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Generic Name: aspirin (oral) (AS pir in)
Brand Names: Acuprin 81, Bayer Aspirin, Bufferin, Easprin, Ecotrin, Empirin, Halfprin, Norwich Aspirin, St. Joseph Aspirin, Zorprin

What is aspirin?

Aspirin is in a group of drugs called salicylates (sa-LIS-il-ates). It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation.

Aspirin is used to treat mild to moderate pain, and also to reduce fever or inflammation. Aspirin is sometimes used to treat or prevent heart attacks, strokes, and chest pain (angina). Aspirin should be used for cardiovascular conditions only under the supervision of a doctor.

Aspirin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about aspirin?

Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any symptoms of bleeding in your stomach or intestines. Symptoms include black, bloody, or tarry stools, and coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds.

Aspirin is sometimes used to treat or prevent heart attacks, strokes, and chest pain (angina). Aspirin should be used for cardiovascular conditions only under the supervision of a doctor.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking aspirin?

• a recent history of stomach or intestinal bleeding;

• a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia; or

• an allergy to an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) such as Advil, Motrin, Aleve, Orudis, Indocin, Lodine, Voltaren, Toradol, Mobic, Relafen, Feldene, and others.

Before taking aspirin, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

• asthma or seasonal allergies;

• stomach ulcers;

• liver disease;
• kidney disease;

• a bleeding or blood clotting disorder;

• heart disease, high blood pressure, or congestive heart failure;

• gout; or

• nasal polyps.

If you have any of these conditions, you may not be able to take aspirin, or you may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during treatment.

How should I take aspirin?

Use this medication exactly as directed on the label, or as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Do not use the medication in larger or smaller amounts, or use it for longer than recommended.

The chewable tablet form of aspirin must be chewed before swallowing.

If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are taking aspirin. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Since aspirin is often used as needed, you may not be on a dosing schedule. If you are using the medication regularly, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and wait until your next regularly scheduled dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose?

What should I avoid while taking aspirin?

Avoid taking an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) while you are taking aspirin. NSAIDs include ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), diclofenac (Voltaren), diflunisal (Dolobid), etodolac (Lodine), flurbiprofen (Ansaid), indomethacin (Indocin), ketoprofen (Orudis), ketorolac (Toradol), mefenamic acid (Ponstel), meloxicam (Mobic), nabumetone (Relafen), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), piroxicam (Feldene), and others.

Aspirin side effects

• black, bloody, or tarry stools;

• coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;

• severe nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain;

• fever lasting longer than 3 days;

• swelling, or pain lasting longer than 10 days; or

• hearing problems, ringing in your ears.

Continue taking aspirin and talk with your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects:

• upset stomach, heartburn;

• drowsiness; or

• headache.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

What other drugs will affect aspirin?

Before taking aspirin, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

• a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin); or

• another salicylate such as choline salicylate and/or magnesium salicylate (Magan, Doan's, Bayer Select Backache Pain Formula, Mobidin, Arthropan, Trilisate, Tricosal), or salsalate (Disalcid).

If you are using any of these drugs, you may not be able to take aspirin, or you may need dosage adjustments or special tests during treatment.

There may be other drugs not listed that can affect aspirin. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has information about aspirin written for health professionals that you may read.

What does my medication look like?

Aspirin is available over-the-counter generically and under several brand names. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about this medication, especially if it is new to you.

• Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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