Aspirin

Question 1

What is the brand name of Aspirin

Answer 1

ASA, Bayer, Ectorin, St. Joseph’s, etc…

Question 2

Drug class of Aspirin

Answer 2

Anti-platelet, anti-inflammatory agent

Question 3

Indications for Aspirin

Answer 3

Onset of chest pain suggestive of a Myocardial Infarction.

Question 4

Mechanism of action for Aspirin

Answer 4

Noncompetitive platelet antagonist.
Prevents release of Thromboxane A2 granules
from activated platelets, reducing their ability
to activate further platelets. This reduces
platelet aggregation

Question 5

Contraindications for Aspirin

Answer 5

Hypersensitivity
Relative contraindication in active ulcer
Disease and asthma

Question 6

Adverse effects of Aspirin

Answer 6

Bronchospasm, prolonged bleeding, GI
Bleeding, Epigastric distress, N/V,
Heartburn, Reye Syndrome (brain swelling
In kids)

Question 7

Precautions of Aspirin

Answer 7

Caution in patients allergic to other NSAID’s

Acidic properties may damage stomach lining

Question 8

Dose and administration of Aspirin in an adult

Answer 8

160 to 325 mg p.o.
Chewing preferred for faster absorption.
NOT RECOMMENDED IN PEDIATRICS