{"id":4595,"date":"2020-11-26T11:23:47","date_gmt":"2020-11-26T11:23:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=4595"},"modified":"2021-08-25T06:52:52","modified_gmt":"2021-08-25T06:52:52","slug":"acetylsalicylic-acid-actavis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/acetylsalicylic-acid-actavis\/","title":{"rendered":"Acetylsalicylic acid Actavis &#8211; Acetylsalicylic acid uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>75 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg, 160 mg&nbsp;enteric-tablet&nbsp;is<br><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/tiplo-citrus\/\">Acetylsalicylic acid<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Acetylsalicylic Actavis is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Acetylsalicylic acid&nbsp;Actavis contains&nbsp;acetylsalicylic acid,&nbsp;which in low&nbsp;doses&nbsp;belongs to a group of medicines called platelet aggregation inhibitors.&nbsp;Platelets&nbsp;(&nbsp;platelets&nbsp;) are small cells in the blood that cause the blood to coagulate and can cause blood clots to form.&nbsp;When a blood clot occurs in an&nbsp;artery, blood flow is stopped and the oxygen supply is turned off.&nbsp;When this happens in the heart, it can cause a heart attack or angina pectoris;&nbsp;in the brain, it can cause&nbsp;strokes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Acetylsalicylic acid&nbsp;Actavis is taken to reduce the risk of blood clots and thus further prevent:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Heart attacks<\/li><li>Stroke<\/li><li>Cardiovascular problems in patients suffering from stable or&nbsp;unstable angina Pectoris (a type of chest pain).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Acetylsalicylic acid&nbsp;Actavis is also used to prevent the formation of blood clots after certain types of heart surgery performed to dilate a&nbsp;vessel&nbsp;or remove the clot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine is not recommended in case of an emergency.&nbsp;It can only be used for preventive purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Acetylsalicylic acid contained&nbsp;in&nbsp;Acetylsalicylic acid&nbsp;Actavis may also be authorized for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this leaflet.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or another healthcare professional if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you use Acetylsalicylic acid Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Acetylsalicylic acid Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to&nbsp;acetylsalicylic acid&nbsp;or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>If you are allergic to other salicylates or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (&nbsp;NSAIDs&nbsp;).&nbsp;NSAIDs&nbsp;are often used for&nbsp;arthritis&nbsp;or rheumatism and pain.<\/li><li>If you have had an asthma attack or swelling of certain parts of your body, such as your face, lips, throat, or tongue (&nbsp;angioedema&nbsp;) after taking salicylates or&nbsp;NSAIDs.<\/li><li>If you currently have or have had&nbsp;stomach ulcers&nbsp;or duodenal&nbsp;ulcers&nbsp;or any other type of bleeding, such as a&nbsp;stroke.<\/li><li>If you have ever had a problem with your blood not coagulating properly.<\/li><li>If you have severe liver or kidney problems.<\/li><li>If you are in the last 3 months of pregnancy, do not use&nbsp;doses&nbsp;higher than 100 mg\/day (see section \u201cPregnancy and breast-feeding\u201d).<\/li><li>If you are taking a medicine called methotrexate (eg for cancer or rheumatism) in a&nbsp;dose&nbsp;above 15 mg\/week.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking&nbsp;Acetylsalicylic&nbsp;Actavis if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Have problems with your kidneys, liver, or heart.<\/li><li>Have or have had problems with your stomach or intestines.<\/li><li>Has high&nbsp;blood pressure.<\/li><li>Have&nbsp;asthma, hay fever, nasal polyps, or other&nbsp;chronic&nbsp;respiratory problems;&nbsp;Acetylsalicylic acid&nbsp;can trigger an asthmatic attack.<\/li><li>Have had&nbsp;gout.<\/li><li>Have heavy menstrual bleeding.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You must seek immediate medical attention if your symptoms worsen or if you experience severe or unforeseen&nbsp;side effects, such as unusual bleeding, severe skin rash, or other signs of severe&nbsp;allergy&nbsp;(see section \u201cPossible side effects\u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor if you know you are having surgery (even minor surgeries such as a tooth extraction), as&nbsp;acetylsalicylic acid&nbsp;is a blood thinner and there may be an increased risk of bleeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Acetylsalicylic acid&nbsp;can cause Reye&#8217;s syndrome when given to children.&nbsp;Reye&#8217;s syndrome is a very rare disease that affects the brain and liver and can be life-threatening.