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Aspirin or acetylsalicylic acid is a pain reliever that is commonly used daily to treat aches and pains such as headaches, toothaches and menstrual cramps. Although aspirin is safe for most people 16 years of age and older, it can also cause some adverse reactions. To use the drug safely and effectively, learning about the side effects of aspirin 81mg is an indispensable step.
1. Are the side effects of aspirin serious?
No medicine is absolutely safe and aspirin can cause unwanted effects including mild, moderate, and serious side effects.
Side effects of aspirin can cause indigestion for users. To avoid this, take your aspirin with food. If indigestion still doesn't go away, this could be a sign that aspirin has caused a stomach ulcer. Therefore, talk to your doctor to determine the problem and possibly supplement with anti-ulcer medication if necessary.
Another side effect of aspirin that patients need to watch out for is easy bleeding. This condition easily leads to nosebleeds, easy bruising, and harder to stop bleeding than usual. To be on the safe side, be careful to avoid injuries that lead to bleeding.
Khi sử dụng thuốc aspirin có thể gây ra tình trạng khó tiêu
In fact, serious side effects from aspirin use are rare but most are very dangerous. Call your doctor right away if, after taking aspirin, you notice red, blistering, and peeling skin; coughing up blood or blood in your urine, stools, or vomiting; yellowing of the skin or eyes (have liver problems); pain in the joints of the hands and feet (a sign of high blood uric acid levels); swollen hands or feet (possibly a sign of increased fluid retention causing edema).
In addition, in rare cases, the side effects of aspirin can cause serious allergic reactions such as anaphylaxis.
2. Some notes while using aspirin
To make sure aspirin is safe to use as a pain reliever, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, are allergic to aspirin or similar pain relievers like ibuprofen , ever had a stomach ulcer, recently had a stroke, high blood pressure (hypertension), indigestion, asthma or lung disease, history of blood clotting problems, liver or kidney disease, gout, heavy menstruation.
Research shows that it is safe to use a combination of aspirin with paracetamol or codeine. However, patients should not take aspirin in combination with ibuprofen or naproxen without their doctor's approval, because concomitant use of pain relievers and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) does not enhances the analgesic effect which may increase the chance of experiencing side effects such as upset stomach.
Tự ý dùng thuốc aspirin kết hợp với ibuprofen khi chưa có sự chấp nhận của bác sĩ có thể làm tăng khả năng gặp phải các tác dụng phụ
To make sure aspirin is safe to use as a pain reliever, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, are allergic to aspirin or similar pain relievers like ibuprofen , ever had a stomach ulcer, recently had a stroke, high blood pressure (hypertension), indigestion, asthma or lung disease, history of blood clotting problems, liver or kidney problems, gout, heavy menstruation.
Research shows that it is safe to use a combination of aspirin with paracetamol or codeine. However, patients should not take aspirin in combination with ibuprofen or naproxen without their doctor's approval, because concomitant use of pain relievers and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) does not enhances the analgesic effect which may increase the chance of side effects such as upset stomach.
Although, taking an extra aspirin or two isn't likely to cause harm. However, the dose of aspirin that leads to an overdose may vary from person to person. In case, take more than 12 tablets in 24 hours and experience side effects such as nausea, ringing in the ears, hearing problems, confusion, dizziness, ask a loved one to drive you to the hospital or call an ambulance. emergency.
In fact, paracetamol is recommended as the first choice for pain relief for pregnant women. But if paracetamol can't control the pain, you may need aspirin. There is no solid evidence that aspirin is safe to use in pregnant women during the first 6 months of pregnancy (up to 30 weeks). Therefore, you should consult your doctor for advice on choosing the right pain reliever.
For pregnant women after the 30th week of pregnancy, aspirin should not be used to relieve pain. Aspirin can cause complications including breathing and blood clotting problems in babies. If you've taken aspirin after 30 weeks of pregnancy, especially if you've been taking it for a long time, tell your doctor to get your unborn baby checked. In the case of nursing mothers, the use of aspirin is not recommended to control pain and fever.
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References: nhs.uk, mayoclinic.org
