Transient ischaemic attacks, secondary prevention of MI. Platelet aggregation inhibitor for prophylaxis against stroke, vascular occlusion & DVT. Prevention of graft occlusion in patients following aortocoronary bypass surgery.
Should be taken with food: Take immediately after meals. Place on tongue & allow to disperse w/o water, then swallow. Alternatively, swallow tab whole w/ water.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to salicylates. Peptic ulcer, dyspepsia; haemophilia; gout. Patients on anticoagulant therapy. Not recommended in childn & teenagers.