&nbsp;Due to this,&nbsp;Acetylsalicylic acid&nbsp;Actavis should not be given to children under 16 years of age without a doctor&#8217;s&nbsp;prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should make sure that you do not become dehydrated (feeling thirsty and&nbsp;dry mouth&nbsp;) as intake of&nbsp;acetylsalicylic acid&nbsp;in such cases can impair kidney function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine is not suitable as an analgesic or antipyretic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If any of the above applies to you or you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Acetylsalicylic acid Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have taken, or might be taking other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The effect of the treatment can be affected if&nbsp;acetylsalicylic acid is&nbsp;taken at the same time as other drugs such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Blood thinners\/anticoagulants (eg&nbsp;warfarin,&nbsp;heparin, clopidogrel)<\/li><li>Immunosuppressive drugs after transplantation (cyclosporine, tacrolimus)<\/li><li>Antihypertensive drugs (eg&nbsp;diuretics&nbsp;and&nbsp;ACE inhibitors&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Heart rate medication (&nbsp;digoxin&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Drugs for manic depression (lithium)<\/li><li>Painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs (eg&nbsp;NSAIDs&nbsp;such as&nbsp;ibuprofen&nbsp;or&nbsp;steroids&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Metamizole (a substance that reduces pain and fever) can reduce the effect of&nbsp;acetylsalicylic acid&nbsp;on platelet aggregation (&nbsp;blood cells&nbsp;that attach together and form a blood clot) when taken at the same time.&nbsp;Therefore, this combination should be used with caution in patients taking a low&nbsp;dose of&nbsp;acetylsalicylic acid&nbsp;for cardiac protection.<\/li><li>Medicines for&nbsp;gout&nbsp;(eg probenecid)<\/li><li>Antiepileptic&nbsp;drugs&nbsp;(&nbsp;valproate,&nbsp;phenytoin&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Drugs for&nbsp;glaucoma&nbsp;(acetazolamide)<\/li><li>Medicines for cancer or rheumatism (methotrexate in&nbsp;doses&nbsp;less than 15 mg\/week)<\/li><li>Medicines for&nbsp;diabetes&nbsp;(eg glibenclamide)<\/li><li>Antidepressants (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (&nbsp;SSRIs&nbsp;) such as&nbsp;sertraline&nbsp;or&nbsp;paroxetine&nbsp;)<\/li><li>Hormone replacement when the adrenal glands or&nbsp;pituitary gland&nbsp;have been destroyed or removed, or for the treatment of&nbsp;inflammation, including rheumatic diseases and intestinal inflammations (&nbsp;corticosteroids&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Acetylsalicylic acid with an alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Consumption of alcohol may increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and increase the bleeding time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pregnant women should not take&nbsp;acetylsalicylic acid&nbsp;during pregnancy unless directed to do so by their doctor.&nbsp;You should not take&nbsp;Acetylsalicylic acid&nbsp;Actavis if you are in the last three months of pregnancy unless your doctor tells you to and then the daily&nbsp;dose&nbsp;should not exceed 100 mg (see section \u201cDo not take&nbsp;Acetylsalicylic acid&nbsp;Actavis\u201d).&nbsp;Normal or high&nbsp;doses&nbsp;of this medicine during the late part of pregnancy can cause serious complications in the mother or baby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Breast-feeding women should not take&nbsp;acetylsalicylic acid&nbsp;unless instructed to do so by their doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Acetylsalicylic acid&nbsp;Actavis does not affect your ability to drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Acetylsalicylic acid contains sodium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol&nbsp;sodium&nbsp;(23 mg) per tablet, ie it is essentially &#8216;sodium-free&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Acetylsalicylic acid Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take&nbsp;Acetylsalicylic acid&nbsp;Actavis exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Adults<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Prevention of myocardial infarction:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 75-160 mg once daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Stroke prevention:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 75-325 mg once daily.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Prevention of cardiovascular problems in patients with stable or&nbsp;unstable angina Pectoris (a type of chest pain):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 75-160 mg once daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Prevention of blood clots after certain types of heart surgery:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is 75-160 mg once daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Older<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As for adults.&nbsp;In general,&nbsp;acetylsalicylic acid&nbsp;should&nbsp;be used with caution in elderly patients who may experience more&nbsp;side effects.&nbsp;The treatment should be reviewed regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use for children and adolescents<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Acetylsalicylic acid&nbsp;should not be given to children or adolescents under 16 years of age unless prescribed by a doctor (see section Warnings and precautions).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Administration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablets should be swallowed whole with a sufficient amount of liquid (1\/2 glass of water).&nbsp;The tablets have a stomach acid-resistant coating that counteracts irritation of the gastric mucosa and the tablets should therefore not be crushed, divided, or chewed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Show any remaining tablets or the empty container to your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Symptoms of an overdose may include tinnitus, hearing loss, headache, dizziness, confusion, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain.