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  1. www.healthhub.sg › a-z › medicationsAspirin - HealthHub

    Dec 27, 2022 · Aspirin (also known as Acetylsalicylic acid) is used to prevent blood clots from forming by making the blood less ‘sticky’. By preventing blood clots, this reduces the risk of you having a heart attack or stroke.

  2. Mar 1, 2024 · It is in a group of drugs called salicylates. It works by reducing substances in the body that cause pain, fever, and inflammation. Aspirin is used to treat mild to moderate pain, and also to reduce fever or inflammation. It is best taken with food and a glass of water.

  3. Aspirin is used to reduce fever and relieve mild to moderate pain from conditions such as muscle aches, toothaches, common cold, and headaches. It may also be used to reduce pain and swelling in...

  4. www.singhealth.com.sg › patient-care › medicineAspirin - SingHealth

    Jul 31, 2019 · Aspirin (also known as Acetylsalicyclic acid) is used to prevent blood clots from forming by making the blood less ‘sticky’. By preventing blood clots, this reduces the risk of you having a heart attack or stroke. You may be given Aspirin if you have a blockage in your blood vessels or after heart surgery.

  5. A dose of aspirin is used by doctors as part of the initial emergency treatment for a heart attack. Daily low-dose aspirin (between 100 and 150 mg/day) is recommended to prevent a second heart attack in people who have already had one unless a person is allergic to aspirin.

  6. Indications and Dosage. Oral. Prevention of thrombotic complications following coronary artery bypass graft surgery, Secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease, Secondary prevention of thrombotic cerebrovascular disease. Adult: Long-term use: 75-150 mg once daily.

  7. Cardiprin 100 is a low dose aspirin tablet designed to help prevent strokes and heart attacks. It reduces the stickiness of platelets (the clot-forming part of blood), making them less likely to form a clot and helping to prevent blocking of blood vessels.

  8. Apr 20, 2023 · Daily low-dose aspirin therapy may be recommended for the primary prevention of heart attack or stroke if: You're between ages 40 and 59 and you're at high risk of having a first-time heart attack or stroke within the next 10 years. High risk means your risk is 10% or greater.

  9. Patient Medicine Information. Why do I need this medicine? Aspirin helps relieve pain, inflammation, and fever. Aspirin is also a blood-thinning medicine. It prevents special cells in the blood from sticking to each other. This reduces the risk of harmful blood clots forming in your body.

  10. Jul 1, 2024 · For oral dosage form (extended-release capsules): To lower risk of heart attack and stroke: Adults162.5 milligrams (mg) (one capsule) once a day. Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

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