Besprin Dosage & Drug Information

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Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Aspirin

Indications/Uses

Initial treatment of CV disorders eg, angina pectoris & MI. Prevention of cerebrovascular disorders eg, stroke.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Prevention of MI & stroke 75-100 mg daily.

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Administration

Should be taken with food.

Special Precautions

Patients prone to dyspepsia or known to have lesion of gastric mucosa; w/ hemophilia or other hemorrhagic disorders, gout, aspirin intolerance (especially aspirin-sensitive asthmatics). Renal or hepatic impairment. Not to be taken during lactation. Childn <12 yr.

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Adverse Reactions

GI disturbances eg, nausea, dyspepsia & vomiting. Urticaria & other skin eruptions, angioedema, rhinitis & severe/fatal paroxysmal bronchospasm & dyspnea. Increased bleeding time, decreased platelet adhesiveness & hypoprothrombinemia (large dose). May exhibit cross-sensitivity to other NSAIDs. Symptoms of salicylism eg, dizziness, tinnitus, deafness, sweating, nausea & vomiting, headache & mental confusion; Reye's syndrome (childn).

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Drug Interactions

Enhanced effects on GIT w/ alcohol. May enhance activity of coumarin anticoagulants, sulphonylurea, hypoglycemic agents, methotrexate, phenytoin & valproic acid. Diminished effects of uricosurics eg, probenecid & sulphinpyrazone.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Anticoagulants, Antiplatelets & Fibrinolytics (Thrombolytics)

ATC Classification

B01AC06 - acetylsalicylic acid ; Belongs to the class of platelet aggregation inhibitors excluding heparin. Used in the treatment of thrombosis.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Besprin EC tab 100 mg

Packing/Price

100's (P2.54/enteric-coated tab, P254/box)

Besprin

aspirin

Manufacturer:

Lloyd

Distributor:

Bell-Kenz Pharma