Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Aspir 81 as follows: Aspir 81 intake, secondary to the risk of stomach irritation and stomach ulcer formation, can present with irritation of stomach lining, abdominal pain, burning sensation of stomach, and bleeding from the gastric ulcers. Individuals can also present with coughing up of blood, vomit that looks like coffee grounds, and black tarry stools. Report to your doctor immediately regarding any of these [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Aspir 81 as follows: Aspir 81 can interact with antidepressant medications, resulting in severe gastrointestinal upset, burning sensation in the stomach, and can result in formation of gastric ulcers. So, avoid taking any antidepressants along with Aspir 81. Periodical labs could be ordered, while taking Aspir 81, to evaluate for liver and renal functions. Also, risk for bleeding and clot formation could be periodically evaluated, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Aspir 81 as follows: Aspir 81 intake can result in thinning of blood and contribute to poor clotting and uncontrolled bleeding episodes, even on slightest injuries. Patients taking Aspir 81 can occasionally present with episodes of internal bleeding, resulting in red colored urine, bleeding per rectum, black tarry stools, and increased formation of ecchymosis and bleeding into the skin. Also, be aware of any symptoms [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Aspir 81 as follows: Aspir 81 use can result in tinnitus or ringing sensation in the ears and progressive hearing loss, especially when taken in high dose. Report to your physician regarding any compromise with the hearing and ringing sensation in the ears, so that, Aspir 81 could be discontinued or dose changed and an alternative plan of care considered. Prolonged intake of high doses [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Aspir 81 as follows: Check with your physician before taking any other OTC NSAIDs, while taking Aspir 81. Taking Aspir 81 along with other NSAIDs, such as, Advil and Aleve, can increase the risk for progressive damage to renal function. Also, overdose of NSAIDs can exacerbate the risk for gastric upset caused by Aspir 81 and increase the chances for irritation of stomach lining and [...]