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Asa is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Fever, Heart Attack, Angina. The alternative uses of Asa have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Asa is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Asa have been listed ahead. These side effects of Asa are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Asa has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Asa has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Asa related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Asthma, Gout, Reye's syndrome must refrain from the use of Asa since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Asa have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Asa may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Asa, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Asa is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Asa safe for pregnant women?
ASA shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Asa safe during breastfeeding?
Taking ASA may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. ASA should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Asa on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking ASA. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Asa on the Liver?
Using ASA does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Asa on the Heart?
ASA may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Asa should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Asa unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Asa habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Asa.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Asa will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Asa only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Asa for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Asa
There is no information on the effects of taking Asa with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Asa
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Asa with alcohol will be.
Yes, ASA is used in the treatment of chest pain (angina pectoris prophylaxis). Angina is an ischemic chest pain which occurs due to coronary artery disease. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for chest pain.
No, ideally ASA can't be taken in stomach pain because ASA has adverse reaction regarding gastrointestinal experiences such as dyspepsia, raised liver enzyme, hepatitis, Reye's Syndrome.
Take ASA as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
No, ASA does not cause sleepiness because prescribed ASA has no effect on the central nervous system but an overdose of ASA may lead to seizures, cerebral edema, coma, confusion, and dizziness.
ASA is a brand name of aspirin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs). It is used in the treatment of a headache (including a mild migraine), fever, acute rheumatic fever, backache, myalgia, joint pain, pulled muscle, toothache, neuralgias and dysmenorrhoea, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, post-myocardial infarction, and post-stroke.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Durlaza (aspirin)
KD Tripathi. Essentials of Medical Pharmacology. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 195-199
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 191-194