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Aspirin - Generic name:
Aspirin
Aspirin - Trade name:
acetylsalicylic acid
Aspirin - Class:
Platelet inhibitor (anticoagulant) / anti-inflammatory
Aspirin - Actions/pharmacodynamics:
Blocks platelet aggregation
Aspirin - Indications:
1) Acute chest pain suggestive of MI
2) Suspected cardiac ischemia
Aspirin - Contraindications:
Known allergy to drug
Aspirin - Precautions:
GI bleeding and upset
Aspirin - Side effects:
1) Heartburn
2) Nausea and vomiting
3) Wheezing
Aspirin - Adult dosage:
150-325 mg PO or 81-325 mg chewed
Aspirin - Route:
PO
Aspirin - How supplied:
Tablets or capsules
Aspirin - Pediatric dosage:
Not recommended
Author
texasaggie324
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23397
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Aspirin
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Updated
2010-06-14T00:46:20Z
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