Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Aspirin as follows: Aspirin and metabolites are mainly excreted in urine by the kidneys. Individuals with renal disease cannot excrete aspirin normally, which allows the metabolites of the medication to stay in blood circulation for longer time, resulting in toxicity and consequent side-effects. Also, aspirin use in high doses, can compromise blood flow to the kidneys, thus significantly increasing the risk for progressive kidney damage and renal failure. [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Aspirin as follows: Do not take aspirin, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of aspirin or any other medications belonging to the NSAID group, such as, Advil, Aleve, and meloxicam. In the event of an allergic response with any of these medications, check with your physician regarding your safety with intake of aspirin. Individuals with history of bleeding disorders, such as, hemophilia, and other clotting [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using aspirin as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects                                                                                                             Aspirin use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea, vomiting, and burning sensation of stomach, especially when taken on empty stomach. Taking dose of aspirin with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack, can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Prostaglandin are chemical mediators playing an important role in promoting pain and [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using aspirin as follows: General allergic reactions                                  Aspirin 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 aspirin, 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 [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Aspirin as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, for the time prescribed, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Maintain strict compliance with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of the medication. Do not change the dose on this medication without consulting your doctor. Aspirin, depending on the need and purpose of [...]