Ascad 75mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Ascad 75mg Tablet is an antiplatelet medicine used to treat and prevent heart attacks, strokes, and heart-related chest pain (angina). It helps to prevent the formation of blood clots in your blood vessels. It is a very widely used medicine for heart protection.
Ascad 75mg Tablet is usually best taken with food otherwise it may upset your stomach. The dose that is right for you depends on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should take it as recommended by your doctor.
The most common side effects of this medicine are heartburn or upset stomach, nausea, and vomiting. These are not usually serious but if you are worried, ask your doctor about ways of reducing or preventing them. This medicine may sometimes cause you to bleed more easily (for example you may get nosebleeds or bruises).
Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have ever had a prolonged problem when your blood did not clot properly or if you have had an ulcer or bleeding in your stomach or intestine. To make sure this medicine is safe for you, also tell your doctor if you have trouble with your liver or kidneys, have high blood pressure, or asthma. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting treatment. It is usually not recommended in later stages of pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Heavy drinking can increase your risk of stomach bleeding.
Ascad 75mg Tablet is usually best taken with food otherwise it may upset your stomach. The dose that is right for you depends on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should take it as recommended by your doctor.
The most common side effects of this medicine are heartburn or upset stomach, nausea, and vomiting. These are not usually serious but if you are worried, ask your doctor about ways of reducing or preventing them. This medicine may sometimes cause you to bleed more easily (for example you may get nosebleeds or bruises).
Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have ever had a prolonged problem when your blood did not clot properly or if you have had an ulcer or bleeding in your stomach or intestine. To make sure this medicine is safe for you, also tell your doctor if you have trouble with your liver or kidneys, have high blood pressure, or asthma. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.
Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting treatment. It is usually not recommended in later stages of pregnancy and while breastfeeding. Avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Heavy drinking can increase your risk of stomach bleeding.
Uses of Ascad Tablet
Benefits of Ascad Tablet
In Prevention of Angina (heart-related chest pain)
Ascad 75mg Tablet works as a blood thinner and is used in small doses to reduce the risk of blood clots forming. It prevents platelets from sticking together thereby preventing the formation of harmful blood clots. This means you are less likely to suffer from angina, a heart attack, a stroke, or other blockages of blood vessels. It is likely to be prescribed if you have a high risk of cardiovascular disease and should be taken regularly (usually for the rest of your life) to have a preventive effect.
In Treatment and prevention of Heart attack
Ascad 75mg Tablet prevents the formation of blood clots in blood vessels thereby reducing the risk of future heart attacks or strokes. In larger doses, Ascad 75mg Tablet may be used in the treatment of a heart attack or a stroke that has been caused by a blood clot. It stops the blood clot that is blocking the supply of blood to the heart from growing any bigger.
Side effects of Ascad Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Ascad
- Heartburn
- Increased bleeding tendency
- Nausea
- Upset stomach
- Vomiting
How to use Ascad Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ascad 75mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Ascad Tablet works
Ascad 75mg Tablet is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with anti-platelet action. It works by preventing platelets from sticking together which decreases the formation of harmful blood clots. This lowers the chance of heart attack or stroke.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ascad 75mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ascad 75mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Ascad 75mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving
UNSAFE
Ascad 75mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Ascad 75mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ascad 75mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Ascad 75mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Ascad 75mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Ascad 75mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ascad 75mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Ascad 75mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
Use of Ascad 75mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Ascad Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Ascad 75mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Ascad 75mg Tablet helps prevent future heart attack and clot-related (ischemic) stroke.
- It is generally well-tolerated with minimum side effects.
- Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
- It may make you bleed more easily. Be careful while shaving, using sharp objects, or cutting fingernails or toenails.
- Inform your doctor if you notice blood in your vomit or have black/tarry stools.
- Stop taking Ascad 75mg Tablet and tell your doctor if you have ringing in your ears, unusual bleeding, or nausea or vomiting that does not go away.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Acylsalicylic Acid Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
NSAID's- Non-Selective COX 1&2 Inhibitors (Salicylates)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Ascad with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding.
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for bleeding and consult your doctor immediately. They may adjust the dose of Aspirin a
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Do not consume Methotrexate with Aspirin. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor.
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Do not consume Methotrexate with Aspirin. If concurrent use is essential, please consult your doctor.
Methotrexate may increase the rate of release of Aspirin in the blood.
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Methotrexate may increase the rate of release of Aspirin in the blood.
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Patient concerns
FAQs
How long should I take Ascad 75mg Tablet for?
You should be taking Ascad 75mg Tablet for the rest of your life unless stopped by your doctor.
When will I feel better after taking Ascad 75mg Tablet?
Ascad 75mg Tablet is known to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. You may not feel any difference after taking Ascad 75mg Tablet. Keep taking it as prescribed by your doctor, you will be getting the benefits.
How long does Ascad 75mg Tablet takes to clear from the body?
It takes around 10 days for Ascad 75mg Tablet to get cleared from the body after completely stopping this medicine.
Why is Ascad 75mg Tablet given in pregnancy?
Ascad 75mg Tablet is generally not recommended in pregnancy unless you have certain medical conditions like pre-eclampsia or other clotting disorders.
What is the best time to take Ascad 75mg Tablet?
Take Ascad 75mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. According to a recent study, taking Ascad 75mg Tablet at night time, before you go to sleep, is more effective in reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
Will I need to stop Ascad 75mg Tablet before surgery or dental procedure?
Ascad 75mg Tablet may increase the risk of bleeding during a surgery or dental procedure. Therefore, you may be asked by your doctor to stop taking Ascad 75mg Tablet. You should not stop taking it on your own.
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- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 92-97.
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