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Indications
Prevention of stroke and heart attack in high-risk patients. Antithrombotic agent
Dosage
Adult: Long-term use: 75-150 mg once daily. Doses up to 300 mg daily may be necessary for some circumstances, particularly for short-term use. Treatment or dosage recommendations may vary among countries and individual products (refer to specific product guidelines).
Administration
Should be taken with food.
Storage
Tab/cap/caplets: Store below 30°C. Rectal supp: Store between 2-15°C. Do not freeze. Storage recommendations may vary among countries or individual products. Refer to specific product guidelines.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to aspirin, salicylates and other NSAIDs; history of asthma attacks, angioedema, urticaria, or rhinitis precipitated by aspirin or other NSAIDs. Nasal polyps associated with asthma; active or history of recurrent peptic ulceration and gastrointestinal haemorrhage; haemorrhagic diathesis, coagulation disorders (e.g. haemophilia, thrombocytopenia), severe cardiac failure, gout. Severe renal and hepatic impairment. Children <16 years and/or those who have or are recovering from chickenpox or flu-like symptoms. Pregnancy (doses >100 mg daily during 3rd trimester) and lactation (during long-term use and/or high doses). Concomitant use with methotrexate ≥15 mg weekly.
MedsGo Class
Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets & Fibrinolytics (Thrombolytics) / Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Features
- Aspirin
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