Aspirin Flashcards
1
Q
presentation
A
300 mg tablet
2
Q
pharmacology
A
analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and anti platelet aggregation
3
Q
actions (pharma)
A
- minimise platelet aggregation and thrombus formation
- inhibits synthesis of prostagladins
4
Q
Indications
A
ACS
5
Q
C/I
A
- bleeding disorders
- Actively bleeding peptic ulcers
- Chest pain associated with psychostimulant OD if SBP > 160
- Hypersensitivity
- suspected dissecting aortic aneurysm
6
Q
precautions
A
- peptic ulcer
- asthma
- pt on anticoagulants
7
Q
route
A
oral
8
Q
S/E
A
- heartburn
- nausea
- GI bleed
- increased bleeding time
- hypersensitivity reactions
