Generic name: aspirin (oral route) [ AS-pir-in ]
Drug classes:Platelet aggregation inhibitors, Salicylates
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 1, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Ascriptin
- Aspergum
- Aspirtab
- Bayer
- Easprin
- Ecotrin
- Ecpirin
- Entercote
- Genacote
- Halfprin
- Ninoprin
- Norwich Aspirin
Available Dosage Forms:
- Capsule, Extended Release, 24 HR
- Tablet, Chewable
- Capsule, Liquid Filled
- Tablet, Enteric Coated
- Tablet
Therapeutic Class: Platelet Aggregation Inhibitor
Pharmacologic Class: NSAID
Chemical Class: Salicylate, Aspirin
Uses for Ninoprin
Aspirin extended-release capsules are used to lower risk of heart attack in patients with chronic coronary artery disease, such as patients with history of heart attack or angina (severe chest pain). It is also used to lower risk of recurrent stroke in patients who had an ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Ninoprin
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of aspirin extended-release capsules in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems th...
