Cardoprin 75 mg (Tablet (Enteric Coated))

Unit Price: ৳ 0.80 (7 x 14: ৳ 78.40)

Strip Price: ৳ 11.20

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Aspirin
Company	Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

Prophylaxis against arterial occlusive events
Mild to moderate pain
Chronic disease accompanied by pain and inflammation
Antipyretic

Pharmacology

Aspirin inhibits thrombus formation, has analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic properties

Dosage & Administration

Pain, inflammatory diseases and as antipyretic: Aspirin 300 mg 1-3 tablets 6 hourly with a maximum daily dose of 4 gm
Suspected acute coronary syndrome: 150 mg-300 mg immediately unless there are clear contraindications
After myocardial infarction: Aspirin 150 mg daily for 1 month. Long-term use of aspirin in a dose of 75 mg daily is recommended thereafter

Interaction

Salicylates may enhance the effect of anticoagulants, oral hypoglycaemic agents, phenytoin and sodium valproate

Contraindications

Aspirin is contraindicated for children less than 12 years, in breast-feeding, active peptic ulcer, bleeding due to haemophilia, intracranial haemorrhage, and other ulceration

Side Effects

Side effects for the usual dosage of Cardoprin are mild including nausea, dyspepsia, gastrointestinal ulceration, and bronchospasm

Pregnancy & Lactation

Aspirin should not be used during the last 3 months of pregnancy and with caution in lactating mothers

Precautions & Warnings

Use with caution in asthma, uncontrolled blood pressure, pregnant women, and patients with nasal polyps or nasal allergy

Overdose Effects

Overdosage produces dizziness, tinnitus, sweating, nausea and vomiting, confusion, hyperventilation, CNS depression, cardiovascular collapse, and respiratory depression