Aspirin (oral)

Aspirin (oral)

Uses for aspirin

This medicine is only available with a doctor's prescription.

Before taking aspirin

When deciding whether to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the benefits it produces. This is a decision that you and your doctor will make. The following should be noted with this medicine:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had an unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your doctor if you have other allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives or animals. For over-the-counter products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatrics

No appropriate studies have been conducted on the relationship between age and the effects of aspirin extended-release capsules in children and adolescents. Safety and effectiveness have not been established.

geriatrics

Studies conducted to date have not shown any geriatric-specific problems that would limit the benefit of aspirin extended-release capsules in older people.

Breastfeeding

There are insufficient studies in women to determine the risk to infants when using this drug while breast-feeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Drug interactions

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines can be used together, although interactions may occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose or other precautions may be necessary. If you are taking this medicine, it is particularly important that your doctor knows whether you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions were selected for their potential significance and are not necessarily exhaustive.

The use of this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or to change some of the other medications you are taking.

• Abrocitinib
• Defibrotid
• Dichlorphenamid
• Influenzavirus-Impfstoff, lebend
• Ketorolac

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not usually recommended but may be necessary in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both medicines.

• Acarbose
• Aceclofenac
• Acemetacin
• Acenocoumarol
• Acetazolamid
• Alclometason
• Aldosteron
• Alipogene Tiparvovec
• Alteplase, rekombinant
• Amcinonid
• Amikacin
• Amilorid
• Amineptin
• Amitriptylin
• Amitriptylinoxid
• Amoxapin
• Amphotericin B
• Amtolmetin Guacil
• Anagrelid
• Anisindion
• Apixaban
• Ardeparin
• Argatroban
• Bacitracin
• Beclomethason
• Bemetizid
• Bemiparin
• Benazepril
• Bendroflumethiazid
• Benzthiazid
• Betamethason
• Betrixaban
• Bivalirudin
• Brinzolamid
• Bromfenac
• Budesonid
• Bufexamac
• Bumetanid
• Caplacizumab-yhdp
• Capreomycin
• Captopril
• Celecoxib
• Certoparin
• Chlorthiazid
• Chlorpropamid
• Chlorthalidon
• Cholinsalicylat
• Ciclesonid
• Cilostazol
• Cisplatin
• Citalopram
• Clobetasol
• Clobetason
• Clocortolon
• Clomipramin
• Clonixin
• Clopamid
• Clopidogrel
• Kortison
• Curcumin
• Cyclopenthiazid
• Cyclosporin
• Cyclothiazid
• Dabigatranetexilat
• Dalteparin
• Danaparoid
• Deflazacort
• Desipramin
• Desirudin
• Desmopressin
• Desonide
• Desoximetason
• Desvenlafaxin
• Dexamethason
• Dexibuprofen
• Dexketoprofen
• Diazoxid
• Dibenzepin
• Diclofenac
• Dicumarol
• Diflorason
• Diflucortolon
• Diflunisal
• Difluprednat
• Digoxin
• Dipyron
• Dorzolamid
• Dothiepin
• Doxepin
• Droxicam
• Duloxetin
• Edoxaban
• Emtricitabin
• Enalapril
• Enalaprilat
• Enoxaparin
• Eplerenon
• Eptifibatid
• Escitalopram
• Ethacrynsäure
• Etodolac
• Etofenamat
• Etoricoxib
• Etozolin
• Felbinac
• Fenoprofen
• Fepradinol
• Feprazon
• Mutterkraut
• Floctafenin
• Flucloronid
• Fludrocortison
• Flufenaminsäure
• Flumethason
• Flunisolid
• Fluocinolon
• Fluocinonid
• Fluocortin
• Fluocortolon
• Fluormetholon
• Fluoxetin
• Flurandrenolid
• Flurbiprofen
• Fluticason
• Fluvoxamin
• Fondaparinux
• Foscarnet
• Fosinopril
• Fosphenytoin
• Furosemid
• Gentamicin
• Ginkgo
• Glimepirid
• Glipizid
• Glyburid
• Gossypol
• Halcinonid
• Halobetasol
• Heparin
• Hydrochlorothiazid
• Hydrocortison
• Hydroflumethiazid
• Ibrutinib
• Ibuprofen
• Imipramin
• Indapamid
• Indomethacin
• Inotersen
• Kanamycin
• Ketoprofen
• Lepirudin
• Levomilnacipran
• Lisinopril
• Lithium
• Lofepramin
• Lornoxicam
• Loteprednol
• Loxoprofen
• Lumiracoxib
• Macimorelin
• Meclofenamat
• Medryson
• Mefenaminsäure
• Melitracen
• Meloxicam
• Melphalan
• Metformin
• Methazolamid
• Methotrexat
• Methyclothiazid
• Methylprednisolon
• Metolazon
• Milnacipran
• Moexipril
• Mometason
• Morniflumate
• Nabumeton
• Nadroparin
• Naproxen
• Nateglinid
• Nefazodon
• Neomycin
• Nepafenac
• Netilmicin
• Nicorandil
• Nifluminsäure
• Nimesulid
• Nimesulid Beta Cyclodextrin
• Nortriptylin
• Opipramol
• Oxaprozin
• Oxyphenbutazon
• Paramethason
• Parecoxib
• Parnaparin
• Paromomycin
• Paroxetin
• Pemetrexed
• Pentosanpolysulfat-Natrium
• Pentoxifyllin
• Perindopril
• Phenindion
• Phenprocoumon
• Phenylbutazon
• Phenytoin
• Piketoprofen
• Piracetam
• Piretanid
• Piroxicam
• Plazomicin
• Polythiazid
• Kaliumcitrat
• Pranoprofen
• Prasugrel
• Prednicarbat
• Prednisolon
• Prednison
• Proglumetacin
• Propyphenazon
• Proquazone
• Protein C
• Protriptylin
• Quinapril
• Quinethazon
• Ramipril
• Repaglinid
• Reteplase, rekombinant
• Reviparin
• Rimexolon
• Rivaroxaban
• Rofecoxib
• Salicylsäure
• Salsalat
• Selumetinib
• Sertralin
• Natriumsalicylat
• Spectinomycin
• Spirapril
• Spironolacton
• Streptomycin
• Sulindac
• Sulodexid
• Tacrolimus
• Tenofoviralafenamid
• Tenofovirdisoproxilfumarat
• Tenoxicam
• Tianeptin
• Tiaprofensäure
• Ticagrelor
• Ticlopidin
• Tinzaparin
• Tirofiban
• Tobramycin
• Tolazamid
• Tolbutamid
• Tolfenaminsäure
• Tolmetin
• Torsemid
• Trandolapril
• Trazodon
• Treprostinil
• Triamcinolon
• Triamteren
• Trichlormethiazid
• Trimipramin
• Kurkuma
• Valdecoxib
• Valproinsäure
• Vancomycin
• Varizellenvirus-Impfstoff, lebend
• Venlafaxin
• Vilazodon
• Vortioxetin
• Warfarin
• Xipamid