&nbsp;A larger overdose can lead to faster breathing is normal (&nbsp;hyperventilation&nbsp;), fever, sweating, restlessness, seizures, hallucinations, low blood sugar,&nbsp;coma,&nbsp;and&nbsp;shock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to use Acetylsalicylic acid Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you miss a&nbsp;dose, wait until it is time for your next&nbsp;dose&nbsp;and then continue as usual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not take a double&nbsp;dose&nbsp;to make up for a forgotten&nbsp;dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines,&nbsp;Acetylsalicylic acid&nbsp;Actavis can cause&nbsp;side effects,&nbsp;although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you notice any of the following serious&nbsp;side effects, stop taking&nbsp;Acetylsalicylic&nbsp;Actavis and contact your doctor immediately.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sudden wheezing, swelling of the lips, face, or body, rash, fainting, or difficulty swallowing (severe&nbsp;allergic reaction&nbsp;).<\/li><li>Redness&nbsp;of the skin with blisters or flaking may be linked to fever and joint pain.&nbsp;This can be erythema multiforme,&nbsp;Stevens-Johnson syndrome,&nbsp;or&nbsp;Lyell&#8217;s syndrome.<\/li><li>Abnormal bleeding, such as coughing up blood, blood in vomit or urine, or black stools.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 10 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Digestive problems<\/li><li>Increased tendency to bleed.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Uncommon&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 100 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hives<\/li><li>Runny nose<\/li><li>Breathing difficulties.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Rare&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(may affect up to 1 in 1000 people)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Severe bleeding in the stomach or intestines, brain hemorrhage, change in the number of&nbsp;blood&nbsp;s<\/li><li>Nausea and vomiting<\/li><li>Lower respiratory tract cramps, asthma attacks<\/li><li>Inflammation&nbsp;of the blood vessels<\/li><li>Bruises with purple tone (superficial bleeding)<\/li><li>Severe rashes such as erythema multiforme and its life-threatening forms&nbsp;Stevens-Johnson syndrome&nbsp;and&nbsp;Lyell&#8217;s syndrome<\/li><li>Hypersensitivity reactions, such as swelling of, for example, lips, face or body, or&nbsp;shock<\/li><li>Abnormally heavy or long menstrual periods.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Adverse reactions&nbsp;with unknown frequency (cannot be calculated from the available data)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Tinnitus (&nbsp;tinnitus&nbsp;) or hearing<\/li><li>Headache<\/li><li>Dizziness<\/li><li>Ulcers in the stomach or intestines and&nbsp;perforation<\/li><li>Prolonged bleeding time<\/li><li>Impaired renal function<\/li><li>Hepatic impairment<\/li><li>High levels of&nbsp;uric acid&nbsp;in the blood.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.&nbsp;This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,&nbsp;www.lakemedelsverket.se.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.<a href=\"javascript:void(0);\">&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Acetylsalicylic acid Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blister: Store in the original package.&nbsp;Moisture sensitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jar: Keep the jar tightly closed.&nbsp;Moisture sensitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP ..\/ EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is&nbsp;acetylsalicylic acid.&nbsp;Each&nbsp;enteric-&nbsp;containing&nbsp;tablet contains 75, 100, 150, or 160 mg of&nbsp;acetylsalicylic acid.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are&nbsp;tablet core:&nbsp;microcrystalline cellulose, corn starch,&nbsp;colloidal&nbsp;anhydrous silica, stearic acid;&nbsp;film coating:&nbsp;methacrylic acid &#8211; ethyl acrylate copolymer (1: 1),&nbsp;polysorbate 80,&nbsp;sodium lauryl sulfate,&nbsp;triethyl citrate, talc.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Acetylsalicylic acid&nbsp;Actavis&nbsp;enteric tablet&nbsp;is 75 mg: oval, white, biconvex film-coated tablet, 9.2 x 5.2 mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Acetylsalicylic acid&nbsp;Actavis&nbsp;enteric tablet&nbsp;is 100 mg: a round, white, biconvex film-coated tablet with a diameter of 7.2 mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Acetylsalicylic acid&nbsp;Actavis&nbsp;enteric tablet&nbsp;is 150 mg: oval, white, biconvex film-coated tablet, 11.7 x 6.7 mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Acetylsalicylic acid&nbsp;Actavis&nbsp;entero-tablet&nbsp;is 160 mg: a round, white, biconvex film-coated tablet with a diameter of 8.7 mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pack sizes<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blisters: 10, 20, 28, 30, 50, 56, 60, 90, 100&nbsp;enteric tablets&nbsp;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jar: 10, 30, 50, 100, 500&nbsp;enteric tablets&nbsp;are.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Actavis Group PTC ehf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reykjavikurvegur 76-78<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IS-220 Hafnarfjordur<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Iceland<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Acetylsalicylic acid Actavis contains acetylsalicylic acid, which in low doses belongs to a group of medicines called platelet aggregation inhibitors. Platelets ( platelets ) are small cells in the blood that cause the blood to coagulate and can cause blood clots to form. When a blood clot occurs in an artery, blood flow is stopped and the oxygen supply is turned off. 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