Aspirin Flashcards

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Aspirin - Type

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Non steroidal anti-inflammatory

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Aspirin - Presentation

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300mg tab

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Aspirin - Actions (2)

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  1. Inhibits platelet function

2. Suppresses inflammation, reduces fever, relieves pain

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4
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Aspirin - Use

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Suspected myocardial ischaemia - reducing platelet aggregation and limiting clot development

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Aspirin - Adverse effects (3)

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  1. Allergic reactions
  2. Aggravation of bleeding tendencies
  3. Gastric irritation
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Aspirin - Contraindications (4)

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  1. Known or suspected allergy to salicylate
  2. Known or suspected active bleeding
  3. Known bleeding tendency
  4. Chest pain associated with psychostimulant overdose
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Aspirin - Dose

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1 tablet (300mg)
½ tablet (150mg) if on warfarin
Single dose only
Not for paediatrics

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