Aspirin Flashcards
1
Q
What type of drug is aspirin
A
antiplatelet
2
Q
Aspirin Presentation
A
300mg in tablet form
3
Q
Aspirin Indications
A
Clinical or ECG evidence of MI or ischaemia
suspected TIA & symptoms fully resolved, patient is not going to hospital, patient referred to TIA pathway
4
Q
Aspirin action
A
is an antiplatelet so reduces clot formation
analgesic, anti-pyretic and anti inflammatory
5
Q
Aspirin Contraindications
A
known allergy
under 16
active gastrointestinal bleeding
Haemophilia
Severe hepatic failure with jaundice
6
Q
Aspirin Cautions
A
Asthma
Pregnancy
Renal failure
moderate hepatic failure without jaundice
Gastro of duodenal ulcer
Current treatment with anticoagulants
7
Q
Aspirin Side Effects
A
Increased risk of gastric bleeding
Wheezing in some asthmatics
