What problems should I pay attention to when taking aspirin?
First, aspirin is suitable for people.
1. Patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases, including coronary heart disease, ischemic stroke and peripheral artery stenosis, are advised to take aspirin for secondary prevention;
2. Patients with hypertension complicated with chronic kidney disease are recommended to take it;
3. People suitable for primary prevention with aspirin: 1) Postmenopausal women or men ≥50 years old; 2) Hypertension has been initially and effectively controlled; 3) diabetes; 4) Hypercholesterolemia; 5) Obesity; 6) Family history of cardiovascular diseases; 7) smoking.
Second, when to eat?
1, sooner or later?
Doctors pointed out that the inhibitory effect of aspirin on platelet aggregation is irreversible, and its effect can last for 7~ 10 days. So in principle, you can take aspirin at any time. However, some studies have compared the effects of early or late use, and no difference has been found. Therefore, in terms of curative effect, experts now know that the curative effect of aspirin is persistent, and the key is to insist on taking it whether it is taken early or late.
2. Eat before or after meals?
Enteric aspirin is recommended to be used on an empty stomach before meals. Of course, if the enteric technology is not good, it may be better to take it after meals. It is best to take the medicine according to the instructions.
Third, take the best dose.
Through a large number of clinical research and analysis, it is shown that the recommended dose of aspirin for disease prevention is 50~ 100 mg per day (mostly 75mg per day), which is most suitable for long-term use. It can not only achieve the preventive effect, but also reduce the side effects to the minimum.
4. Avoid sharing with other antithrombotic drugs or drugs that cause peptic ulcer.
Aspirin will interact with anticoagulants such as warfarin, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, and antiplatelet drugs such as clopidogrel. The combination of drugs requires strict guidance from doctors.
5. Can I take aspirin while drinking?
Generally speaking, drinking alcohol after taking medicine is not recommended. The same is true of aspirin. Aspirin has a strong stimulating effect on gastric mucosa, and liquor can also stimulate gastrointestinal mucosa, causing edema or congestion. The interaction between them can lead to acute gastritis. Drinking alcohol can also cause acetaldehyde to accumulate in the human body, aggravating the symptoms of fever and general pain. For patients with cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension, drinking alcohol is prohibited.