✅ Generic Name:
Acetylsalicylic Acid (ASA) 150 mg
(Commonly known as Aspirin)
📄 Description:
Acetylsalicylic acid is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with antiplatelet, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic effects. The 150 mg dose is often used for cardiovascular protection (antiplatelet effect), especially in patients at risk of heart attacks, strokes, or post-surgery clot prevention.
It is available in several formulations:
- Conventional tablets
- Effervescent tablets
- Dispersible tablets
- Enteric-coated tablets
🌿 Nature / Drug Class:
- NSAID (Salicylate class)
- Antiplatelet agent
🎯 Purpose / Indications:
- Prevention of myocardial infarction (heart attack)
- Prevention of ischemic stroke
- Secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease
- Post-angioplasty or stent placement
- Mild to moderate pain and fever (less common at 150 mg dose)
- Anti-inflammatory effect (higher doses, not typically 150 mg)
💊 Dosage & Forms:
| Form | Use |
|---|---|
| Conventional Tablet | General oral use, swallowed whole |
| Effervescent Tablet | Dissolved in water for faster absorption and better stomach tolerance |
| Dispersible Tablet | Disperses in a small amount of water before administration |
| Enteric-Coated Tablet | Coated to pass through stomach and dissolve in intestine, reducing gastric irritation |
✅ Advantages:
- Effective antiplatelet agent in cardiovascular protection
- Various forms available for different patient needs
- Dispersible/effervescent: faster onset, better absorption
- Enteric-coated: minimizes gastric irritation/ulcer risk
📦 Common Packaging:
- Strips of 10 tablets, boxes of 30, 50, or 100 tablets
- Clearly labeled by form: “Aspirin 150 mg Enteric-coated/Dispersible/etc.”
❄️ Storage Conditions:
- Store at room temperature (15–25°C)
- Keep in a dry place, away from direct light and heat
- Protect from moisture, especially effervescent or dispersible forms
👨⚕️ Patient Advice / Precautions:
- Take after food to reduce stomach upset (unless enteric-coated)
- Do not crush or chew enteric-coated tablets
- For dispersible/effervescent tablets: dissolve in water before taking
- Avoid alcohol and NSAIDs to reduce gastric side effects
- Inform your doctor before surgery or dental work due to bleeding risk
- Avoid during last trimester of pregnancy