ASPIRIN Flashcards
What is the classification of ASPIRIN?
Anti thrombotic
Anti-platelet drug which reduces clot formation
What is the presentation of aspirin?
300mg dispersible tablet
300mg ENTERIC COATED (EC) tablet
What is the administration of aspirinV
PO
Dispersed in water/ or chewed
What are the indications for aspirin?
-Cardiac chest pain or suspected MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION
- Management of unstable Angina
- management of non ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI)
- management of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI)
What are the contra-indication for aspirin?
- active symptomatic GI ulcer
- bleeding disorder
- KSAR
- under 16
What are risks with giving paediatrics aspirin?
It may cause REYES SYMDROME
What is the adult dose for aspirin?
300mg tablet
What is the paediatric dose for aspirin
not indicated bitch
NOT INDICATED LOSER
What are the side effects of aspirin?
- EPIGASTRIC PAIN
- BRONCHOSPASM
- GI HAEMORRHAGE
- INCREASED BLEEDING TIME
- SKIN REACTIONS
What is the mnemonic for the contra-indications of aspirin?
ABBA
ALLERGY
BLEEDING DISORDER
BLEEDING ULCER
AGE
What do you do if a patient has swallowed an EC tablet without chewing?
Re-administer
