Aspirin

Question 1

Pharmacological action of Aspirin

Answer 1

1.Analgesia
2.anti-pyretic
3.anti-inflammatory
4.anti-platelet
5.acid and electrolytes balance
6.GIT - stimulate CTZ and irritates mucosa of stomach
7.CVS - sodium and water retention- CCF with low cardiac reserve
8. Urate excretion

Question 2

Adverse effect of aspirin

Answer 2

1. GIT
2. Hypersensitivity reaction
   3.hemolytic anaemia
   4.interfere with action of vitamin K
   5.Reye’s syndrome
   6.pregnancy
   7.analgesic nephropathy