Aspirin

Question 1

Indications

Answer 1

Heart Attack (MI), Myocardial Ischemic Chest Pain (Angina or AMI)

Question 2

Contraindications + Cautions

Answer 2

‘12-APA-BTR’

• Under the age of 12
• Allergy
• Pregnancy
• Active Ulcer
• Bleeding disorder/tendency
• Thrombolytic therapy (on blood thinners)
• Renal Impairment

Caution: Known worsening of bronchi spasms with NSAIDs.

Question 3

Action

Answer 3

‘SHIP’

• Somatic Pain reduction
• hypothermia reduction
• inflammation reduction
• platelet aggregation inhibiting

Question 4

Dose/Route/time of onset

Answer 4

Oral- Chewed / absorbed under tongue or dissolved in water and swallowed. Dose- 300mg.

Time of onset- 15-20mins