Introduction Aspirin® is a drug containing the active ingredient acetylsalicylic acid. It is used for pain and fever. Since it is also frequently used in the treatment of symptoms arising from alcohol consumption, the question of whether it is safe to take Aspirin® and alcohol together is often raised. It should be noted that Aspirin® … Aspirin and alcohol – is that compatible?
Can taking Aspirin® and alcohol be fatal? The combined intake of Aspirin® and alcohol can lead to severe side effects which can be fatal. This is especially the case if there is extensive gastric bleeding. Due to a considerable loss of blood, life-threatening conditions can quickly arise in these cases. This is also the case … Can taking Aspirin® and alcohol be fatal? | Aspirin and alcohol – is that compatible?
Prophylaxis There is no specific prophylaxis against side effects which can be associated with the simultaneous intake of Aspirin® and alcohol. In general, it is not advisable to take both substances at close intervals or to take both substances regularly. Since other pain medication in combination with alcohol has a more favourable profile, a change … Prophylaxis | Aspirin and alcohol – is that compatible?
Synonyms in a broader sense ASS, acetylsalicylic acid, (COX inhibitors, NSAIDs, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, non-steroidal analgesics, non-opioid analgesics, NSAIDs). The name of the synthetically produced active ingredient usually contained in Aspirin®, “acetylsalicylic acid”, comes from the origin of the mother substance “salicylic acid” from the leaves and flowers of plants – the main source is … Aspirin
Fields of application Typical areas of application for Aspirin® are Pain Headaches Migraine Fever Flu Aspirin® also has a blood-thinning effect. The reason for this is an inhibition of blood platelets or thrombocytes. These normally stick together at the beginning of blood clotting and thus create the first clot. However, for this to happen, they … Fields of application | Aspirin
Metabolization What happens to Aspirin® in the body? Aspirin® is taken orally, i.e. as a tablet. The absorption into the blood starts in the stomach, which explains the early onset of action compared to other analgesics: the highest concentration in the blood is reached after only 25 minutes. The reason for this is the chemical … Metabolization | Aspirin
Interactions Interactions of Aspirin® , i.e. interactions with other drugs, result from the competition for transport proteins in the blood. This applies especially to those drugs which, like Aspirin® , are transported to a target predominantly by binding to such proteins in the blood:Examples include oral antidiabetics (drugs against diabetes mellitus, the most common are … Interactions | Aspirin
Dosage The dosage of Aspirin® is related to the desired effect. Higher doses have a stronger analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antipyretic effect. However, the number and severity of side effects increases, especially with long-term use. This is important, for example, when diluting the blood with Aspirin®. The tablets must be taken daily for months, sometimes years. … Dosage | Aspirin
Aspirin® and the pill – is it compatible? Basically the metabolism of the pill is not or only insignificantly influenced by Aspirin®. The effectiveness of the pill is therefore normally unaffected. However, since there are many different types of the pill on the market, it is difficult to make a general statement. However, most pharmacies … Aspirin® and the pill – is it compatible? | Aspirin