you are taking Ascriptin (Oral) Generic Name: aspirin (Oral route) AS-pir-in Overview Side Effects Dosage Interactions Pregnancy More Breastfeeding Warnings User Reviews Drug Images Support Group Q & A Pricing & Coupons Commonly used brand name(s) In the U.S. Ascriptin Aspergum Aspirtab Bayer Easprin Ecotrin Ecpirin Entercote Genacote Halfprin Ninoprin Norwich Aspirin Available Dosage Forms: Tablet, Enteric Coated Tablet, Extended Release Tablet Capsule Tablet, Chewable Capsule, Extended Release, 24 HR Tablet, Effervescent Capsule, Delayed Release Gum Therapeutic Class: Analgesic Pharmacologic Class: NSAID Chemical Class: Salicylate, Aspirin Slideshow Beat That: 12 Easy Tips For Maintaining A Healthy Heart Uses For Ascriptin Aspirin extended-release capsules are used to lower risk of heart attack in patients with chronic coronary artery disease, such as patients with history of heart attack or angina (severe chest pain). It is also used to lower risk of recurrent stroke in patients who had an ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. Before Using Ascriptin In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered: Allergies Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully. Pediatric Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of aspirin extended-release capsules in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established. Geriatric Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of aspirin extended-release capsules in the elderly. Breast Feeding There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding. Interactions with Medicines Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive. Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take. Defibrotide Dichlorphenamide Influenza Virus Vaccine, Live Ketorolac Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines. Acarbose Aceclofenac Acemetacin Alipogene Tiparvovec Alteplase, Recombinant Amiloride Amineptine Amitriptyline Amitriptylinoxide Amoxapine Amtolmetin Guacil Anagrelide Anisindione Apixaban Argatroban Bendroflumethiazide Benzthiazide Betrixaban Bivalirudin Bromfenac Bufexamac Bumetanide Celecoxib Chlorothiazide Chlorpropamide Chlorthalidone Choline Salicylate Cilostazol Citalopram Clomipramine Clonixin Clopamide Clopidogrel Cyclopenthiazide Cyclosporine Dabigatran Etexilate Danaparoid Desipramine Desirudin Desmopressin Desvenlafaxine Dexibuprofen Dexketoprofen Diazoxide Dibenzepin Diclofenac Dicumarol Diflunisal Digoxin Dipyrone Dothiepin Doxepin Droxicam Duloxetine Edoxaban Eplerenone Eptifibatide Escitalopram Ethacrynic Acid Etodolac Etofenamate Etoricoxib Felbinac Fenoprofen Fepradinol Feprazone Feverfew Floctafenine Flufenamic Acid Fluoxetine Flurbiprofen Fluvoxamine Fondaparinux Furosemide Ginkgo Glimepiride Glipizide Glyburide Gossypol Heparin Hydrochlorothiazide Hydroflumethiazide Ibuprofen Imipramine Indapamide Indomethacin Ketoprofen Lepirudin Levomilnacipran Lithium Lofepramine Lornoxicam Loxoprofen Lumiracoxib Meclofenamate Mefenamic Acid Melitracen Meloxicam Metformin Methotrexate Methyclothiazide Metolazone Milnacipran Morniflumate Nabumetone Naproxen Nateglinide Nefazodone Nepafenac Nicorandil Niflumic Acid Nimesulide Nimesulide Beta Cyclodextrin Nortriptyline Opipramol Oxaprozin Oxyphenbutazone Parecoxib Paroxetine Pemetrexed Pentosan Polysulfate Sodium Pentoxifylline Phenindione Phenprocoumon Phenylbutazone Piketoprofen Piracetam Piroxicam Polythiazide Pralatrexate Pranoprofen Prasugrel Proglumetacin Propyphenazone Proquazone Protein C Protriptyline Repaglinide Reteplase, Recombinant Rivaroxaban Rofecoxib Salicylic Acid Salsalate Sertraline Sodium Salicylate Spironolactone Sulindac Tacrolimus Tenoxicam Tianeptine Tiaprofenic Acid Ticagrelor Ticlopidine Tirofiban Tolazamide Tolbutamide Tolfenamic Acid Tolmetin Torsemide Treprostinil Triamterene Trichlormethiazide Trimipramine Valdecoxib Varicella Virus Vaccine Venlafaxine Vilazodone Vortioxetine Warfarin Xipamide Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines. Acebutolol Atenolol Betamethasone Betaxolol Bisoprolol Captopril Carteolol Carvedilol Celiprolol Cortisone Delapril Dexamethasone Enalaprilat Enalapril Maleate Esmolol Imidapril Labetalol Levobunolol Lisinopril Methylprednisolone Metipranolol Metoprolol Nadolol Nebivolol Nitroglycerin Oxprenolol Paramethasone Penbutolol Pindolol Practolol Prednisolone Prednisone Probenecid Propranolol Sotalol Streptokinase