Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is probably the oldest medicine used by humans. It can be extracted from Willow bark, which has been used as long back as 3000 BC to reduce pain and inflammation.
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Aspirin is available in different strengths as follows.
325 mg
75 mg
80 mg
150 mg
500 mg (Mostly Not Available In India)
Aspirin can used for following conditions:
1. Relief of Pain
2. Fever and inflammation
3. Influenza
4. Common Cold
5. Low back and neck pain
6. Dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation)
7. Headache
8. Toothache
9. Sprains and strains
10. Fractures
11. Mysoistis
12. Neuraligia
13. Arthritis, synovitis and bursitis
14. Aspirin 500 mg is also indicated for migraine and associated photophobia (irritation from light)
15. Aspirin low dose (75 mg & 80 mg) are used to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, thromboembolism in high risk patients. Consult your doctor to know about what qualifies a person as high risk.
16. Aspirin's long term prophylactic use is also know to prevent the risk of Colon cancer, Stomach cancer and Esophageal cancer.
Who Should Not Take Aspirin:
1. Patients who are allergic to Aspirin
2. Patients whose Asthma gets triggered by NSAIDS (pain relievers) or Aspirin
3. Pregnant ladies especially in the last 3 months.
4. Who have bleeding tendency and have platelet problem.
5. Gastric Ulcer or Acute Gastritis
6. Renal (Kidney) Failure
7. Liver Failure
8. Severe Heart Failure
General Warning:
Aspirin is one of the commonest cause of poisoning in toddlers and infants.
It is usually advised to stop taking Aspirin before any surgical intervention. One should be stopping at least 3 days before the procedure.
Patients who have had Diabetes for long duration should take it with caution as it can cause injury to kidneys.
Children with viral infection should not be given Aspirin.
Summary:
Aspirin is a wonderful drug with anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer properties. Used under right guidance for right population for right duration it has potential to save lot of lives!
To know more contact your doctor or get in touch with us.
This post is not a substitute for professional medical advice. This article is for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or (in the United States) 911 immediately. Always seek the advice of your doctor before starting or changing treatment. Prana Healthcare provides information and guidance to health-related questions certain rights under Prana Healthcare's Terms of Service
Aspirin is available in different strengths as follows.
325 mg
75 mg
80 mg
150 mg
500 mg (Mostly Not Available In India)
Aspirin can used for following conditions:
1. Relief of Pain
2. Fever and inflammation
3. Influenza
4. Common Cold
5. Low back and neck pain
6. Dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation)
7. Headache
8. Toothache
9. Sprains and strains
10. Fractures
11. Mysoistis
12. Neuraligia
13. Arthritis, synovitis and bursitis
14. Aspirin 500 mg is also indicated for migraine and associated photophobia (irritation from light)
15. Aspirin low dose (75 mg & 80 mg) are used to reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, thromboembolism in high risk patients. Consult your doctor to know about what qualifies a person as high risk.
16. Aspirin's long term prophylactic use is also know to prevent the risk of Colon cancer, Stomach cancer and Esophageal cancer.
Who Should Not Take Aspirin:
1. Patients who are allergic to Aspirin
2. Patients whose Asthma gets triggered by NSAIDS (pain relievers) or Aspirin
3. Pregnant ladies especially in the last 3 months.
4. Who have bleeding tendency and have platelet problem.
5. Gastric Ulcer or Acute Gastritis
6. Renal (Kidney) Failure
7. Liver Failure
8. Severe Heart Failure
General Warning:
Aspirin is one of the commonest cause of poisoning in toddlers and infants.
It is usually advised to stop taking Aspirin before any surgical intervention. One should be stopping at least 3 days before the procedure.
Patients who have had Diabetes for long duration should take it with caution as it can cause injury to kidneys.
Children with viral infection should not be given Aspirin.
Summary:
Aspirin is a wonderful drug with anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer properties. Used under right guidance for right population for right duration it has potential to save lot of lives!
To know more contact your doctor or get in touch with us.
This post is not a substitute for professional medical advice. This article is for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or (in the United States) 911 immediately. Always seek the advice of your doctor before starting or changing treatment. Prana Healthcare provides information and guidance to health-related questions certain rights under Prana Healthcare's Terms of Service
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