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Aspirin STELLA 81 mg
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Aspirin is a salicylate NSAIDs and has many properties in common with non aspirin NSAIDs. Aspirin also inhibits platelet aggregation by inhibiting thromboxane A2 synthesis.

Pack size Box of 56 tablets. Bottle of 100 tablets
Shelf-life 36 months
Composition Aspirin
Dosage forms and strengths Enteric-coated tablet: 81 mg
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PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Indications

Secondary prevention of myocardial infarction and stroke in patients with a history of these diseases.

Dosage

  • Adults and children > 16 years: The usual dosage for long-term treatment is 1 – 2 tablets once daily.
  • Children under 16 years: only for Kawasaki.

Usage

Aspirin STELLA 81 mg is administered orally. Tablets should be swallowed whole and should not be crushed or chewed.

  • Known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
  • Patients with asthma symptoms, rhinitis or urticaria; history of asthma.
  • Patients with a thrombocytopenia; active peptic ulcer, gastric/intestinal haemorrhage, or other kinds of bleeding.
  • Patients with moderate to severe heart failure, liver failure, cirrhosis, renal failure (especially those with glomerular filtration rates below 30 ml/min).
  • Women in the last 3 months of pregnancy.

Common:

  • Nausea, vomiting, dyspepsia, abdominal discomfort, heartburn, stomach pain, gastro-intestinal ulcer;
  • Tired;
  • Rash, puritus;
  • Hemolytic anemia;
  • Muscle weakness;
  • Shortness of breath;
  • Anaphylaxis.
  • Caution should be taken when use concomitantly with anticoagulants or when risk of bleeding are existing. Do not combine aspirin with other NSAIDs and glucocorticoids.
  • Use with caution for elderly and children; patients with mild heart failure, kidney disease or liver disease, especially when co-administration with diuretics.
  • Aspirin STELLA 81 mg contains lactose. This medicine should not be used in patients with rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, total lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption.
  • Aspirin STELLA 81 mg contains tartrazine lake, may cause allergic reactions.
  • Aspirin has no effect on the ability to drive and operate machines.