Q) How does ASA 50MG TABLET prevent heart attack (ischemic)? A) ASA 50MG TABLET helps in blood thinning which basically prevents clot formation and hence averts a second heart attack (ischemic )and stroke. This medicine is often prescribed to people with known heart diseases and people who have already had a heart attack or having a genetic predisposition heart related disorders in the family.
Q) Is it safe for elderly people to take ASA 50MG TABLET for a long time? A) Yes, elderly people can take 1 tablet a day to prevent heart attack provided it has been prescribed by a doctor keeping other conditions/functionality of the elderly patient in consideration such as kidney, liver, lung.
Q) Can I take ASA 50MG TABLET with blood pressure medicine? A) A low dose of ASA 50MG TABLET along with blood pressure medicine when prescribed by a doctor has been found to be effective in preventing ischemic attack and strokes. However, nasal bleeding and internal bleeding (reflecting in the form of brown-black stool) are to be strictly observed. Incase of any of the above symptom inform your doctor immediately, you may have to stop it.
Q) Can ASA 50MG TABLET be taken for migraine? A) ASA 50MG TABLET can be taken for headache in a permissible limit not more than 625mg twice per week. However, it does not resolve other symptoms of migraine such as flickering vision and vomiting. It is best to consult a doctor to take the right medicine and therapy for the treatment of migraine.
Q) Can ASA 50MG TABLET be taken for arthritis? A) Yes, ASA 50MG TABLET has been found to be effective in treating arthritis associated pain. Patients with osteoarthritis and other rheumatological diseases are prescribed a low dose of ASA 50MG TABLET get relief from pain and inflammatory conditions. However, please do not self medicate check for the right dose from a rheumatologist.
Q) Is ASA 50MG TABLET effective for period pain? A) ASA 50MG TABLET can be taken for relieving period pain. However, it is not the best medicine to be taken. There may be a possibility of heavy flow during your periods after taking ASA 50MG TABLET. Speak with your doctor for other effective anti spasmodic pain relieving medicines.
Q) When should I stop ASA 50MG TABLET? A) Please call your doctor immediately if you are bleeding from ears, nose and eyes or severe abdominal pain along with nonstop vomiting with traces of blood. Your doctor may also recommend stopping ASA 50MG TABLET 7-10 days before any surgery.
