Aspirin Flashcards
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Brand Name of Aspirin
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ASA
Bayer
Ecotrin
St. Josephs
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Drug Class of Aspirin
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Anti-platelet medication
3
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Indications for Aspirin
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Onset of chest pain suggestive of a Myocardial Infarction
4
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Action of Aspirin
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Noncompetitive platelet antagonist
Prevents release of Thromboxane A2 granules from Activated platelets
Reduces platelet aggregation
5
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Contradictions for Aspirin
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Hypersensitivity
Relative in active ulcer
Disease and asthma
6
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Adverse effects of Aspirin
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Bronchospasm Prolonged bleeding GI bleeding Epigastric distress Nausea Vomiting Heartburn Reye Syndrome (brain swelling in kids)
7
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Precautions for Aspirin
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Caution in patients allergic to other NSAID’s
Acidic properties may damage stomach lining
8
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Dose of Aspirin
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Adult: 160 to 325 mg PO
Chewing preferred for faster absorption
Pedi: Not recommended
