*Aspirin works, like the other NSAIDs, to reduce inflammation and pain, by affecting the prostaglandins. It also makes some small particles in the blood, known as platelets, less sticky, which makes the blood less likely to form blood clots in narrowed blood vessels. *Aspirin is also used to treat and/or prevent heart attacks, transient ischemic attacks, strokes, and angina in certain individuals. Taking an aspirin every day may stop asthma from developing in adults, according to new research. *Aspirin is also used for rapid relief of mild to moderate pain and fever. Because aspirin inhibits the action of blood clotting element, it is used to reduce the risk of recurrent stroke and near-stroke.
Side Effects of Aspirin
Before taken Aspirin medicine, you should discuss the side effects with your doctor. If any develop or change in intensity, then you should inform your doctor as soon as possible.
* an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); * black, bloody, or tarry stools; * nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain; * uncontrolled fever; * blood in the urine or vomit; * decreased hearing or ringing in the ears; * seizures; or * Dizziness, confusion, or hallucinations.
If you experience any of the following less serious side effects, continue to take aspirin and contact your doctor:
* heartburn or indigestion; or * Faint ringing in the ears.
Warnings and precautions before taking Aspirin:
*If you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking aspirin. *If you drink three or more alcoholic drinks every day, ask your doctor if you should take aspirin or other medications for pain and fever. *If you are taking aspirin on a regular basis to prevent heart attack or stroke, do not take ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) to treat pain or fever without talking to your doctor. Your doctor will probably tell you to allow some time to pass between taking your daily dose of aspirin and taking a dose of ibuprofen.
Drug Interaction :-
If you are taking Aspirin with certain other drugs, then the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. So it is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Aspirin with the following:
*Acetazolamide *Blood thinners *Certain diuretics *Diabetes medications *Insulin *Steroids such as prednisone
Overdose
At dosages of 1,000 milligrams or higher of aspirin per day, gastrointestinal side effects include stomach pain, heartburn, nausea and/or vomiting, as well as increased rates of gross gastrointestinal bleeding.
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People often want to know whether there is a possibility of compensation for the heart attack or stroke conditions caused by Vioxx usage. They should know they are entitled to a large compensatory award. From the legal perspective there is strong evidence that the producer of Vioxx, Merck, did not give a full disclosure when discussing the risks associated with Vioxx. With the help of experienced attorneys, persons with problems caused by Vioxx may receive a financial compensation for injuries and treatment.
It is also good to know that Vioxx was retired from the market in September 2004 after a major study that proved its risks for heart attack and stroke.
Many persons do not know what Vioxx is. We should tell them that Vioxx was a type of the drugs called COX-2 inhibitors. It was used to relieve the pain in adult patients with osteoarthritis. It was also used in treating painful menstrual cycles.
Vioxx is one of the best sold drugs of the Merck & Co group. Some studies say that selling Vioxx, Merck's company gathered 2 billion dollars from the day it was produced, in 2002.
The most frequent asked question is about the risks of Vioxx usage. People should know that Vioxx caused serious stomach ulcers, serious allergic reactions, kidney or liver problems.
The stomach problems, such as bleeding are well known complications in people treated with NSAIDs. Similar problems occurred in people treated with Vioxx but very rarely. It was also proved that the likelihood of stomach problems increases the longer you take drugs like Vioxx. It is certitude that short term treatment means a risk too. This type of medicine is not recommended for persons that have had ulcers, asthma, or allergic type reactions to after taking aspirin or other NSAIDs.
Talking about precautions every person should know that they are not allowed to stop taking any medication that has been prescribed without first talking with a specialist.
They should tell their doctor what other medications they are taking because some medications can interact with Vioxx.
After a close exam your health care provider will chose to adjust the dose intake if it is proved that blood pressure medications called ACE inhibitors such as furosemide, lithium, methotrexate, rifampin, warfarin or aspirin are taken.
It is also recommended to avoid the intake of Viox along with antacids that contain calcium carbonate and magnesium combination products.
Other side effects that may be the cause of Vioxx intake are upper respiratory tract infection, diarrhea, nausea, heartburn, swelling of the legs or feet and high blood pressure.
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