Tamarind Temocapril Tenecteplase Timolol Triamcinolone Valproic Acid Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive. Using this medicine with any of the following may cause an increased risk of certain side effects but may be unavoidable in some cases. If used together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use this medicine, or give you special instructions about the use of food, alcohol, or tobacco. Ethanol Other Medical Problems The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially: Allergy to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or Asthma with nasal polyps and rhinitis, history of or Stomach ulcers or bleeding Should not be used in patients with these conditions. Kidney disease, severe or Liver disease, severe Avoid use in patients with these conditions. Proper Use of aspirin This section provides information on the proper use of a number of products that contain aspirin. It may not be specific to Ascriptin. Please read with care. Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor . Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. Take the capsule with a full glass of water at the same time each day. Swallow the extended-release capsule whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it. Do not take Durlaza 2 hours before or 1 hour after drinking alcohol. Dosing The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine. For oral dosage form (extended-release capsules): To lower risk of heart attack and stroke: Adults 162.5 milligrams (mg) (one capsule) once a day. Children Use and dose must be determined by your doctor. Missed Dose If you miss a dose of this medicine, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses. Storage Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing. Keep out of the reach of children. Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use. Precautions While Using Ascriptin It is very important that your doctor check your progress while you are using this medicine . This will allow your doctor to see if the medicine is working properly and to decide if you should continue to take it. This medicine can not be used for treatment of a heart attack. Use an immediate-release aspirin in such an event. Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use this medicine during the later part of a pregnancy unless your doctor tells you to. This medicine may increase risk for bleeding problems, including stomach ulcers or bleeding. This usually occurs if you are taking aspirin with certain medicines (eg, NSAIDs, blood thinner). Check with your doctor right away if you have black, tarry stools, severe or continuing stomach pain, unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness, or vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds. Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements. Ascriptin Side Effects Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: Incidence not known Abdominal or stomach pain, cramping, or burning black, tarry stools bloody or cloudy urine change in consciousness chest pain or discomfort confusion constipation convulsions, severe or continuing dark urine decreased frequency or amount of urine diarrhea difficult breathing drowsiness fainting fast breathing feeling that something terrible will happen fever general tiredness and weakness greatly decreased frequency of urination or amount of urine headache heartburn increased thirst indigestion irregular heartbeat light-colored stools loss of appetite loss of consciousness lower back or side pain muscle cramping and weakness muscle tremors nausea or vomiting nervousness numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips panic rapid, deep breathing restlessness seizures skin rash stomach cramps swelling of the face, fingers, or lower legs unusual bleeding or bruising unusual tiredness or weakness upper right abdominal or stomach vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds weakness or heaviness of the legs weight gain yellow eyes and skin Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: Incidence not known Acid or sour stomach anxiety belching dizziness dry mouth hyperventilation irritability shaking stomach discomfort, upset, or pain trouble sleeping unusual drowsiness, dullness, tiredness, weakness, or feeling of sluggishness Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. 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