What does Astrix do?
ASTRIX® is a low dose form of aspirin that is designed to prevent blood platelets from sticking together and to help reduce the chance of a blood clot forming. These blood clots could block an artery and therefore reduce or stop blood flow.
Why Astrix should not be crushed?
The crushing or chewing of sublingual or buccal tablets may cause the drug to be ineffective. When enteric-coated tablets are chewed or crushed, the drug may be released too early and be destroyed by stomach acid or irritate the stomach lining.
When is the best time to take ASTRIX?
Take ASTRIX during or immediately after a meal. If you take ASTRIX on an empty stomach, it may cause stomach upset.
Is ASTRIX over the counter?
Pharmacist Only Medicine This product is a Healthcare Practitioner-only dispensed medicine.
Is ASTRIX enteric-coated?
ASTRIX® capsules are the only enteric-coated pelletized form of low-dose aspirin on the market in Australia.
When should I take ASTRIX?
Taking ASTRIX at the same time each day will have the best effect. It will also help you remember when to take your medicine. Take ASTRIX during or immediately after a meal. If you take ASTRIX on an empty stomach, it may cause stomach upset.
Do pills work faster under the tongue?
There are tablets, spray, and film sublinguals. Administration through direct absorption into the mouth provides an advantage to medications you swallow. Sublingual drugs go into effect more quickly because they don’t have to go through your stomach and digestive system before being absorbed into the bloodstream.
What happens if you crush a pill that says do not crush?
Crushing enteric coatings may result in the drug being released too early, being destroyed by stomach acid, or irritating the stomach lining.
Is it OK to let pills dissolve in your mouth?
Pills shouldn’t be left in the throat to dissolve. A pill can burn the lining of the throat, causing esophagitis, a condition where the esophagus becomes inflamed. Esophagitis can also be caused by other conditions, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), infections, or injury.
Is it OK to open a pill capsule and drink the powder?
However, an important 2014 review published in Prescrire International warned that many medicines available in tablet or capsule form are not supposed to be crushed, opened or chewed before swallowing — and that doing so may have serious, sometimes deadly, consequences.
Can you open capsules and mix with water?
Once the tablet has been crushed or a capsule opened and the medication has been mixed with water, another fluid or food, the patient should take it quickly before the active ingredient degrades. Exposure from handling: people who crush tablets or open capsules are exposed to the active ingredients they contain.
What is Astrix 100 mg capsules?
What ASTRIX is used for ASTRIX 100 mg capsules is a low dose formulation of aspirin. It is different to regular or extra strength aspirin formulas that are used for pain and headache relief. ASTRIX capsules contain tiny, enteric-coated pellets of aspirin.
How is Astrix different to regular aspirin?
It is different to regular or extra strength aspirin formulas that are used for pain and headache relief. ASTRIX capsules contain tiny, enteric-coated pellets of aspirin. The coating on these specially designed pellets prevents the aspirin from being released in the stomach where it may cause stomach irritation.
How does Astrix work in the body?
ASTRIX capsules contain tiny, enteric-coated pellets of aspirin. The coating on these specially designed pellets prevents the aspirin from being released in the stomach where it may cause stomach irritation. Instead, the pellets travel through to the lower intestines where the aspirin is released.
Do I need to read the leaflet for Astrix?
Keep this leaflet with the medicine. You may need to read it again. ASTRIX 100 mg capsules is a low dose formulation of aspirin. It is different to regular or extra strength aspirin formulas that are used for pain and headache relief. ASTRIX capsules contain tiny, enteric-coated pellets of aspirin.