Aspirin

Question 1

Introduction to the drug

Answer 1

Aspirin is a drug used for pain relief, fever and inflammation, it can also be used in lower doses as a blood thinner.

Question 2

How is the drug presented and administered

Answer 2

300 mg - Tablet form orally

75mg - Tablet Orally

Question 3

Why would you prescribe this drug

Answer 3

• Suspected MI
• Headaches/ Migraines
• Period Pains
• General aches and pains
• Colds and Flu

Question 4

Doses of this drug

Answer 4

• 300mg Tablet

- 75mg tablet

Question 5

Pharmacodynamics of this drug

Answer 5

• Enzyme inhibitor that suppresses the production of prostaglandins and thromboxanes
• Analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory
• cause platelet aggregation, promotes inflammation, pain & fever.

Question 6

Pharmokinetics of this drug

Answer 6

• Its absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract where it is distributed to all tissues of the body.
• In the body it is quickly broke down into salicylic acid where the liver changes it into metabolites and is then excreted by the kidneys

Question 7

What are the drugs side effects

Answer 7

• Gastric Bleeding
• Wheezing in some asthmatics
• Indigestion/ stomach aches