), bleeding disorder, liver/kidney problem, stomach or intestinal ulcer, von willebrand's disease, asthma, severe heart problems which can cause shortness of breath.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafeThe consumption of alcohol is strictly restricted with Caffeine+aspirin, as together it may potentiate unpleasant effects like stomach ulcer and gastric bleeding.
Pregnancy
unsafeConsume only if strongly recommended by the doctor. This medicine is not allowed to use in late in pregnancy or the last trimester in pregnancy as it may cause possible harm to the unborn baby and delay labor and birth.
Breast Feeding
unsafeTake Caffeine+aspirin only if prescribed by the doctor as it is known to pass on in a limited quantity via breast milk to the child.
Driving
safe if prescribedCaffeine+aspirin does not interfere with the thinking ability of a person so it is safer to drive after taking Caffeine+aspirin.
Liver
cautionCaffeine+aspirin is suggested to be taken with caution, especially if a person has a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Kidney
cautionCaffeine+aspirin is suggested to take with caution, especially if a person has a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Children
cautionIntake of Caffeine+aspirin is not allowed to use in children less than 3 years of age. However, it can be given to the children above 3 years of age if the doctor has prescribed it.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- A person should take a low cholesterol diet along with a regular exercise regime as it will help the body to deal with pain in an efficient manner.
- The intake of alcohol with Caffeine+aspirin may increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding (stomach bleeding) so limit the consumption.
- One should avoid consuming a high fatty meal and eat nutritious food so that body responds better to the medication.
- As a cautionary measure, it is suggested to avoid eating junk food items from outside and stick to freshly prepared home-cooked meals for a speedy recovery.
- Practice relaxation techniques that help to calm down the mind and reduce pain levels.
Special Advise
- Diagnostic tests like CT scan, MRI, and Myelogram can help in detecting the type of pain.
- Use of Aspirin has been linked with Reye's syndrome (a viral infection causing liver and brain damage), so its use in children and teenagers should be done with caution for pain.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Pain describes uncomfortable sensations in the body that can range from sharp stabbing or a dull ache. It can be consistent, can start and stop frequently or happen under some medical conditions. Some of the common causes of pain include headache, cramps, muscle strain or overuse, cuts, arthritis, and stomach ache. Acute pain usually starts suddenly, and go within days or weeks. However, if the pain is ongoing and lasts for more than 3 months, then it is said to be chronic.
FAQs
When a person is hurt or has an infection, then the body starts making hormones called prostaglandins which are responsible for causing swelling, fever, inflammation in the body and send pain signals to the brain. This medicine works by blocking the activity of the cyclooxygenase (COX) and prostaglandins (PGs) that, in turn, lowers the pain and reduces swelling, inflammation, and fever.
Usually, a person starts noticing the pain-relieving effects of Caffeine+aspirin after 20 to 30 minutes of taking the medication.
It has been reported that if Caffeine+aspirin can cause ulcers in your stomach or gut especially if taken for a longer duration. Your doctor may suggest you not to take this medicine if you have a stomach ulcer, or if you've had one in the past.
Some people experience stomach upset problems after taking Caffeine+aspirin, so it is better to take this medicine with a meal or milk for better absorption of the medication.
It has been reported that in some conditions, Caffeine+aspirin is used for thinning of blood as it acts by preventing platelets (a type of blood cells) from sticking together and forming clots. Thus, a person should tell their doctor about their medical history or if any medicine they are taking.
This medicine is restricted to use in persons who have an active bleeding disorder such as haemophilia.
Caffeine+aspirin may cause Reye's syndrome that is a rare and serious disease that generally occurs in children if Caffeine+aspirin is given to treat a viral infection like smallpox, and chickenpox.
Caffeine+aspirin contains aspirin (a blood thinner) which might delay clotting time while surgery leading to excessive bleeding and blood loss. So, your doctor may ask you to stop taking Caffeine+aspirin before undergoing surgery.
A person should tell their doctor if they have a recent history of stomach or intestinal bleeding, active bleeding caused by haemophilia or another blood-clotting disorder, or hypersensitivity to an NSAID (a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug) or pain killer. Caffeine+aspirin is contraindicated in these conditions.
If a person has asthma or has hay fever or any other chronic respiratory disease, then they should not take Caffeine+aspirin as it may induce an asthma attack and even worsen the condition.
Use of Caffeine+aspirin is not allowed in children and teenagers who have flu, chickenpox, or any undiagnosed illness. Additionally, if the child is vaccinated recently then asking Caffeine+aspirin might increase the risk of Reye's syndrome.
