Aspirin tablets 100 mg for thrombosis and embolus prevention

General information on Japanese Aspirin tablets 100 mg for thrombosis and embolus prevention

Package details: 100 tablets

Manufacturer: Towa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd., Japan

Active ingredients: aspirin (chemical formula C9H8O4)

Medical effect: Aspirin tablets are effective for the prevention of thrombus and embolus formation in patients with angina, myocardial infarction, and cerebral infarction.

Contraindications and precautions: do not use for the following categories of patients:

• Patients within 12 weeks from expected delivery date should not take Aspirin tablets,
• Patients with peptic ulcer (gastric ulcer, duodenal ulcer),
• Patients with bleeding tendency or blood abnormality,
• Patients with an aspirin-induced asthma or history of it,
• Patient who are planning to have a surgery or dental extraction.

Pregnant and breastfeeding should consult with their doctor before use, in general, taking aspirin is not recommended.

If an allergic reaction occurs, stop taking the medicine and consult with your doctor. If you’re taking any other medication or receiving any other treatment, you have to consult with your doctor before use.

Do not take this drug with alcohol as this combination may induce or worsen gastrointestinal hemorrhage.

Dosage and administration

For adults, take one tablet once daily (100 mg of the active ingredient). However, the daily dose may be increased by doctor in charge up to 3 tablets (300 mg of the active ingredient) according to symptoms.

Swallow down the medicine without cracking, crunching or grinding unless otherwise instructed. Do not take these tablets on an empty stomach.

How effective are Aspirin tablets 100 mg from Japan for thrombosis and embolus prevention?

Aspirin is one of world’s best-known medicines for reducing pain, fever and inflammation. Due to its ability to inhibit the cyclooxygenase, it also blocks the synthesis of thromboxane A2 and inhibits platelet aggregation. Consequently, Aspirin tablets inhibit platelet activation and prevent blood clotting and vessel clogging.

Who should use Aspirin tablets 100 mg from Japan?

Aspirin tablets are prescribed for the prevention of thrombus and embolus formation in patients with angina, myocardial infarction, and cerebral infarction. Studies showed that aspirin is effective and safe for the treatment of patients with coronary artery disease, with no carryover effects observed (P. A. Gurbel, K. P. Bliden et al. “Evaluation of Dose-Related Effects of Aspirin on Platelet Function Results From the Aspirin-Induced Platelet Effect Study”. Circulation. 2007, 115: 3156–3164).