Product Description
Ascard Plus Tablets 75/75mg is an aspirin used to treat pain, fever, inflammation, etc in the body. It is also used to prevent the clotting of the blood which may cause many diseases.
Ascard Plus Tablets 75/75mg Formula
Ascard Plus Tablets 75/75mg contains Aspirin which belongs to the class of medicines known as salicylates.
Ascard Plus Tablets 75/75mg Tablet Uses
Blood clotting is a serious thing. Blood clots can stop the flow of the blood in the vessels which can lead to certain issues, including stroke, cardiac arrest, heart attack, etc. To treat and prevent blood clotting or pain, fever, etc, doctors usually prescribe taking Ascard Plus Tablets 75/75mg tablets.
Ascard Plus Tablets 75/75mg has Aspirin as an active ingredient which belongs to the class of medicines known as salicylates and NSAIDs. Aspirin functions by inhibiting the production of some natural substances that cause pain, swelling, fever, and blood clots in the body. It is also mainly used to prevent cardiovascular diseases and to relieve toothache, muscle aches, and headaches.
Some of the Ascard Plus Tablets 75/75mg uses are given as follows:
- Prevent blood clotting
- Pain in the body
- Fever
- Inflammation
- Muscle aches, toothache, headaches
Doctors usually prescribe the drug to those who have blood clotting, pain, or inflammation in the body.
Ascard Plus Tablets 75/75mg Alternatives
There are alternatives to this drug present in the market, such as Loprin, etc.
Medicinal Forms
Dosage and Administration
- Doctors may recommend taking one tablet (75-100 mg) at the same time every day for adults and older adults.
- However, one should follow the exact dosing instructions given by the doctor.
- Do not take this medicine on an empty stomach.
- You can take the tablet with or after a meal. But if you face any stomach-related effects, then consider taking it after food.
- As it impacts the Gastrointestinal tract (GI), it should be taken for the shortest time possible.
- Avoid crushing or chewing the tablet; instead, swallow it whole along with some water.
- If you miss a dose of Ascard Plus Tablets 75/75mg, then take the dose as early as possible. But if it is almost the time of the next dose, then skip the previous one and take the next one. And follow the regular dosing schedule.
- Follow the dosing instructions as advised by your doctor.
Ascard Plus Tablets 75/75mg Side Effects
Some of the commonly occurring side effects of Ascard Plus Tablets 75/75mg are as follows:
- Abdominal pain
- Blood in stool
- Acid reflux
- Constipation
- Black stools
- Vomit-containing coffee grounds
Risks and Warnings
There are some circumstances under which the use of medicine can be alarming. So before using the medicine, know its risks and warnings. Some of the risks and warnings associated with it are:
Mothers who are pregnant or breastfeeding their babies should consult a doctor before taking this medicine. It can harm your baby’s health. So, it is advised to consult a healthcare provider before taking any antibiotic.
If this medicine is taken during 2nd and 3rd trimester, then it can harm the health of the baby. It is also recommended that women of childbearing age should avoid using this medicine. Moreover, they should stop using the medicine as they conceive. However, in either case, whether you want to take the medicine or stop the medicine, it is important to talk to the doctor first.
The kidney's function is to detoxify the body. So, in patients with kidney failure issues, if detoxification doesn't happen, the toxins may accumulate in the body and cause adverse effects. Therefore, people with kidney failure should consult their doctor. The doctor may prescribe a lower dose of the medicine.
If you have any skin reaction like Steven Johnson syndrome from Ascard Plus Tablets 75/75mg consumption, then you should refrain from taking the pills. Else, it can cause hemolysis.
- Allergic to Ascard Plus Tablets 75/75mg
If you’re allergic to Ascard Plus Tablets 75/75mg or any other drug like Ascard, then do not take it. It can lead to a life-threatening condition called anaphylactic shock.
Anaphylactic shock is a rare but very severe allergic reaction and can lead to death if not treated at the right time. Its signs and symptoms are pale skin, itching, labored breathing, hives, a weak and rapid pulse, runny nose, nausea, excessive salivation, swollen tongue and lips, dizziness, tingling feet, mouth, hands, or scalp, vomiting, sneezing, etc.
It is better to inform your doctor about any allergies you may have.
Ascard Plus Tablets 75/75mg can aggravate asthma. Therefore, people with asthma should take the medicine with great caution.
- Bleeding Disorders or Anticoagulants
People who are suffering from any bleeding disorder or taking any anticoagulants for blood thinning should take this medicine on the advice of their doctor.
Ascard stops the chemical production that is responsible for making clotting factors. Since anticoagulants also serve the same function; therefore, their effect doubles in the body when taken together. Thus, this can cause a risk of bleeding due to the increased anticoagulative action.
People with long-term malnutrition should take this medicine with great caution.
People who have lost a lot of fluid or are dehydrated should be given paracetamol IV with great caution.
If you have gastric ulcers or acidity issues, you should take Ascard Plus Tablets 75/75mg with great caution. As Asiprin affects the gastrointestinal tract, it can lead to ulceration in the stomach lining. The doctor or pharmacist may prescribe a gastroprotective agent with it.
Drug Interactions
When you take more than two drugs together, they can cause a reaction in the body. Sometimes the reaction is not obvious. But sometimes, it can cause adverse reactions. Therefore, it is better to consult your doctor before taking any other medicines along with Ascard Plus Tablets 75/75mg.
It is an aspirin and may interact with the following drugs:
- ACE inhibitors (fosinopril, captopril, enalapril, etc)
- Corticosteroids (prednisolone)
- Angiotensin receptor blockers (losartan, valsartan etc)
- Potassium supplements
- Aspirin
- Lithium
- Blood thinners (clopidogrel, enoxaparin, warfarin)
To avoid any drug interactions, it is better to tell your doctor the complete medical history and the medicines that you’re already taking.
Overdose of Ascard Plus Tablets 75/75mg
Some of the symptoms of an overdose of Ascard Plus Tablets 75/75mg are:
- Poisoning
- Light-Headedness
- Seizures
- Destroyed Muscle Tissue
- Fever
- Drowsiness
- Hyperactivity
- Confusion
- Kidney Failure
In case of an overdose, it is advised to talk to your doctor immediately.
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place, and avoid refrigerating it
- Store it at room temperature (20–25°C)
- Keep it away from heat, direct sunlight, and moisture
- Keep it away from children and pets
- Do not use the medicine once it has passed its expiration date
