Aspirin

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

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Aspirin

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Aspirin details

Updated

2010-06-14T00:46:20Z

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