Aspirin Flashcards
1
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What drug class is aspirin
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Antiplatelet
2
Q
Pharmacology of aspirin
A
Inhibits platelet aggregation, reducing synthesis of thromboxane a2
3
Q
Presentation of aspirin
A
Tablet, 300mg
4
Q
Indications for aspirin
A
Suspected ACS
Acute cardiogenic pulmonary oedema
5
Q
Contraindications for aspirin
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Allergy/ ADR Chest pain associated with psychostimulant overdose Bleeding or clothing disorders Current GI bleeding or peptic ulcers Patients under 18
6
Q
Side effects of aspirin
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Epigastric pain
Nausea/ vomiting
NSAID induced bronchospasm
GI bleed
7
Q
Dosage or aspirin
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300mg PO chewed and followed by a small sip of water. Max dose 450mg per day