The generic name of Aspirin is Salicylic acid. It is used to reduce mild pains, fever, and inflammatory conditions.
Aspirin derived from the willow bark, Hippocrates prepared tea from willow bark to reduce the pain, fever, and inflammations around 400 (B.C.)
USES
Aspirin is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. It tends the below mention properties.
- Antipyretic – reduces fever.
- Analgesic – relieves pain.
- Anti-inflammatory – relieving inflammation.
Aspirin is available in tablet form, and it is used to relieve underlying illness.
1. HEADACHE
Aspirin commonly used to relieve migraine headaches.
2. PAIN
Aspirin relieves mild-to-moderate pain.
3. FEVER
It helps to reduce the high grade fever.
4. RHEUMATIC ARTHRITIS
It relieves the symptoms of Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, spondyloarthropathies, and Arthritis and Pleurisy associated with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
5. KAWASAKI DISEASE
Kawasaki disease is an inflammation of Blood vessels. Aspirin reduces the inflammation of blood vessels.
6. CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE
According to FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION REPORTS, Aspirin used to
- Reduces the risk of death in patients with suspected acute heart attacks (myocardial infarctions)
- Prevents recurrent heart attacks and
- Reduces the risk of heart attacks or sudden death in patients with unstable and chronic stable angina pectoris (chest pain).
- It has anticoagulant properties, which help to clear the blockage inside the arteries and allow the flow of blood more freely in the vessels.
7. CANCER PREVENTION
Aspirin helps to prevent the condition of Colorectal Cancer, Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Endometrial Cancer.
SIDE EFFECTS OF ASPIRIN
An overdose of aspirin can lead to severe complications.
1. Abdominal Pain
2. Heartburn
3. Irritation
4. Constipation
5. Skin rashes
6. Uneasiness
7. Yellow or pale eyes
8. Irregular Heartbeats.
9. Stomach Ulcers
10. Stomach Bleeding
11. Ringing in ears
12. Reye syndrome in children
DURATION OF ACTION
Aspirin acts within 5-30 minutes after consumption. Its effect stays for average around 6 hrs after intake.
HOW TO TAKE
You can take it orally with water. Take it after eating something, as it does not directly affect the tissues of the stomach.
WHO SHOULD AVOID
According to FDA people who have:
- Pregnancy
- Allergic to aspirin or other salicylates
- Asthma
- Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure
- Severe Liver or Kidney disease
- Bleeding disorders
GENERAL WARNINGS
1. REYE’S SYNDROME
It is a brain disease, with vomiting, confusion, and loss of consciousness. Reye syndrome appears after the treatment with Aspirin in varicella infection. It mainly occurs in children.
2. INTERNAL BLEEDING
Aspirin destruct the blood vessels.
3. HEART FAILURE
High dose of Aspirin may develop the risk of heart failure.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Consult with your doctor for the proper dose of Aspirin. The dose of Aspirin depends as per the age, weight, and other conditions.
CONCLUSION
According to the Food and Drug Administration emphasizes that we should not self-medicate for serious conditions. Seek the advice of the doctor for the proper dosage.
