Ascard
Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid) · 75 mg · tablet
Ascard details
- Active ingredient
- Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid)
- Strength
- 75 mg
- Form
- tablet
- Drug class
- Antiplatelet
- Manufacturer
- Atco Laboratories
- Registered in
- Pakistan
How does Ascard work?
Makes platelets less sticky so they are slower to clump together, reducing the chance of a clot forming in an artery and causing a heart attack or stroke.
How to take Ascard
Take at the same time daily, usually with food. Do not stop without medical advice — stopping abruptly raises clot risk.
Always follow the dose printed on your pack or given by your prescriber — it can differ from the general guidance above.
Common side effects
- • Easy bruising
- • Nosebleeds or bleeding gums
- • Indigestion
Seek medical advice
- • Black or tarry stools, or vomiting blood
- • Bleeding that will not stop
- • Sudden severe headache or weakness
Who should be careful with Ascard?
- •Active stomach ulcer
- •Upcoming surgery or dental work — tell the clinician
- •Bleeding disorders
Ascard interactions
- •Other blood thinners such as warfarin
- •NSAIDs — additive bleeding risk
- •Some proton pump inhibitors reduce clopidogrel's effect
This is not a complete list. Tell your pharmacist about every medicine and supplement you take.
Other brands containing Aspirin
Frequently asked questions about Ascard
What is Ascard used for?
Ascard contains Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid), a Antiplatelet. Check the package insert for the approved indications in Pakistan.
How does Ascard work?
Makes platelets less sticky so they are slower to clump together, reducing the chance of a clot forming in an artery and causing a heart attack or stroke.
How should I take Ascard?
Take at the same time daily, usually with food. Do not stop without medical advice — stopping abruptly raises clot risk. Always follow the dose on your pack or from your prescriber.
What are the side effects of Ascard?
Common: Easy bruising, Nosebleeds or bleeding gums, Indigestion. Seek medical advice for: Black or tarry stools, or vomiting blood; Bleeding that will not stop; Sudden severe headache or weakness.
Is Ascard available over the counter in Pakistan?
Ascard is normally supplied on prescription in Pakistan. Speak to a doctor or pharmacist.
What are the alternatives to Ascard?
Other brands containing the same active ingredient in Pakistan include Disprin, Loprin. They are not always interchangeable — check with a pharmacist.
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