ASPIRIN 75mg Tablet 10's

INTRODUCTION

Ecosprin 75 Tablet contains Aspirin which belongs to the group of medicines called Antiplatelet agent. It prevents the formation of blood clots in the body and reduces the risk of its associated conditions (like heart attack or stroke). Blood clots (also known as thrombosis) are formed in the body due to excessive clumping of tiny blood cells called platelets at a particular region in a blood vessel.

These blood clots can happen in any blood vessels supplying major organs (like heart or brain) and usually stops or reduces the flow of blood and oxygen to the organs, leading to various thrombotic problems like heart attack, angina or stroke. Ecosprin 75 Tablet can also be used to prevent the risk of heart attack and stroke among patients who have recently undergone a bypass surgery.

While taking Ecosprin 75 Tablet, it is important to keep yourself hydrated as it may make you get dehydrated (excessive thirsty with dryness of mouth) very easily.

Before taking Ecosprin 75 Tablet, inform your doctor if you have asthma or any liver, kidney or heart problems. Ecosprin 75 Tablet is generally not recommended for use in pregnant or breastfeeding women and in children (aged below 16 years) unless advised by the doctor.

The most common side effects of taking Ecosprin 75 Tablet are indigestion and bruising. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects worsen.  

USES OF ASPIRIN 75MG TABLET

• It prevents the formation of blood clots in the body and reduces the risk of its associated conditions (like heart attack or stroke)

HOW ASPIRIN 75MG TABLET WORKS

Ecosprin 75 Tablet is an anti-inflammatory medicine with antiplatelet effects. It reduces the formation of blood clots by inhibiting the production of certain enzymes and hormones that are involved in aggregation of platelets (tiny blood cells involved in blood clotting), which ultimately results in prevention of thrombotic disorders like heart attack or stroke.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Take Ecosprin 75 Tablet as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF ASPIRIN 75MG TABLET

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Nausea And Vomiting

Try to take Ecosprin 75 Tablet with or just after a meal or a snack. Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating oily, fried or spicy foods. Consult your doctor if the symptom does not improve.

Skin Rash Or Itching

Avoid hot showers because hot water can irritate your skin further. Do not scratch the affected area. Use protective clothing when going outdoors. Regularly moisturize your skin. Consult your doctor if the symptom does not improve.

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

PREGNANCY

Monitoring required

Ecosprin 75 Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnant women especially during the last 3 months of pregnancy unless specifically directed by the doctor.

BREASTFEEDING

Monitoring required

Ecosprin 75 Tablet is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. Consult your doctor for advice before taking Ecosprin 75 Tablet.  

DRIVING AND USING MACHINES

Safe

Ecosprin 75 Tablet does not affect your ability to drive or use machines. 

ALCOHOL

Consult your doctor

Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Ecosprin 75 Tablet, as it could enhance the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and prolong bleeding time.

KIDNEY

Consult your doctor

Ecosprin 75 Tablet is not recommended for use in patients with severe kidney problems. It should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems. Consult your doctor before taking it.

LIVER

Consult your doctor

Ecosprin 75 Tablet is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver problems. It should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking it.       

ALLERGY

Contraindicated

Do not take Ecosprin 75 Tablet if you are allergic to Aspirin or other salicylates or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Ex. ibuprofen, diclofenac).

LUNGS

Consult your doctor

Ecosprin 75 Tablet is not recommended for use in patients who had an asthma attack after taking salicylates or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen, diclofenac). It should be used with caution among patients with chronic respiratory diseases, asthma, hay fever (allergic reaction causing nasal decongestion) or nasal polyps (tissue growth inside nose). Consult your doctor before taking it.        

HEART DISEASE

Use with Caution

Ecosprin 75 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with heart problems and high blood pressure. Consult your doctor before taking Ecosprin 75 Tablet.      

USE IN PEDIATRICS

Monitoring required

Ecosprin 75 Tablet is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 16 years) unless advised by the doctor due to increased risk of reye’s syndrome (rare disease which affects the brain and liver and can be life threatening). Consult your child’s doctor for advice.

USE IN GERIATRICS

Use with Caution

Ecosprin 75 Tablet should be used with caution among elderly patients due to increased risk of side effects. Consult your doctor before taking Ecosprin 75 Tablet.

