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Aspirin Gastro-resistant Tablets USP 150 mg is a prescription medication primarily used as an antiplatelet agent (blood thinner) to prevent blood clots from forming, thereby reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. The gastro-resistant coating helps to minimize stomach irritation and reduce the risk of gastrointestinal side effects. 

• Prevention of Heart Attacks: Reduces the risk of a first or second heart attack in high-risk individuals.
• Prevention of Strokes: Helps prevent clot-related (ischemic) strokes and transient ischemic attacks (TIA).
• Management of Angina: Used to treat and prevent heart-related chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.
• Post-Surgery Prevention: Prescribed after procedures like angioplasty, stent placement, or coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) to prevent blood clots.
• Pain/Inflammation Relief: At higher doses, it can be used for pain and inflammation, but the 150 mg dose is typically for antiplatelet action. 

• Gastrointestinal Issues: Nausea, indigestion, stomach pain, or heartburn are common.
• Increased Bleeding Tendency: May cause easier bruising, nosebleeds, or prolonged bleeding.
• Serious Bleeding: In rare cases, severe stomach bleeding (black/tarry stools, vomiting blood that looks like coffee grounds) or hemorrhagic stroke can occur.
• Allergic Reactions: Rash, itching, swelling of the face/throat, or difficulty breathing.
• Tinnitus: Ringing in the ears, which can be a sign of high levels of aspirin in the body. 

• Prescription Only: This is a prescription medication; use it only as advised by your doctor.
• Administration: Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush, chew, or break it, as this would destroy the gastro-resistant coating and increase the risk of stomach irritation.
• Do Not Stop Suddenly: Do not stop taking the medication without consulting your doctor, as this may increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke.
• Alcohol Interaction: Avoid alcohol consumption, as it significantly increases the risk of stomach bleeding.
• Other Medications: Inform your doctor about all other medicines you are taking (including OTC pain relievers and supplements) to avoid potential interactions.
• Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: It is generally considered unsafe during the last trimester of pregnancy and should be avoided unless specifically prescribed by a doctor for conditions like pre-eclampsia.