Asaflow 160 mg | 56 tablets

Asaflow 160 mg acts on platelets and belongs to the group of drugs that prevent the formation of blood clots (antithrombotics). It is indicated for:

• The rapid (acute) treatment of a heart attack or unstable heart spasm (angina pectoris) and in case of some surgical operations on the arteries of the heart. 
• The prevention of certain cardiovascular disorders in patients who have already had problems of the heart or blood vessels (secondary prevention), such as heart attack, heart cramp (angina pectoris), some events at the level of the blood vessels in the brain or pain in the blood vessels of the limbs.

How to use

Always use Asaflow exactly as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. If in doubt, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Your doctor will determine the usual dose and also how long you should take Asaflow.

Possible dosages are:

• Rapid (acute) treatment: Starting dose of 2 to 3 tablets of 160 mg daily, followed by 1 to 2 tablets of 160 mg daily for several weeks. After that, we will proceed to secondary prevention.
• Prevention: Secondary prevention: 1 tablet of 80 mg to 1 tablet of 160 mg daily.

Take Asaflow without chewing it with a little water. In order not to forget any tablet, take the tablets according to the daily order printed on the back of the package.

Warnings

Check with your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine. Consult your doctor if you have or have had asthma, have allergic conditions, have a history of a stomach or duodenal ulcer, have a history of blood clotting disorder, have frequent stomach pain, have impaired kidney or liver function.

If you have to undergo surgery soon, your doctor may decide to temporarily stop your treatment with Asaflow 160 mg.

Possible side effects

Hypersensitivity reactions have sometimes occurred (in fewer than 1 in 100 patients). If you experience any of the following symptoms (swelling of the face, hives), contact your doctor immediately.

Ringing in the ears has sometimes occurred (in fewer than 1 in 100 patients), and hearing loss has rarely occurred (in fewer than 1 in 1,000 patients); these may be due to taking too high a dose. If you experience hearing loss or ringing in the ears, contact your doctor immediately.

Common (occurs in fewer than 1 in 10 patients)

Nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, bleeding from the nose or gums, increased menstrual bleeding, bruising, headache, insomnia, and bronchospasm in patients with asthma.

Occasionally (occurs in fewer than 1 in 100 patients)

Stomach or intestinal ulcers, blood in the stool, vomiting blood, occult blood loss, severe allergic reactions with shock and loss of consciousness, dizziness, drowsiness. People who are allergic to other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may experience the same side effects with Asaflow, and vice versa.

Rare (occurs in fewer than 1 in 1,000 patients)

Severe gastrointestinal bleeding, gastrointestinal perforation, anemia with long-term use, destruction of red blood cells (hemolysis) in patients with glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency (a congenital disorder caused by an enzyme deficiency), low blood sugar, cerebral hemorrhage, liver function disorders.

Very rare (occurs in fewer than 1 in 10,000 patients)

Inflammation of the oral mucosa or esophagus, other gastrointestinal disorders, abnormalities in blood counts at high doses, mild, reversible hepatitis in the presence of viral infections, severe allergic reactions.

How to store

Store Asaflow below 25°C and out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiration date.

Frequently asked questions

What are the side effects of Asaflow?

Asaflow may have side effects such as hypersensitivity reactions, tinnitus, hardness of hearing, nausea, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, bleeding along nose or gums, increased blood loss during periods, bruising, headache, insomnia, cramping of the trachea branches (bronchospasm) in asthmatic patients.

How much Asaflow 160 mg can you take per day?

For rapid (acute) treatment, the starting dose is 2 to 3 tablets of 160 mg daily, followed by 1 to 2 tablets of 160 mg daily for several weeks. For prevention, the dose is 1 tablet of 80 mg to 1 tablet of 160 mg daily.

Does Asaflow affect blood pressure?

There is no specific information available in the package insert about how Asaflow affects blood pressure. If you have any questions about your blood pressure, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

What is the active ingredient of Asaflow?

The active ingredient of Asaflow is acetylsalicylic acid.