ASPIRIN+PANTOPRAZOLE is used to prevent heart attack and stroke, which occur due to a cessation of blood supply. A heart attack refers to blocked blood flow to the heart due to blockage of arteries, while a stroke occurs due to blocked blood flow to the brain.
ASPIRIN+PANTOPRAZOLE contains Aspirin and Pantoprazole. Aspirin decreases the formation of harmful blood clots and thus reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke. However, aspirin may irritate the stomach lining and increase the risk of stomach ulcers and bleeding. Pantoprazole reduces the amount of acid the stomach produces and protects the stomach lining.
Take ASPIRIN+PANTOPRAZOLE as prescribed. You are advised to take ASPIRIN+PANTOPRAZOLE for as long as your doctor has recommended it based on your medical condition. ASPIRIN+PANTOPRAZOLE may cause side effects such as indigestion, increased tendency for bleeding, headache, nausea, diarrhoea or flatulence (gas). Most of these side effects of ASPIRIN+PANTOPRAZOLE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist, please consult your doctor.
Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to aspirin, pantoprazole, or other medicines. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before taking ASPIRIN+PANTOPRAZOLE. Drive only if you are alerted after taking the ASPIRIN+PANTOPRAZOLE. If you are taking any other prescription or non-prescription medicines, inform your doctor before taking ASPIRIN+PANTOPRAZOLE.
Prevention of heart attack and stroke
ASPIRIN+PANTOPRAZOLE belongs to the class of medicines called antiplatelet drugs. It contains Aspirin (antiplatelet) and Pantoprazole (proton pump inhibitor). Aspirin decreases the formation of harmful blood clots by preventing platelets from sticking together. Thereby reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke. Aspirin may irritate the stomach lining and increase the risk of stomach ulcers and bleeding. Pantoprazole blocks the action of proton pumps that produce stomach acid. Thus, it reduces the amount of acid the stomach produces, protects the stomach lining and reduces the risk of side effects caused by aspirin.
If you are allergic to aspirin, pantoprazole, or other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to consult a doctor before taking ASPIRIN+PANTOPRAZOLE. Avoid drinking alcohol with ASPIRIN+PANTOPRAZOLE as aspirin may possibly increase the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding and prolong bleeding time. Drive only if you are alerted after taking the ASPIRIN+PANTOPRAZOLE. If you are taking any other prescription or non-prescription medicines, inform your doctor before taking ASPIRIN+PANTOPRAZOLE. If you have diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, family history of heart disease, increased age, overweight and smoking, inform your doctor before taking ASPIRIN+PANTOPRAZOLE.
Drug-Drug Interaction: Inform your doctor if you are taking blood thinners (warfarin, heparin, clopidogrel), immunosuppressants (tacrolimus, cyclosporine), non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (ibuprofen), gout medicine (probenecid), anticonvulsants (phenytoin, valproate), anticancer drugs (methotrexate), medicine used to reduce pain and fever (metamizole), antidiabetic drug (glibenclamide), antimanic drug (lithium), heart-related medicines (digoxin), antidepressants (sertraline, paroxetine), anti-HIV drug (atazanavir), and antifungals (ketoconazole, itraconazole).
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you currently have or have ever had an ulcer in your stomach or small intestine or any other type of bleeding like a stroke, blood clotting problems, have gout, uncontrolled high blood pressure, asthma, hay fever, nasal polyps, severe kidney, liver or heart problems or heavy menstrual periods, inform your doctor before taking ASPIRIN+PANTOPRAZOLE.
The interaction of ASPIRIN+PANTOPRAZOLE with alcohol is unknown. If you have any concerns, discuss them with your doctor.
If you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, please consult a doctor before taking ASPIRIN+PANTOPRAZOLE.
If you are a breastfeeding mother, please inform your doctor before taking ASPIRIN+PANTOPRAZOLE.
If you have any concerns regarding the effect of ASPIRIN+PANTOPRAZOLE on driving, please consult your doctor.
Consult your doctor before taking ASPIRIN+PANTOPRAZOLE if you have any liver problems.
Consult your doctor before taking ASPIRIN+PANTOPRAZOLE if you have any kidney problems.
ASPIRIN+PANTOPRAZOLE is not recommended for children unless advised by a doctor. If you have any concerns regarding the use of ASPIRIN+PANTOPRAZOLE for children, please consult a doctor.
Heart attack: It refers to blocked blood flow to the heart due to artery blockage. The blockage is most often a build-up of fat, cholesterol, and other substances, which form plaque in the arteries that feed the heart (coronary arteries). Symptoms include discomfort in the chest or upper body areas, shortness of breath, or lightheadedness.
Stroke: It occurs due to blocked blood flow to the brain. Symptoms include arm weakness and speech difficulty. Heart attack or stroke may occur due to high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, smoking, family history, or lack of physical activity.