Genacote (Oral)

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 Genacote

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 Genacote

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 that would limit the usefulness of aspirin extended-release capsules in the elderly.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking this medicine, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.

Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.

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