Cotaspirin 50mg Tablet
Introduction to Cotaspirin 50mg Tablet
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.
Safety Advice for Cotaspirin 50mg Tablet
- Moderate risk
- High risk
- Safe
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Cotaspirin 50mg Tablet.
Cotaspirin 50mg 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.
Cotaspirin 50mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Cotaspirin 50mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Cotaspirin 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cotaspirin 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Use of Cotaspirin 50mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Cotaspirin 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cotaspirin 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Use of Cotaspirin 50mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
How Cotaspirin 50mg Tablet works
Cotaspirin 50mg 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.
How To Use Cotaspirin 50mg 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. Cotaspirin 50mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Benefits Of Cotaspirin 50mg Tablet
- Aspirin belongs to a group of medicines called salicylates. It 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. In larger doses, it may be used in the treatment of a heart attack or a stroke which has been caused by a blood clot. 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.
Side Effects Of Cotaspirin 50mg Tablet
- Heartburn
- Increased bleeding tendency
- Nausea
- Upset stomach
- Vomiting
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FAQ's on Cotaspirin 50mg Tablet
Will I need to stop Cotaspirin before surgery or dental procedure?
Cotaspirin may increase the risk of bleeding during a surgery or dental procedure. Therefore, you may be asked by your doctor to stop taking Cotaspirin. You should not stop taking it on your own.
What is the best time to take Cotaspirin?
Take Cotaspirin as prescribed by your doctor. According to a recent study, taking Cotaspirin at night time, before you go to sleep, is more effective in reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
How long does Cotaspirin takes to clear from the body?
It takes around 10 days for Cotaspirin to get cleared from the body after completely stopping this medicine.
How long should I take Cotaspirin for?
You should be taking Cotaspirin for the rest of your life unless stopped by your doctor.
When will I feel better after taking Cotaspirin?
Cotaspirin is known to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. You may not feel any difference after taking Cotaspirin. Keep taking it as prescribed by your doctor, you will be getting the benefits.
Why is Cotaspirin given in pregnancy?
Cotaspirin is generally not recommended in pregnancy unless you have certain medical conditions like pre-eclampsia or other clotting disorder.
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- Moderate risk
- High risk
- Safe
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Cotaspirin 50mg Tablet.
Cotaspirin 50mg 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.
Cotaspirin 50mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Cotaspirin 50mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Cotaspirin 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cotaspirin 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Use of Cotaspirin 50mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Cotaspirin 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cotaspirin 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Use of Cotaspirin 50mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.