Aspirex Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing Brand Resources

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Aspirin

Indications/Uses

Secondary prevention of thrombotic cerebrovascular or CV disease in patients w/ transient ischemic attacks, stroke, acute MI, angina pectoris, CABG, atrial fibrillation.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

1 tab once daily.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to aspirin or any other NSAIDs. Patients w/ active peptic ulceration, haemophilia & other bleeding disorders. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn & adolescent <18 yr.

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Special Precautions

Patients w/ active GI lesions or w/ a history of recurrent GI lesions, ulcers, or persistent or recurring stomach disorders. Monitor for signs of GI bleeding or ulcer perforation.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Bronchospasm; GI irritation & haemorrhage (occasionally major), other haemorrhage (eg, subconjunctival).

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Drug Interactions

Enhanced hypoprothrombinemic effect & increased risk of bleeding of warfarin & other oral anticoagulants. Enhanced hypoglycemic effect of sulfonylureas (eg, chlorpropamide, tolbutamide). Concomitant w/ corticosteroids may decrease serum salicylate conc. Increased adverse effects (particularly GI & renal effects) w/ NSAIDs. Phenylbutazone, probenecid, sulfinpyrazone; methotrexate.

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Storage

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Action

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MIMS Class

Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets & Fibrinolytics (Thrombolytics)

ATC Classification

B01AC06 - acetylsalicylic acid ; Belongs to the class of platelet aggregation inhibitors excluding heparin. Used in the treatment of thrombosis.

Regulatory Classification

POM

Presentation/Packing

Form

Aspirex tab 81 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's

Aspirex

aspirin

Manufacturer:

Favorex

Distributor:

DKSH