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may result in an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both medicines 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 medicines.

• Acebutolol
• Atenolol
• Betaxolol
• Bisoprolol
• Carteolol
• Carvedilol
• Celiprolol
• Delapril
• Esmolol
• Imidapril
• Labetalol
• Levobunolol
• Metipranolol
• Metoprolol
• Nadolol
• Nebivolol
• Nitroglycerin
• Oxprenolol
• Penbutolol
• Pindolol
• Probenecid
• Propranolol
• Sotalol
• Streptokinase
• Tamarinde
• Temocapril
• Tenecteplase
• Timolol

Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol

Certain medicines should not be taken during or near food or consumption of certain foods because interactions may occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain medications can also lead to interactions. The following interactions were selected for their potential significance and are not necessarily exhaustive.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines may result in an increased risk of certain side effects, but may be unavoidable in some cases. If used together, your doctor may change the dose or frequency of use of this medication, or give you special instructions about food, alcohol, or tobacco consumption.

• Ethanol

Other medical problems

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this medicine. Be sure to tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Allergie gegen nichtsteroidale Antirheumatika (NSAIDs) oder
• Asthma mit Nasenpolypen und Rhinitis, Vorgeschichte von oder
• Magengeschwüre oder Blutungen – sollte bei Patienten mit diesen Erkrankungen nicht angewendet werden.

• Nierenerkrankung, schwere oder
• Schwere Lebererkrankung – Vermeiden Sie die Anwendung bei Patienten mit diesen Erkrankungen.

Proper use of aspirin

Only take this medicine as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, or take it for longer than your doctor prescribed.

Take the capsule with a full glass of water at the same time every 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.

dosage

The dose of this medicine is different for different patients. Follow your doctor's instructions or the label directions. The following information includes average doses of this medicine only. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to.

