Vazalore
Generic name:aspirin (oral) [ AS-pir-in ]
Brand names: Arthritis Pain, Aspi-Cor, Aspir-Low, Bayer Plus, Durlaza,
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Drug classes:Platelet aggregation inhibitors, Salicylates
What is Vazalore?
Vazalore is a salicylate (sa-LIS-il-ate) that is used to treat pain, and reduce fever or inflammation.
Vazalore is sometimes used to treat or prevent heart attacks, strokes, and chest pain (angina). This medicine should be used for these conditions only under the supervision of a doctor.
Vazalore may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Vazalore can cause Reye's syndrome, a serious and sometimes fatal condition in children.
Before taking this medicine
Using Vazalore in a child or teenager with flu symptoms or chickenpox can cause a serious or fatal condition called Reye's syndrome.
You should not use Vazalore if you are allergic to it, or if you have:
a recent history of stomach or intestinal bleeding;
a bleeding disorder such as hemophilia; or
if you have ever had an asthma attack or severe allergic reaction after taking Vazalore or an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug).
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
asthma or seasonal allergies;
stomach ulcers;
kidney disease;
a bleeding or blood clotting disorder;
gout; or
heart disease, high blood pressure, or congestive heart failure.
Taking Vazalore during late pregnancy may cause bleeding in the mother or the baby during delivery. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
You should not breastfeed while using Vazalore.
How should I take Vazalore?
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.
Always follow directions on the medicine label about giving Vazalore to a child.
Take with food if Vazalore upsets your stomach.
You must chew the chewable tablet before you swallow it.
Do not crush, chew, break, or open an enteric-coated or delayed/extended-release p
