SURVEYOR Health - Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Aspirin

Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Aspirin

Aspirin has 37 Side Effects total
26 are Life Threatening
6 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Aspirin

USES:
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 conditions such as arthritis. Aspirin is known as a salicylate and a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking a certain natural substance in your body to reduce pain and swelling. Consult your doctor before giving this drug to a child younger than 12 years. It is very important to keep this and all medication out of the reach of children. Aspirin is a common cause of poisoning in children. (See also Overdose section.)

Your doctor may direct you to take a low dose of aspirin to prevent blood clots. This effect reduces the risk of stroke and heart attack. If you have recently had surgery on clogged arteries (such as bypass surgery, carotid endarterectomy, coronary stent), your doctor may direct you to use aspirin in low doses as a "blood thinner" to prevent blood clots. Aspirin prevents blood clots by stopping certain blood cells (platelets) from clumping together.

Aspirin has 26 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects

Critical Seriousness - A Rupture in the Wall of the Stomach or Intestine - Gastrointestinal Perforation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin

Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin

Critical Seriousness - Bleeding of the Stomach or Intestines - Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin

Critical Seriousness - Blood coming from Anus - Rectal Bleeding is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin

Critical Seriousness - Bronchospasm - Bronchospastic Pulmonary Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin

Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin

Critical Seriousness - Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin

Critical Seriousness - Hemolytic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin

Critical Seriousness - Hemorrhage Within the Skull - Intracranial Bleeding is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis caused by Drugs - Drug-Induced Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin

Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of Skin caused by an Allergy - Allergic Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin

Critical Seriousness - Interstitial Nephritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin

Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin

Critical Seriousness - Large Purple or Brown Skin Blotches - Purpura is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin

Critical Seriousness - Redness of Skin - Erythema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin

Critical Seriousness - Ringing in the Ears - Tinnitus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin

Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin

Critical Seriousness - Stomach or Intestinal Ulcer - Gastrointestinal Ulcer is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin

Critical Seriousness - Wheezing is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Aspirin

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Aspirin has 6 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Conditions of Excess Stomach Acid Secretion - Gastric Hypersecretory Conditions is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Aspirin

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Aspirin

Heartburn is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Aspirin

Irritation of the Stomach or Intestines - Gastrointestinal Irritation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Aspirin

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Aspirin

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Aspirin

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Aspirin Drug-Drug Interactions

Aspirin has interactions of severe seriousness with 4 drug(s):

Aspirin has 3 severe interactions with Ketorolac. Click here to see them

Aspirin has 1 severe interactions with Mifeprex. Click here to see them

Aspirin has 1 severe interactions with Mifepristone. Click here to see them

Aspirin has 2 severe interactions with Toradol. Click here to see them

Aspirin has interactions of serious seriousness with 46 drug(s).

Aspirin has interactions of moderate seriousness with 724 drug(s).

Aspirin has interactions of unknown seriousness with 108 drug(s).

Aspirin has 21 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Aspirin.

Aspirin Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage - Bleeding of the Stomach or Intestines is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Hemolytic Anemia from Pyruvate Kinase and G6PD Deficiencies - Anemia from Pyruvate Kinase and G6PD Deficiencies is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Hemophilia is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Peptic Ulcer - Ulcer from Stomach Acid is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Reye's Syndrome is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Von Willebrand's Disease - Blood Clotting Disorder - Von Willebrand's Disease is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Relative Contraindications

Alcoholism - Habit of Drinking Too Much Alcohol is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Erosive Gastritis - Damage to Stomach Lining is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Gastrointestinal Ulcer - Stomach or Intestinal Ulcer is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Gout is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Hypoprothrombinemia - Decrease in the Blood-Clotting Protein Prothrombin is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Thrombocytopenic Disorder - Decreased Blood Platelets is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Contraindication Warnings

Anemia is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Nasal Polyp - Presence of Polyps in the Nose is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Vitamin K Deficiency - Inadequate Vitamin K is a contraindication of Aspirin.

Aspirin has 42 related brands and strengths:

Adult Low Dose Aspirin 81 Mg Tab, Delayed Release

Asperdrink 81 Mg Effervescent Tab

Aspir-81 81 Mg Tab

Aspir-Low 81 Mg Tab

Aspir-Trin 325 Mg Tab

Aspirin 162 Mg Tab, Delayed Release

Aspirin 300 Mg Rectal Suppository

Aspirin 325 Mg Tab

Aspirin 325 Mg Tab, Delayed Release

Aspirin 500 Mg Tab

Aspirin 500 Mg Tab, Delayed Release

Aspirin 600 Mg Rectal Suppository

Aspirin 650 Mg Packet

Aspirin 650 Mg Tab, Delayed Release

Aspirin 81 Mg Chewable Tab

Aspirin 81 Mg Effervescent Tab

Aspirin 81 Mg Tab, Delayed Release

Aspirin 975 Mg Tab, Delayed Release

Aspirin Childrens 81 Mg Chewable Tab

Aspirin Low Dose 81 Mg Tab, Delayed Release

Aspirin Low-Strength 81 Mg Chewable Tab

Aspirin Low-Strength 81 Mg Tab, Delayed Release

Baby Aspirin 81 Mg Chewable Tab

Bayer Aspirin 325 Mg Tab

Bayer Childrens Aspirin 81 Mg Chewable Tab

Child Aspirin 81 Mg Chewable Tab

Children's Aspirin 81 Mg Chewable Tab

E.C. Prin 325 Mg Tab

Ecotrin 325 Mg Tab

Ecotrin Low Strength 81 Mg Tab

Ecotrin Maximum Strength 500 Mg Tab

Enteric Coated Aspirin 325 Mg Tab, Delayed Release

Enteric Coated Aspirin 81 Mg Tab, Delayed Release

Extra Strength Bayer 500 Mg Tab

Halfprin 162 Mg Tab

Halfprin 81 Mg Tab

Lite Coat Aspirin 325 Mg Tab

Lo-Dose Aspirin 81 Mg Tab, Delayed Release

Miniprin 81 Mg Tab

St. Joseph Aspirin 81 Mg Tab, Delayed Release

St. Joseph Low-Dose Aspirin 81 Mg Chewable Tab

Stanback Headache Powder 650 Mg Oral Packet

Aspirin - Symptoms of overdose may include
burning pain in the throat/stomach, confusion, mental/mood changes, fainting, weakness, ringing in the ears, fever, rapid breathing, change in the amount of urine, seizures, loss of consciousness.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.