There was a time when only one brand of
aspirin existed and
in its manufacturer's
1920s ad campaign we were assured that aspirin would not damage
our hearts.But we now know that aspirin can affect the heart. Today, aspirin is actually prescribed under its various generic and name brands for its heart-healthy effects.
In fact, of the 80 million aspirin tablets Americans take each day, most are taken not for everyday aches and pains but to reduce the risk of heart disease. This is according to aspirin manufacturer Bayer Corp.
"DOES NOT AFFECT THE HEART." That assurance in the Bayer aspirin ads of the 1920s spoke to concerns of the day that some drugs could damage the all important life-sustaining organ. Today it's clear that aspirin can affect the heart. Ironically, it turns out the effects are beneficial, so much so that some aspirin ads now carry the American Heart Association's seal to highlight the cardiovascular effects.
"Used the way it should be, the information should save a lot of lives," says Debra Bowen, M.D., deputy director of one of FDA's drug review offices. "In addition," says she, "the information should reduce adverse reactions and allow doctors to better target those who need to use the product."
Based on studies showing aspirin's usefulness in treating cardiovascular disease, including heart attack and stroke, the Food and Drug Administration has approved its use to treat some of these more serious conditions. Most recently, in 1998, FDA finalized a rule to give doctors updated information about the use of aspirin for men and women who have had a heart attack or stroke or are at high risk for them.
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