The amount of medicine you take depends on the strength of the medicine. In addition, the number of doses you take each day, the time between doses, and how long you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

• Für die orale Darreichungsform (Retardkapseln):
  • Um das Risiko eines Herzinfarkts und Schlaganfalls zu senken:
    • Erwachsene – 162,5 Milligramm (mg) (eine Kapsel) einmal täglich.
    • Kinder – Anwendung und Dosis müssen von Ihrem Arzt festgelegt werden.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose of this medication, skip the missed dose and return to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double the dose.

storage

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Protect from freezing.

Keep away from children.

Do not keep medications that are outdated or no longer needed.

Ask your doctor how to throw away medicines you don't use.

Precautions when using aspirin

It is very important that your doctor checks your progress while using this medicine. This will help your doctor determine whether the medicine is working properly and decide whether you should continue taking it.

This medicine should not be used to treat a heart attack. In such a case, use an immediate-release aspirin.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use this medicine later in pregnancy unless your doctor recommends it.

This medicine may increase your risk of bleeding problems, including stomach ulcers or bleeding. This usually occurs when you take aspirin with certain medications (e.g., NSAIDs, blood thinners). Contact your doctor immediately if you have black, tarry stools, severe or persistent stomach pain, unusual bleeding, bruising, weakness, or vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds.

Do not take any other medicines unless you have discussed this with your doctor. This includes both prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medications and herbal or vitamin supplements.

Side effects of aspirin

In addition to the necessary effects, a medicine may also have some undesirable effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, medical attention may be required if they occur.

Consult your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Incident not known

• Bauch- oder Magenschmerzen, Krämpfe oder Brennen
• schwarzer, teeriger Stuhl
• blutiger oder trüber Urin
• Veränderung im Bewusstsein
• Brustschmerzen oder Unwohlsein
• Verwirrung
• Verstopfung
• Krämpfe, schwerwiegend oder anhaltend
• dunkler Urin
• verminderte Häufigkeit oder Menge des Urins
• Durchfall
• schwieriges Atmen
• Schläfrigkeit
• Ohnmacht
• schnelles Atmen
• das Gefühl, dass etwas Schreckliches passieren wird
• Fieber
• allgemeine Müdigkeit und Schwäche
• stark verminderte Häufigkeit des Wasserlassens oder verminderte Urinmenge
• Kopfschmerzen
• Sodbrennen
• Erhöhter Durst
• Verdauungsstörungen
• Herzrhythmusstörung
• heller Stuhlgang
• Appetitverlust
• Bewusstlosigkeit
• Schmerzen im unteren Rücken oder an der Seite
• Muskelkrämpfe und Schwäche
• Muskelzittern
• Übelkeit oder Erbrechen
• Nervosität
• Taubheitsgefühl oder Kribbeln in den Händen, Füßen oder Lippen
• Panik
• schnelles, tiefes Atmen
• Unruhe
• Anfälle
• Hautausschlag
• Bauchkrämpfe
• Schwellung des Gesichts, der Finger oder der Unterschenkel
• ungewöhnliche Blutungen oder Blutergüsse
• ungewöhnliche Müdigkeit oder Schwäche
• oberer rechter Bauch oder Magen
• Erbrechen von Blut oder Material, das wie Kaffeesatz aussieht
• Schwäche oder Schwere der Beine
• Gewichtszunahme
• gelbe Augen und Haut

Some side effects may occur that usually do not require medical attention. These side effects may disappear during treatment as your body gets used to the medicine. Your doctor may also be able to give you ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. If any of the following side effects persist or are bothersome, or if you have any questions, contact your doctor:

Incident not known

• Saurer oder saurer Magen
• Angst
• Aufstoßen
• Schwindel
• trockener Mund
• Hyperventilation
• Reizbarkeit
• zittern
• Magenbeschwerden, Magenverstimmung oder Schmerzen
• Schlafstörungen
• ungewöhnliche Schläfrigkeit, Mattheit, Müdigkeit, Schwäche oder Trägheitsgefühl

Some patients may also experience other side effects not listed. If you notice other side effects, contact your doctor.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Commonly used brand names

In the USA

• Ascriptin
• Aspergum
• Aspiratab
• Bayer
• Easprin
• Ökotrin
• Ecpirin
• Entercote
• Genacote
• Halbdruck
• Ninoprin
• Norwich Aspirin

Available dosage forms:

• Kapsel, verlängerte Freisetzung, 24 Stunden
• Tablette, kaubar
• Kapsel, flüssigkeitsgefüllt
• Tablette, magensaftresistent beschichtet
• Tablette

Therapeutic class: Antiplatelet agents

Pharmacological class: NSAID

Chemical Class: Salicylate, Aspirin

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