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<\/a><\/p>\nAspirin reduces the risk of clot formation. A blood clot forms in the blood vessel if many platelets sticks to the atheroma. Any clot in the arteries prevents the blood to flow to the tissues down. If somehow the blood clot occurs in the arteries and areas of the brain or heart, then a heart attack can occur. Preferring low dose aspirin minimizes the stickiness of platelets. But before you take the medicine, there are few important things to remember.<\/p>\n
Before taking medicine, remember:<\/h1>\n
Never give aspirin to any child or teen that has a fever, flu or any chicken pox symptoms as aspirin can cause serious problems, like Reye\u2019s syndrome in children.<\/p>\n
Prevent taking the medication if you are allergic to aspirin or ever suffer from:<\/p>\n
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- A history of stomach or intestinal bleeding<\/li>\n
- Any bleeding disorder such as haemophilia<\/span><\/li>\n
- An allergy to the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, for example, ibuprofen, naproxen, ketoprofen, indomethacin or any others<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Always consult the doctor before taking the medicine or if you have:<\/p>\n
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- Asthma<\/li>\n
- Liver or kidney disease<\/span><\/li>\n
- Gout<\/span><\/li>\n
- Nasal polyps<\/span><\/li>\n
- A heart problem, high blood pressure, and congestive heart failure<\/span><\/li>\n
- Stomach ulcers\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Aspirin can be very dangerous for an unborn baby\u2019s heart, causing severe side-effects. So it is essential that your doctor knows full details about your pregnancy or when you will conceive before prescribing aspirin.<\/p>\n
Also read:\u00a0Understand Inflammation and Remain Pain- Free<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
What are the side-effects of aspirin?<\/strong><\/p>\n
There is comparatively a small risk to develop any serious side effects with this medication. However, those taking a low-dose aspirin have fewer chances but they can experience side-effects too and these include:<\/p>\n
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- Bleeding in the stomach- Bleeding in the gut or stomach can occur if one already has an ulcer in the stomach. For safer side, one should prevent taking aspirin. If anyhow, problems such as abdominal pain, passing of blood in the stool and blood during vomit occur then immediate medical assistance will be required.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Other side-effects include:<\/p>\n
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- Ringing in the ears, hallucinations, rapid breathing, seizure<\/li>\n
- Severe nausea, vomiting and stomach pain<\/span><\/li>\n
- Fever lasting more than three days<\/span><\/li>\n
- Swelling and pain for more than ten days<\/span><\/li>\n
- Upset stomach or heartburn<\/span><\/li>\n
- Drowsiness<\/span><\/li>\n
- Severe headache<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nTo prevent the problems while taking aspirin, one can:<\/p>\n
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- Prefer having an alternative antiplatelet medicine named clopidogrel<\/li>\n
- If bleeding from the gut or stomach still occurs, then doctor can advise a good medication for the protection of stomach lining\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Also read:\u00a0Migraine: Symptoms & Treatments<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
Aspirin dosage and other important details:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- Take an aspirin exactly as recommended by your doctor or follow his instructions and see the label to prevent any side-effects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Aspirin can be taken with food if it troubles stomach\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Never try to open, break or crush it. Swallow it as a whole<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- If you have your surgery due, then must tell your surgeon that you are taking aspirin because he may advise you to stop its consumption for a short period<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Aspirin Dosage:<\/strong><\/p>\n
The dosage for aspirin in adult varies in treating a particular set of conditions:<\/p>\n
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- Fever or pain- 325 mg to 650 mg in every 4-6 hours as required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Problem of rheumatoid arthritis caused by inflammation- 975\u00a0mg 4 to 6 times daily on a regular basis. Sometimes, higher doses may be used.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- Migraine headache pain<\/a><\/strong><\/span>– 1,000\u00a0mg at the onset of pain or symptoms<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- To prevent a first nonfatal heart attack, TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack) a second heart attack or second stroke- 80\u00a0mg to 325\u00a0mg once daily<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- During a heart attack- 160\u00a0mg to 162\u00a0mg chewed or crushed<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- To prevent blood clots\u00a0after total hip replacement surgery- 162\u00a0mg to 325\u00a0mg taken daily<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- For rheumatic fever- 80\u00a0mg per kilogram of body weight each day in divided doses<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Aspirin is not prescribed for children, teens or young adults for the fever. But when it is taken for other conditions like pain or ache then the dosage is 10 mg to 15 mg per kilogram of body weight in every 6 hours as required for maximum of 2,400 mg each day.<\/p>\n
Also read:\u00a0Arthritis \u2013 Don\u2019t Make Joint Pain An Old Age Companion\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n
- For rheumatic fever- 80\u00a0mg per kilogram of body weight each day in divided doses<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- To prevent blood clots\u00a0after total hip replacement surgery- 162\u00a0mg to 325\u00a0mg taken daily<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- During a heart attack- 160\u00a0mg to 162\u00a0mg chewed or crushed<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- To prevent a first nonfatal heart attack, TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack) a second heart attack or second stroke- 80\u00a0mg to 325\u00a0mg once daily<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Migraine headache pain<\/a><\/strong><\/span>– 1,000\u00a0mg at the onset of pain or symptoms<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Problem of rheumatoid arthritis caused by inflammation- 975\u00a0mg 4 to 6 times daily on a regular basis. Sometimes, higher doses may be used.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Fever or pain- 325 mg to 650 mg in every 4-6 hours as required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- If you have your surgery due, then must tell your surgeon that you are taking aspirin because he may advise you to stop its consumption for a short period<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Never try to open, break or crush it. Swallow it as a whole<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Aspirin can be taken with food if it troubles stomach\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Take an aspirin exactly as recommended by your doctor or follow his instructions and see the label to prevent any side-effects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- Fever lasting more than three days<\/span><\/li>\n
- Gout<\/span><\/li>\n
- An allergy to the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug, for example, ibuprofen, naproxen, ketoprofen, indomethacin or any others<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n