ASPIRIN (Acetylsalicylic Acid) Flashcards
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ASPIRIN (Acetylsalicylic Acid)
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Name/Class: ASPIRIN (Acetylsalicylic Acid) Analgesic, Antipyretic, Platelet Inhibitor, Anti-inflammatory
Description: Aspirin inhibits agents that cause the production of inflammation, pain, and fever. It relieves mild to moderate pain by acting on the peripheral nervous system, lowers body temperature in fever, and powerfully inhibits platelet aggregation.
Indications: Chest pain suggestive of an MI.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to salicylates, active ulcer disease, asthma.
Precautions:, Bleeding disorders, Varicies
Dosage/Route: 324 mg PO (chewable).
