Aspirin
Information about Aspirin
Aspirin uses
Aspirin is used for Angina (heart-related chest pain), heart attack and Stroke. It decreases the chances of having another heart attack or stroke from a disease related to your heart or blood vessels.
How aspirin works
Aspirin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with anti-platelet action. It works by preventing platelets from sticking together which decreases the formation of harmful blood clots. This lowers the chance of heart attack or stroke.
Common side effects of aspirin
Increased bleeding tendency, Nausea, Vomiting, Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin), Gastrointestinal bleeding, Low blood platelets, Dyspepsia, Inflammation of the nose, Shortness of breath, Red spots or bumps, Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood), Aplastic anemia, Allergic edema, Anaphylactic reaction, Intracranial bleeding, Hemorrhagic vasculitis, Bronchospasm, Asthma attack, Menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding), Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Lyell’s syndrome, Purpura, Erythema nodosum, Erythema multiforme
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Expert advice for Aspirin
- Aspirin helps prevent future heart attack and clot-related (ischemic) stroke.
- It is generally well-tolerated with minimum side effects.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- It may make you bleed more easily. Be careful while shaving, using sharp objects, or cutting fingernails or toenails.
- Inform your doctor if you notice blood in your vomit or have black/tarry stools.
- Stop taking Aspirin and tell your doctor if you have ringing in your ears, unusual bleeding, or nausea or vomiting that does not go away.
Frequently asked questions for Aspirin
Aspirin
Q. How long should I take Aspirin for?
You will need to take Aspirin for the rest of your life unless stopped by your doctor.
Q. When will I feel better after taking Aspirin?
Aspirin is known to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. You may not feel any difference after taking Aspirin. Keep taking it as prescribed by your doctor to keep getting the benefits.
Q. How long does Aspirin take to clear from the body?
It takes around 10 days for Aspirin to get cleared from the body after completely stopping this medicine.