Bayer Aspirin Side Effects
Generic name: aspirin
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jul 10, 2023.
Note: This document contains side effect information about aspirin. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Bayer Aspirin.
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to aspirin: compounding powder, oral capsule, oral capsule extended release, oral delayed release capsule, oral delayed release tablet, oral gum, oral powder for reconstitution, oral tablet, oral tablet chewable, oral tablet disintegrating, oral tablet dispersible, oral tablet extended release, rectal suppository.
Gastrointestinal
Common (1% to 10%): Dyspepsia,
Frequency not reported: GI bleeding, ulceration, perforation, nausea, vomiting, pancreatitis, gastric irritation, GI erosions, gastritis, melena, hematemesis, gingival bleeding[Ref]
Renal
Frequency not reported: Interstitial nephritis, papillary necrosis, renal insufficiency and failure[Ref]
Hematologic
Common (1% to 10%): Increased bleeding tendencies
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Aplastic anemia agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia
Frequency not reported: Prolongation of prothrombin time, disseminated intravascular coagulation, coagulopathy, antepartum and postpartum bleeding, anemia[Ref]
Hypersensitivity
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Anaphylactic reactions including shock
Frequency not reported: Urticaria, angioedema, skin rashes[Ref]
Dermatologic
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Urticaria
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Steven-Johnson syndrome, Lyell's syndrome, erythema nodosum, erythema multiforme
Frequency not reported: Purpura, hives[Ref]
Hepatic
Frequency not reported: Transient elevations of hepatic enzymes, hepatitis, Reye's syndrome, hepatic insufficiency[Ref]
Metabolic
Frequency not reported: Thirst, dehydration, hyperkalemia, metabolic acidosis, respiratory alkalosis, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia, salt and water retention[Ref]
Cardiovascular
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Hemorrhagic vasculitis
Frequency not reported: Dysrhythmias, hypotension, tachycardia[Ref]
Nervous system
Frequency not reported: Cerebral edema, coma headache, subdural or intracranial hemorrhage, seizures, lethargy, dizziness[Ref]
Other
Frequency not reported: Fever, hypothermia, hearing loss, tinnitus (at high doses), hearing disturbances[Ref]
Musculoskeletal
Frequency not reported: Rhabdomyolysis[Ref]
Respiratory
Frequency not reported: Hyperpnea, pulmonary edema, tachypnea, epistaxis, dyspnea, bronchospasm, asthma[Ref]
General
The more commonly experienced adverse effects include indigestion, dyspepsia, bleeding, and bruising.[Ref]
Genitourinary
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Menorrhagia
Frequency not reported: Proteinuria[Ref]
Psychiatric
Frequency not reported: Agitation, confusion[Ref]
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References
1. Product Information. Bayer Aspirin (acetylsalicylsyra). Bayer. PROD.
2. Cerner Multum, Inc. UK Summary of Product Characteristics.
3. US Food and Drug Administration. TITLE 21--FOOD AND DRUGS,CHAPTER I--FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION,DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SUBCHAPTER D--DRUGS FOR HUMAN USE,PART 341 COLD, COUGH, ALLERGY, BRONCHODILATOR, AND ANTIASTHMATIC DRUG PRODUCTS FO. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov 2016.
4. Product Information. Durlaza (aspirin). New Haven Pharmaceuticals. 2022.
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