CARDIOPIRIN 100 MG - 30 TABLETS

 
 
Cardiopirin is recommended to be used for primary prevention of coronary heart diseases in patients in increased risk and secondary prevention of heart and brain diseases caused by arterial thrombosis. It is used for adults over 18 years old. 
Product description
Cardiopirin tablets contain acetylsalicylic acid as active ingredient that in low doses prevents heart diseases and brain diseases caused by arterial thrombosis. Acetylsalicylic acid belongs to a group of medicines called anticoagulants, blood platelet aggregation inhibitor. It prevents blood clotting and treats thrombosis and ischemic strokes.It also treats unstable or stable angina. 
Indications
It is indicated: 
  • To reduce the risk of blood clots 
  • To prevent the further occurrence of heart attacks, strokes 
  • For cardiovascular problems in patients who suffer from stable or unstable angina (a type of chest pain). 
  • To prevent the formation of blood clots after certain types of heart surgery, in order to increase or to unblock the blood vessels. 
Instructions for use
Always read the leaflet of the medicine or consult with your doctor or pharmacist before use. 
Route of administration: Oral use 
The tablets should be swallowed whole with sufficient fluid (1/2 cup water) at least half an hour before a meal. The tablets have enteric-coating, which prevents irritation of the intestines and therefore should not be crushed, broken or chewed. 
Dosage:
The usual dosage is generally: one tablet a day. 
  
Warning
DO NOT take Cardiopirin: 
  • If you are allergic of ingredients of this medicine.  
  • If you have ulceration, problems with your stomach or intestines 
  • If you have renal and hepatic impairment 
  • If you have respiratory disorders and hypersensitivity reactions 
  • If you have a pathological increased tendency to bleed. 
  • If you have to take methotrexate concomitantly in dose of more than 15 mg per week 
  • In the last three months of pregnancy. 
  • Cardiopirin is not recommended for children and adolescents under the age of 18. 
Precautions:
Take special care with Cardiopirin if:  
  • Your condition does not improve. 
  • You have serious kidney, liver or gastro-intestinal problems. 
  • You suffer from other chronic disorders and asthma, urticaria, nasal polyps and other allergies, glucose-6-phospate dehydrogenase deficiency. 
  • Do not drink alcohol while taking Cardiopirin. 
  • You are taking other drugs. 
  • You are sensitive to other analgesics, anti-inflammatories, antirheumatic medicines or other allergenic susbtances. 
  • You are already being treated with anticoagulant preparations such as coumarin or heparin derivatives excluding low-dose heparin. 
  • You are about to undergo surgery, including minor surgery (such as dental extraction surgery) there may be an increase in the tendency to bleed. 
  • For prolonged periods or at high dosages. 
Other information
Keep the medicine out of sight and reach of children. 
Do not store above 25°C.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton.
The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.   
Ingredients
Active Ingredient: Acetylsalisylic acid
Inactive ingredients: Lactose monohydrate, Corn starch , Microcrystalline cellulose, Stearic acid, Methacrylic acid copolymer 30 %, Silica colloidal anhydrous, talc, triethyl citrate, yellow iron oxide.