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Aspirin Flashcards

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main indications

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  • main antiplatelet agent
  • ACS
  • ischaemic stroke
  • thromboprophylaxis in patients at high cardiovascular disease
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mechanism of action

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irreversibly block cyclooxygenase in platelets - inhibits TXA2 synthesis and also inhibits production of antithrombotic prostaglandin I2

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contraindications and cautions

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avoid in active peptic ulcerations and bleeding disorders

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adverse effects

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GI bleeding and ulceration

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administration

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PO

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