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug interactions:

Before taking Ecosprin 75 Tablet, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• medicines used for blood thinning (Ex. warfarin, heparin, phenindione and clopidogrel)
• medicines used to treat depression (such as fluoxetine, paroxetine, sertraline)
• methotrexate (a medicine used to treat cancer or rheumatoid arthritis)
• ciclosporin or tacrolimus (used to suppress immune function and to prevent graft rejection)
• other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (used to treat pain and inflammation) Ex. ibuprofen
• hormonal replacement therapy (used to treat hormonal imbalances) Ex. estrogens and progestins
• corticosteroids (used to treat pain and inflammation) Ex. prednisolone
• medicines used to treat epilepsy (Ex. phenytoin, valproic acid)
• medicines used to treat diabetes (Ex. glibenclamide, glipizide or insulin)
• medicines used to treat high blood pressure such as angiotensin-converting-enzyme inhibitors (ACE) inhibitors (Ex. ramipril, captopril) or diuretics (Ex. spironolactone and acetazolamide)
• lithium (used to treat manic-depressive illness)
• medicines used to treat gout (Ex. sulfinpyrazone or probenecid)
• digoxin (used to treat abnormal heartbeat)
• acetazolamide (used to treat increased pressure in the eye)
• metamizole (used to decrease pain and fever)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of Ecosprin 75 Tablet, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdose are stomach pain, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, ringing in ears, hearing problems, confusion, rapid breathing, fever, excess sweating, restlessness, seizures or hallucinations.

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

• Keep Ecosprin 75 Tablet out of reach of children
• Store at room temperature

FAQs ABOUT ASPIRIN 75MG TABLET

Q: Can Ecosprin 75 Tablet be used to treat fever?

A: Although Ecosprin 75 Tablet is a NSAID medicine, it is generally used either alone or in combination with other blood thinning medicines to prevent formation of blood clots in the body. It is not suitable for reducing fever in patients as this dose may not be working adequately in reducing body temperature. Consult your doctor and you would be prescribed with a different medicine.

Q: Can Ecosprin 75 Tablet make you to bleed more easily?

A: Yes, Ecosprin 75 Tablet works by altering the normal clotting time of blood, patients may experience an increased tendency to bleed even after minor cuts or injuries. Therefore Ecosprin 75 Tablet must be used with caution only under necessary condition. Before taking Ecosprin 75 Tablet, it is better to inform your doctor that if you are scheduled for any surgical procedures (including minor procedures) as a precaution. 

Q: Is it necessary to take Ecosprin 75 Tablet following bypass surgery?

A: Ecosprin 75 Tablet is used as a preventive measure against the development of heart attack and stroke among patients who have undergone bypass surgery and therefore it is necessary to continue to take Ecosprin 75 Tablet as instructed by your doctor.

Q: Is Ecosprin 75 Tablet safe to use in patients with liver problems?

A:  Ecosprin 75 Tablet is not recommended for use in patients with severe liver problems. It should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Consult your doctor before taking Ecosprin 75 Tablet.   

Q: Does Ecosprin 75 Tablet cause low platelet count?

A: There is no proper information about the use of Ecosprin 75 Tablet in causing low platelet count. However, it can cause altered blood count which may be caused due to excessive internal bleeding during prolonged treatment. Consult your doctor if you experience any signs of low platelet count like bleeding from nose or gums, blood in urine or stools, unusual heavy menstrual flows, prolonged bleeding from cuts and tiredness.

Q: Can Ecosprin 75 Tablet be taken daily?

A: Take Ecosprin 75 Tablet as advised by your doctor. Your doctor will decide the correct dose, frequency and duration of therapy depending on your age, body weight and disease condition. Continue to take Ecosprin 75 Tablet unless your doctor tells you to stop.

Q: Can Ecosprin 75 Tablet be used in children?

A: Ecosprin 75 Tablet is not recommended for use in children and adolescents (aged below 16 years) unless advised by the doctor due to increased risk of reye’s syndrome (rare disease which affects the brain and liver and can be life threatening). Consult your child’s doctor for advice. 

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USEFUL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

• Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
• Complete Blood Count
• Prothrombin Time

AUTHOR DETAILS

Written By Dr. R. Dinesh John Rajkumar, Pharm.D
Last updated on 17 Mar 2023 | 05:39 PM(IST)