Agin (Aspirin, Ascorbic acid, Sulfadiazine)

Active Ingredient: Aspirin, Ascorbic Acid, Sulfadiazine
Dosage:  300mg/250mg/300mg
Route of Administration: Oral
Dosage Form: Tablets
Quantity per package: 20 tablets per pack
Availability: Out of stock

Agin belongs an NSAIDs. It reduces the risk of myocardial infarction in the diagnosis of unstable angina. It also dilates blood vessels. It provides anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic effects. It suppresses the aggregation of the platelet.

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Indications

• Tonsillitis is a very common childhood disease that is characterized by inflammation of the palatine tonsils that causes a sore throat, difficulty swallowing and fever that can be of viral or bacterial origin;
• Pharyngitis is inflammation of the throat or pharynx, often caused by bacteria such as S. Pyogenes;
• Arthritis is the inflammation of one or more joints that involves pain, stiffness and loss of mobility.

Dosage and administration

This medication is used in children over 12 years and adults. It is recommended that you do not chew a tablet but place it between the palate and the tongue until it dissolves since this way it will be absorbed much faster. The recommended doses vary according to the severity of the condition and should be established by the doctor according to the individual characteristics. The benefits of this drug can be appreciated after a few hours of treatment.

Contraindications

Agin is contraindicated for use in the following conditions:

• hypersensitivity to aspirin;
• peptic ulcer;
• hypoprothrombinemia;
• hemophilia;
• advanced chronic renal failure.

The risk-benefit ratio should be evaluated in patients with anemia, asthma, allergies, gout, thyrotoxicosis, as they can be exacerbated with high doses.

Side effects

In rare cases, Agin tablets can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, epigastralgia, gastritis, peptic ulcer exacerbation, gastric hemorrhage, rash, urticaria, petechiae, dizziness, tinnitus. Prolonged use and excessive doses may predispose to nephrotoxicity. It can induce bronchospasm in patients with asthma, allergies and nasal polyps.

Overdose

Do not exceed the maximum dose of 800 mg per day to avoid possible side effects.

Interaction

Anticoagulants, corticosteroids, sulfonylureas, methotrexate, loop diuretics, antigout agents.