Generic Name
AspirinPacks Price
- Tab 300 mg (060883): 100: 149.56: 175.95
- Tab 300 mg (060883): 3x10: 48.88: 57.50
- Tab 300 mg (060883): 600: 897.35: 1055.70
Meriprin
Therapeutic Group
Anti-thrombotic AgentsIndication Dosage
Aspirin is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that is commonly used to treat mild to moderate pain, fever, and inflammation. Some of the common indications of aspirin include:
- Pain relief: Aspirin can help alleviate pain caused by conditions such as headaches, toothaches, menstrual cramps, and arthritis.
- Fever reduction: Aspirin can help reduce fever by blocking the production of certain chemicals in the body.
- Anti-inflammatory effects: Aspirin can help reduce inflammation in the body, which can be beneficial in treating conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
- Blood thinning: Aspirin can help prevent blood clots by thinning the blood, which can be useful in preventing conditions such as heart attacks and strokes.
Transient Ischaemic Attack/stroke:
- Adults: 50-325 Mg Once Daily.
Acute Ischaemic Stroke:
- Adult: 300 Mg Once Daily For 14 Days, To Be Initiated 24 Hours After Thrombolysis Or As Soon As Possible.
Suspected Acute Myocardial Infarction:
- Adults: 160-162.5 Mg Once Daily As Soon As Suspect Mi. Maintenance: 160-162.5 Mg For 30 Days Post-infarction.
Prevention Or Recurrent Myocardial Infarction:
- Adults: 75-325 Mg Once Daily.
Following Coronary By-pass Surgery:
- Adult: 75-300 Mg Daily
Mild To Moderate Pain / Pyrexia:
- Adults & Children Above 12 Yr Age: 325-1000 Mg Every 4-6 Hr As Needed. Max: 4 Gm/day.
Content
- Tab 75mg /81mg /100mg /150mg /300mg /320mg /500mg /650mg:
- Aspirin 75mg /81mg /100mg /150mg /300mg /320mg /500mg /650mg.
Pregnancy
Positive Evidence Of Risk; Use Only When No Safer Alternative Exists For A Serious Problem.
Stability
- Analgesic
- Antiplatet
Contra Indications
- Active Or Previous Peptic Ulceration, Bleeding Disorders, Children Under 16 Years (risk Of Reyes Syndrome), Aspirin-containing Preparations Should Not Be Given To Children Under 16 Years, Unless Specifically Indicated, E.g. For Kawasaki Disease. Haemophilia, Severe Cardiac Failure, Severe Renal Or Hepatic Impairment, Not Recommended For Treatment Of Gout.
Precautions
- Active Or Previous Peptic Ulceration, Bleeding Disorders, Children Under 16 Years (risk Of Reyes Syndrome), Aspirin-containing Preparations Should Not Be Given To Children Under 16 Years, Unless Specifically Indicated, E.g. For Kawasaki Disease. Haemophilia, Severe Cardiac Failure, Severe Renal Or Hepatic Impairment, Not Recommended For Treatment Of Gout.
Lactation
- Caution Advised or Effect Undetermined.
Side Effects
- Blood Disorders
- Bronchospasm
- Confuse
- Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage
- Gastrointestinal Irritation
- Haemorrhage Including Subconjunctival Haemorrhage
- Vertigo
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Author
Shahid Arif