Question 1

what are the tests for asa overdose?

Accepted Answer

Blood teat: A simple blood test can measure the level of Aspirin in someone's blood.  Then by taking the time the Aspirin was swallowed, a determination can be made as to whether or not there is a serious overdose.

Question 2

my double vision is reduced with medication, but at certain point its constant.  can my eyewill be asa healthier as it was?

Accepted Answer

An opthamologist: A doc who specializes in eye disease, can help you find the cause of your double vision.  It is very possible that is can be reversed with his/her help.  Peace and good health.

Question 3

what does asa 325mg po daily under the medications mean on hospital discharge papers?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin: Aspirin = asa.   325mg per day is standard  po= per oral or by mouth.

Question 4

in regard to my mvp and that my physician has prescribed propranolol and asa, whether these medications could treat my mvp forever or not?

Accepted Answer

MVP: Mitral valve prolapse is a valular heart disease characterized by the displacement of abnormally thickened mitral valve leaflet into the left atrium during systole.It is diagnosed by 2d echo.
The medication given "propanalol" may prevent some of the symptoms of disautonomia which include palpitations and chest pain.
Aspirin has anti platelet activity which may be beneficial.

Question 5

my platelet count is very high (825). i'm taking 25mg teva-hydrochlorothiazide tablets & asa 8mg baby aspirin tablets. would these medications help lower it? i get tested every 3 months & it keeps rising. also, would a blood transfusion help?

Accepted Answer

: Hctz does not lower platelet count, neither do ASA and blood transfusion; however, ASA may be helpful with anti-platelet effect in the coagulation cascade. There are means (medications and procedure) for treating thrombocytosis (high platelet count) but you do not need it yet with the current number. Please do not worry much and continue to follow with your doctor(s).

Question 6

i have a very low sex drive. is there any medication that could help? i do have congestive heart failure and an aicd. i take entresto, mag ox, spironlactone, asa, metroprolol?

Accepted Answer

: There are two medications approved by the FDA for low sex-drive in pre-menopausal women - Flibanserin and Bremelanotide. Heart disease is a relative contraindication for bremelanotide. You may want to discuss this issue with your PCP or gynecologist as there are a number of off-label prescription medications that are frequently used for this issue.

Question 7

what will be the effect of overdose on excedrin (apap/asa/caffeine)?

Accepted Answer

LIver failure, death: Acetaminophen (found in tylenol, (acetaminophen) excedrine, and many over-the-counter and prescription medications) is safe in standard doses, but highly dangerous when overdosed.  Liver failure severe enough to require liver transplant to continue to live can occur, as can death.  No prescription or over-the-counter medicine should ever be taken above prescribed/labeled limits.

Question 8

how does sulfasalazine measure up to other 5-asa drugs such as asacol (mesalamine) and colazal for ulcerative colitis?

Accepted Answer

SFZ vs Asacol (mesalamine): Sfz is the best drug for intestinal disease, certainly "1" for regional enteritis and crohn's in the si.  However, colonic bacteria breaks down sfz, and Asacol (mesalamine) is not.  So for large bowel disease Asacol (mesalamine) is preferred for reasons of efficacy.

Question 9

is asa aspirin?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Asa stands for acetylsalicylic acid which is the chemical name for plain old aspirin.

Question 10

what can i take for inflammation that has no asa in it.

Accepted Answer

Corticosteroids: But they are not minor league meds.

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My double vision is reduced with medication, but at certain point its constant. can my eyewill be asa healthier as it was?

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What does asa 325mg po daily under the medications mean on hospital discharge papers?

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In regard to my mvp and that my physician has prescribed propranolol and asa, whether these medications could treat my mvp forever or not?

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My platelet count is very high (825). i'm taking 25mg teva-hydrochlorothiazide tablets & asa 8mg baby aspirin tablets. would these medications help lower it? i get tested every 3 months & it keeps rising. also, would a blood transfusion help?

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I have a very low sex drive. is there any medication that could help? i do have congestive heart failure and an aicd. i take entresto, mag ox, spironlactone, asa, metroprolol?

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What will be the effect of overdose on excedrin (apap/asa/caffeine)?

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How does sulfasalazine measure up to other 5-asa drugs such as asacol (mesalamine) and colazal for ulcerative colitis?

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Is asa aspirin?

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What can i take for inflammation that has no asa in it.

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