ASPIRIN

Question 0

PHARMACOLOGY OF ASPIRIN

Answer 0

An analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory & antiplatelet aggregation agent.

Question 1

PRESENTATION OF ASPIRIN

Answer 1

300 mg chewable tablets

300 mg soluble or water dispersible tablets

Question 2

ACTIONS OF ASPIRIN

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• To minimise platelet aggregation and thrombus formation in order to retard the progression of coronary artery thrombosis in ACS (Acute Coronary Syndrome).
• Inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins- Anti-inflammatory actions

Question 3

PRIMARY INDICATIONS FOR ASPIRIN

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ACS (Acute coronary Syndrome)

Question 4

CONTRAINDICATIONS FOR ASPIRIN

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CHABS PNEUMONIC:

1. Chest pain associated with psychostimulant OD if SBP >160
2. Hypersensitivity to aspirin/ salicylates
3. Actively bleeding peptic ulcers
4. Bleeding disorders
5. Suspected dissecting aortic aneurysm

Question 5

PRECAUTIONS FOR ASPIRIN

List all 3

Answer 5

1. Peptic ulcer
2. Asthma
3. Pts on anticoagulants

Question 6

ROUTE OF ADMINISTRATION FOR ASPIRIN

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Oral

Question 7

SIDE EFFECTS OF ASPIRIN

List all 3

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1. Heartburn, nausea, gastrointestinal bleeding
2. Increased bleeding time
3. Hypersensitivity reactions

Question 8

ASPIRIN DOSE

Answer 8

ACS 300mg oral (once)