Leaflet AXANUM 81mg / 20mg capsules
Indicated for: pain; fever
Route of administration: oral
Substance: acetylsalicylic acid + esomeprazole (antiplatelet agent + proton pump inhibitor)
ATC: B01AC56 (Blood and blood forming organs | Antithrombotic agents | Platelet aggregation inhibitors excl. heparin)
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
This medicine may affect the kidneys.
Use during pregnancy only on medical advice.
Use in children only as recommended in the leaflet or by a doctor.
This medicine may increase the risk of bleeding.
This medicine may increase the risk of ulcer or gastrointestinal bleeding.
The combination of acetylsalicylic acid and esomeprazole is used to prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events, such as myocardial infarction or stroke, in high-risk patients. This combination is particularly indicated for patients requiring long-term treatment with acetylsalicylic acid but who are at increased risk of gastrointestinal complications, such as gastric or duodenal ulcers.
- Acetylsalicylic acid is an antiplatelet agent that prevents blood clot formation, reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke.
- Esomeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor that reduces gastric acid production, protecting the stomach lining from irritation caused by acetylsalicylic acid and preventing ulcers.
This combination should be taken as directed by a doctor, usually once daily before meals. It is important not to use it in patients allergic to acetylsalicylic acid or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Long-term use should be monitored to prevent adverse effects, such as gastrointestinal bleeding or drug interactions.
General data about AXANUM 81mg / 20mg
- Substance: acetylsalicylic acid + esomeprazole
- Date of latest medicines list: 01-01-2014
- Product code: W57561002
- Concentration: 81mg / 20mg
- Pharmaceutical form: capsules
- Quantity: 30
- Product type: Original
- Prescription status: P-RF - Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.