Summary
More frequently reported side effects include: dyspepsia, epigastric discomfort, heartburn, and nausea. Continue reading for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.
Applies to aspirin: oral capsules, oral gum, oral tablets, rectal suppositories.
Side effects include:
Minor upper GI symptoms (dyspepsia).
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to aspirin: compounding powder, oral capsule, oral capsule extended release, oral delayed release capsule, oral delayed release tablet, oral gum, oral powder for reconstitution, oral tablet, oral tablet chewable, oral tablet disintegrating, oral tablet dispersible, oral tablet extended release, rectal suppository.
Gastrointestinal
Common (1% to 10%): Dyspepsia,
Frequency not reported: GI bleeding, ulceration, perforation, nausea, vomiting, pancreatitis, gastric irritation, GI erosions, gastritis, melena, hematemesis, gingival bleeding[Ref]
Renal
Frequency not reported: Interstitial nephritis, papillary necrosis, renal insufficiency and failure[Ref]
Hematologic
Common (1% to 10%): Increased bleeding tendencies
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Aplastic anemia agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia
Frequency not reported: Prolongation of prothrombin time, disseminated intravascular coagulation, coagulopathy, antepartum and postpartum bleeding, anemia[Ref]
Hypersensitivity
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Anaphylactic reactions including shock
Frequency not reported: Urticaria, angioedema, skin rashes[Ref]
Dermatologic
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Urticaria
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Steven-Johnson syndrome, Lyell's syndrome, erythema nodosum, erythema multiforme
Frequency not reported: Purpura, hives[Ref]
Hepatic
Frequency not reported: Transient elevations of hepatic enzymes, hepatitis, Reye's syndrome, hepatic insufficiency[Ref]
Metabolic
Frequency not reported: Thirst, dehydration, hyperkalemia, metabolic acidosis, respiratory alkalosis, hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia, salt and water retention[Ref]
Cardiovascular
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Hemorrhagic vasculitis
Frequency not reported: Dysrhythmias, hypotension, tachycardia[Ref]
Nervous system
Frequency not reported: Cerebral edema, coma headache, subdural or intracranial hemorrhage, seizures, lethargy, dizziness[Ref]
Other
Frequency not reported: Fever, hypothermia, hearing loss, tinnitus (at high doses), hearing disturbances[Ref]
Musculoskeletal
Frequency not reported: Rhabdomyolysis[Ref]
Respiratory
Frequency not reported: Hyperpnea, pulmonary edema, tachypnea, epistaxis, dyspnea, bronchospasm, asthma[Ref]
General
The more commonly experienced adverse effects include indigestion, dyspepsia, bleeding, and bruising.[Ref]
Genitourinary
Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Menorrhagia
Frequency not reported: Proteinuria[Ref]
Psychiatric
Frequency not reported: Agitation, confusion[Ref]