ASPIRIN + CAFFEINE +SALICYLAMIDE

Aspirin is a salicylate that treats pain and reduces fever or inflammation. Caffeine is a stimulant and works by relaxing the muscle contractions in blood vessels to improve blood flow. Salicylamide have analgesic and antipyretic properties and works like an Aspirin.

Uses

This combination medication is used to treat pain and fever due to headache and muscle aches. This medication may also be used in other conditions to be determined by your doctor.

Warnings

Do not use this drug:

If you are allergic to Aspirin. Caffeine or Salicylamide.
To a child or teenager who has recently had an influenza vaccine (eg, flu shot) or has recently had a flu-like illness (eg, fever, chills, sore throat), chickenpox, or any other type of viral infection
If you have bleeding problems such as hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, low blood platelets, or active severe bleeding

Side Effects

Common side effects may include:

Heartburn
nausea
upset stomach

Notify your doctor promptly if any of these symptoms persist or worsen.

Your doctor may have prescribed this medication because he or she judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects.

Serious side effects may include:

Severe Allergic Reactions (Rash; Hives; Itching; Difficulty Breathing; Tightness in the Chest; Swelling of the Mouth, Face, Lips, or Tongue)
Black or Bloody Stools
Confusion
Diarrhea
Drowsiness
Hearing Loss
Ringing in the Ears
Severe or Persistent Dizziness
Severe or Persistent Stomach Pain or Heartburn
Shakiness
Trouble Sleeping
Vomiting

Precautions

Precautions

Before taking this drug, tell your doctor or pharmacist:

If you are allergic to any content of this drug or if you have other allergies.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
If you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
If you have alcoholism or if you drink 3 or more alcohol-containing drinks every day
If you have recently had an influenza vaccine (eg, flu shot)
If you have or have recently had a flu-like illness (eg, fever, chills, sore throat), chickenpox, or any other type of viral infection
Your medical condition or history, especially of:
- Asthma
- Growths in the Nose (Nasal Polyps)
- Diabetes
- Gout
- Kidney Problems
- Liver Problems (eg, Hepatitis)
- Persistent or Frequent Stomach Problems (eg, Heartburn, Upset Stomach, Stomach Pain)
- Peptic Ulcers
- Bleeding Ulcers
- Bleeding or Clotting Problems
- Vitamin K Deficiency
- A Weakened Blood Vessel in the Brain (eg, Cerebral Aneurysm)
- Stroke or Bleeding in the Brain
If you are a child with Kawasaki syndrome (a rare inflammation causing heart problems in children)

Interactions

Drug interactions may either lessen the effectiveness of this drug or heighten the risk for severe side effects. It’s important to inform your doctor all the medication including prescription and non-prescription and herbal medicines you are taking or going to take.

Possible interactions with this drug are:

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (eg, Acetazolamide)
Anticoagulants (eg, Warfarin)
Clopidogrel
Heparin
Nsaids (eg, Celecoxib, Ketorolac, Ibuprofen, Naproxen)
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (eg, Fluoxetine)
Quinolones (eg, Ciprofloxacin)
Insulin or Oral Antidiabetics (eg, Glyburide, Nateglinide)
Methotrexate
Theophylline
Valproic Acid
Probenecid
Sulfinpyrazone

Overdose & Brands

Call emergency hotline if someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing.

Symptoms of overdose may include:

Agitation
Anxiety
Confusion
Fever
Hearing Loss
Lethargy
Lightheadedness
Muscle Twitching
Nausea
Rapid Breathing
Rapid or Irregular Heartbeat
Ringing in the Ears
Seizures
Shortness of Breath
Stomach Pain
Trouble Sleeping
Vomiting

Available brand/s:

Bayer Aspirin
Aspitor
Clopate
Clopivaz