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Aspirin Enteric-Coated Tablet 100 mg (Aspirin)

Aspirin Enteric-Coated Tablet 100 mg (Aspirin)

OTC medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Aspirin›100mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
안국약품(주)
Appearance
White circular enteric-coated film-coated tablet
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle, 90 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201603416 · Notified 2016.06.14

Summary

Main use
Inhibitory effect on thrombus formation and reduction of cardiovascular risk
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Enteric-coated tablets: 1 tablet once daily, taken before meals with plenty of water. Enteric-coated capsules: 1 capsule once daily, taken before meals with plenty of water.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
안국약품(주)

Efficacy & effects

Inhibitory effect on thrombus formation and reduction of cardiovascular risk

  • Myocardial infarction
  • cerebral infarction
  • unstable angina
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This medication helps maintain smooth blood flow by inhibiting thrombus formation in cardiovascular diseases such as myocardial infarction, cerebral infarction, and unstable angina. Additionally, it prevents complications through thrombus inhibition after coronary artery bypass surgery or percutaneous coronary intervention. It is effective in reducing cardiovascular risks in high-risk patients with multiple risk factors such as hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, and diabetes. It is used to protect cardiovascular health by preventing thrombus formation in various situations.

How to take

Adult dose

Enteric-coated tablets: 1 tablet once daily, taken before meals with plenty of water. Enteric-coated capsules: 1 capsule once daily, taken before meals with plenty of water.

Precautions

This medication may cause serious side effects such as gastrointestinal bleeding if taken by individuals who regularly consume more than three drinks a day; thus, consultation with a physician or pharmacist is necessary. This medication should not be used by patients with certain diseases or conditions. For example, individuals allergic to this medication or similar ingredients, patients with peptic ulcers, individuals with aspirin-induced asthma, hemophiliacs, patients with severe liver or renal dysfunction, bleeding tendency patients, and pregnant women in their third trimester may be at risk if they take this medication. Furthermore, patients with renal dysfunction, cardiovascular issues, liver dysfunction, blood abnormalities, asthma, preoperative patients, children under three years of age, patients with a history of allergies, elderly patients, patients taking anticoagulants, and those with certain enzyme deficiencies should take this medication with caution and must consult a healthcare professional before using it. This medication can rarely cause severe allergic reactions, skin rashes, blood abnormalities, gastrointestinal bleeding, liver or kidney impairments, and neurological symptoms, so if any abnormal symptoms occur, it should be discontinued immediately, and a physician should be consulted. Particularly, when children under 14 years old have chickenpox or influenza, the use of this medication can precipitate Reye's syndrome, so it should be used with extreme caution. This medication may interact with other drugs, so consultation with a professional is mandatory if it is taken concurrently with anticoagulants, hypoglycemic agents, lithium drugs, other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antidepressants, digoxin, etc., as the risk of bleeding may increase. During pregnancy, particularly in the third trimester, this medication should be absolutely avoided as it can cause severe side effects to the fetus and mother; during breastfeeding, this medication can be transferred through breast milk, hence it should also be avoided. Elderly patients are at a higher risk for side effects, so they should start at the minimum dose and closely observe their condition. This medication is in enteric-coated tablet form, so care must be taken to avoid damaging the enteric coating, and it is advisable not to take it with certain alkalizers. Finally, this medication should be kept out of the reach of children and stored in its original container to prevent misuse or degradation in quality.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, shortness of breath, cold sweat, paleness, difficulty breathing, generalized flush, angioedema, anaphylactic symptoms, asthma attacks, severe skin adverse reactions (severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mouth/eye mucosa), Reye's syndrome, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, exfoliative dermatitis, blood abnormalities (decreased platelet function, aplastic anemia, anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia), hemolysis and

Mild side effects

  • Loss of appetite
  • heartburn
  • stomach pain
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • erythema
  • itching
  • nasal congestion
  • occasional rash
  • swelling
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  • symptoms of rhinitis
  • conjunctivitis
  • ringing in the ears
  • muffled hearing
  • dizziness
  • headache
  • excitement
  • metabolic acidosis
  • decreased platelet function
  • aplastic anemia
  • anemia
  • leukopenia
  • thrombocytopenia
  • transient liver damage
  • kidney impairment (renal impairment)
  • acute renal failure
  • hyperventilation

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Interactions

Drug interactions

This medication may increase the risk of bleeding or decrease renal function when used with other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and salicylate preparations. Do not co-administer with methotrexate doses greater than 15 milligrams for a week. Additionally, it should not be taken with anticoagulants, ibuprofen, naproxen, or some other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, thrombolytic agents, other platelet aggregation inhibitors, hemostatic agents, and antidiabetic agents (insulin preparations, tolbutamide

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air and should be kept at room temperature between 1 degree to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage maintains the drug's efficacy and prevents degradation.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White circular enteric-coated film-coated tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle, 90 tablets/bottle

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