Aspirin

Question 1

What is Aspirin’s brand names?

Answer 1

Bayer, Ecotrin, Excedrin

Question 2

What is Aspirin’s therapeutic category?

Answer 2

NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug)

Question 3

What are Aspirin’s indications?

Answer 3

Mild-moderate pain, inflammation, fever
Prevention and treatment of myocardial infarctio, ischemic stroke
Management of Rheumatoid arthritis, fever, osteoporosis, or gout

Question 4

What is Aspirin’s usual adult dose?

Answer 4

Oral dose: 81-325mg once daily
325-650mg every 4-6 hours as needed.
MAX: 4000mg/day

Question 5

What are Aspirin’s side effects?

Answer 5

bleeding, dizziness, GI (nausea, vomiting), bronchospasm

Question 6

What are Aspirin’s monitoring parameters?

Answer 6

Improvement of symptoms/pain

Signs of bleeding

Question 7

What are Aspirin’s available dosage forms?

Answer 7

OTC: oral tablet: 81mg, 325mg, 500mg, 650mg
Enteric coated tablet: 81mg, 165mg, 325mg, 500mg, 650mg, 975 mg
Chewable tablet: 81mg
Rectal suppository: 300mg, 600mg
Gum: 227mg

Question 8

What are Aspirin’s counseling points?

Answer 8

Take with food and a full glass of water
Avoid alcohol
Chew tablet if being used for potential myocardial infarction
Report signs of tinnitus or impaired hearing
Refrigerate suppositories
Avoid in children under 16 for fear of Reye’s syndrome
Do not use if vinegar odor