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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 can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Asa safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking ASA. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Asa on the Kidneys?
ASA can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
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 can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
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?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Asa since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Asa is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Asa in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Asa
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Asa together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Asa
Information about the interaction of Asa and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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