Aspirin

Brand Name: Ascriptin, aspirin, juspirin

Aspirin is used for:
Treatment of aches and pains associated with headache, common cold, and sore throat and for reduction of fever. It may be used to reduce the risk of death and lessen the damaging effects of an acute heart attack. It is also used to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes in certain men and women who have already had a heart attack or ischemic stroke. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Aspirin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by inhibiting several different chemical processes within the body that cause pain, inflammation, and fever. It also reduces the tendency for blood to clot.

Do NOT use Aspirin if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Aspirin
you are a child or teenager with influenza (flu) or chickenpox
you have bleeding problems such as hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, or low blood platelets
you have active severe bleeding
you have had a severe allergic reaction (eg, severe rash, hives, breathing difficulties, dizziness), to aspirin, salicylates (eg, salsalate), tartrazine, or an NSAID (eg, ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib)
you are taking citrate salts (eg, calcium citrate) or mycophenolate
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

How to use Aspirin :
Use Aspirin as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Take Aspirin by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
Swallow Aspirin whole. Do not break, crush, or chew before swallowing.
Take Aspirin with a full glass of water (8 oz/240 mL).
Use Aspirin exactly as directed on the package, unless instructed differently by your doctor. If you are taking Aspirin without a prescription, follow any warnings and precautions on the label.
If you take bisphosphonates (eg, alendronate), cation exchange resins (eg, sodium polystyrene), cephalosporins (eg, cefpodoxime), imidazole antifungals (eg, ketoconazole), penicillamine, quinolone antibiotics (eg, ciprofloxacin), or tetracycline antibiotics (eg, doxycycline), do not take them at the same time you take Aspirin . Talk with your doctor about how you should take these other medicines along with Aspirin .
If you miss a dose of Aspirin and you are taking it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Possible side effects of Aspirin :
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Heartburn; nausea; upset stomach.Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); black or bloody stools; confusion; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; hearing loss; ringing in the ears; severe or persistent stomach pain; unusual bruising; vomiting.