Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Ecotrin as follows:
General allergic reactions
- Ecotrin use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching.
- Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with Ecotrin, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be considered.
Respiratory side-effects
- Patients with inherent allergy to Ecotrin, upon intake of Ecotrin, can sometimes present with breathing difficulties, such as, exacerbation of episodes of shortness of breath, nasal discharge, and obstruction to the nasal passage due to growth of nasal polyps.
- Individuals with history of breathing disorders, such as, asthma and COPD, secondary to Ecotrin intake, can sometimes be at increased risk for presentation with exacerbation of episodes of SOB and severe debility due to respiratory arrest.
