Aspirin Flashcards
1
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Brand Name
Aspirin
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ASA
Bayer
Ecotrin
St. Joseph
2
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Drug Class
Aspirin
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Anti-Platelet medication
3
Q
Indications
Aspirin
A
Onset of chest pain suggestive of a MI
4
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Mechanism of Action
Aspirin
A
Noncompetitive platelet antagonist
Prevents release of Thromboxane A2 granules from activated platelets, reducing their ability to activate further platelets
This reduces platelet aggregation
5
Q
Contraindications
Aspirin
A
Hypersensitivity
Relate contraindication in active ulcer
Disease & Asthma
6
Q
Adverse Effects
Aspirin
A
Bronchospasm Prolonged Bleeding GI Bleeding Epigastric Distress N/V Heartburn Reye Syndrome (Brain swelling in Pedi)
7
Q
Precautions
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
Aspirin
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Adult
160-325 mg : PO
*Chewing preferred; faster absorption
Pedi
Not Recommended
