Aspirina para prevenir los coágulos sanguíneos

Sobre la aspirina para prevenir los coágulos sanguíneos

How does low-dose aspirin work?

Aspirin works by making platelets in the blood less sticky. Platelets help stop bleeding, but sometimes they can clump together inside a blood vessel and form a clot. This can block blood flow and cause a heart attack or stroke.

Low-dose aspirin (75 mg) helps stop platelets from sticking together, which reduces the risk of blood clots. It is often used for people with heart or blood vessel disease, or those who have had a heart attack, stroke, or heart surgery.

Low-dose aspirin is available with or without a prescription, but you should only take it regularly if your doctor recommends it, as it isn’t suitable for everyone.

En dosis más altas, el ácido acetilsalicílico se utiliza para aliviar el dolor y la fiebre. Encontrará más información sobre este uso del ácido acetilsalicílico en el prospecto titulado Aspirina para el dolor o la fiebre.

Side effects of low-dose aspirin

Common side effects of aspirin are:

• Sensación de malestar (náuseas).

• Indigestión.

• Dolor de estómago.

• Bleeding more easily (such as nosebleeds or bruising).

Encontrará una lista completa en el prospecto del fabricante que acompaña al medicamento.

How to manage low-dose aspirin side effects

Los efectos no deseados suelen mejorar a medida que su organismo se adapta al nuevo medicamento, pero hable con su médico o farmacéutico si alguno de los siguientes continúa o se vuelve molesto.

Si experimenta cualquier otro síntoma que crea que puede deberse a los comprimidos, hable con su médico o farmacéutico para que le aconsejen.

Who should not take low-dose aspirin?

Some medicines aren’t suitable for everyone. Before taking aspirin to prevent blood clots, it’s important your doctor knows:

• Si está embarazada o en periodo de lactancia.

• Si alguna vez ha tenido una úlcera de estómago.

• Si tiene asma.

• Si eres menor de 16 años.

• Si tiene algún problema con el funcionamiento del hígado o de los riñones.

• Si padece algún trastorno sanguíneo, como hemofilia o deficiencia de glucosa-6-fosfato deshidrogenasa (G6PD).

• Si tienes gota.

• If you have high blood pressure (hypertension).

• If you have ever had an unusual or allergic-type reaction after taking aspirin or a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID).

  • NSAIDs include ibuprofen, diclofenac, indometacin and naproxen. You should also let your doctor know if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any other medicine.

• Si está tomando otros medicamentos. Esto incluye cualquier medicamento que esté tomando y que pueda adquirirse sin receta, así como medicamentos a base de plantas y complementarios.

Cómo tomar aspirina en dosis bajas

• Before taking aspirin, read the leaflet inside the pack for important information and possible side effects.

• You will usually be advised to take one 75 mg tablet once a day, unless your doctor tells you differently. Take it exactly as prescribed.

• Take aspirin at the same time each day to help you remember. Many people take it in the morning with breakfast.

• Check what type of aspirin you have:

  • Dispersible tablets should be mixed with water and taken with food to protect your stomach.

  • Gastro-resistant (enteric-coated) tablets can be taken without food. Swallow them whole with water and do not chew them.

• If you are taking gastro-resistant tablets, do not take indigestion remedies in the 2 hours before or after your dose.

• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it’s the next day. Do not take two doses at once.

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• Keep all your regular appointments with your doctor. This is so your doctor can check on your progress.

• Before taking any over-the-counter medicines, ask your pharmacist if they are safe with aspirin.

• Do not take other medicines that contain aspirin or anti-inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen, including many cold and flu remedies.

• Aspirin should not be given to children under 16 unless prescribed, because it may be linked to Reye’s syndrome, a very rare but serious illness.

• Si va a someterse a una intervención quirúrgica o a un tratamiento dental, informe a la persona que vaya a realizar el tratamiento de que está tomando ácido acetilsalicílico. Esto se debe a que cualquier hemorragia puede tardar más de lo normal en detenerse.

• If a child accidentally takes aspirin, go to A&E immediately. Take the medicine packaging with you, even if it is empty.

How to store low-dose aspirin

• Mantenga todos los medicamentos fuera del alcance y de la vista de los niños.

• Almacenar en un lugar fresco y seco, lejos del calor y la luz directos.

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Preguntas más frecuentes

How long does it take for aspirin to prevent blood clots?

Aspirin starts to reduce platelet stickiness within about 1 hour of taking a dose. However, its full protective effect against blood clots is usually reached after several days of taking it daily.

Is it safe to take aspirin as a blood thinner long-term?

Yes, low-dose aspirin can be taken long-term as a blood thinner, but only under a doctor’s supervision. Long-term use can increase the risk of stomach irritation, ulcers, or bleeding, so your doctor will weigh the benefits against the risks and may recommend stomach protection if needed.

Can anyone take aspirin to prevent blood clots?

No, not everyone should take aspirin to prevent blood clots. It is only recommended for people with heart or blood vessel problems, a history of heart attack or stroke, or high clot risk, and should never be taken by children under 16 or anyone without a doctor’s advice