Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking aspirin as follows: Aspirin intake can result in thinning of blood and contribute to poor clotting and uncontrolled bleeding episodes, even on slightest injuries. Patients taking aspirin 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 of sudden weakness, [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking aspirin as follows: Aspirin 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, aspirin could be discontinued or dose changed and an alternative plan of care considered. Prolonged intake of high doses of aspirin can [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking aspirin as follows: Check with your physician before taking any other OTC NSAIDs, while taking aspirin. Taking aspirin 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 aspirin and increase the chances for irritation of stomach lining and formation of gastric ulcers. [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking aspirin as follows: For individuals with increased risk for presenting with gastrointestinal upset and burning sensation in the stomach, aspirin could also be administered as an enteric-coated tablet. This coating helps with preventing the symptoms of stomach upset, from aspirin intake. Swallow the enteric-coated tablet as a whole, using a glass of water. Aspirin can interact with a lot of medications and OTC products, leading [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking aspirin as follows: Aspirin is available in various strengths and is available OTC. When buying aspirin OTC, make sure to check the medication label, if it were the same dose recommended. Also, aspirin is available in combination with many other medications. If you are prescribed only aspirin, make sure that you are not getting it in combination with any other medications. Take this medication as [...]