Aspirin

ASA Class

Platelet inhibitor, anti-inflammatory
ASA Mech

Prostaglandin inhibition
ASA Indication

Chest pain suggestive of MI, CVA
ASA Contraindication

Hypersensitivity, relatively contra active ulcer disease or asthma
ASA Dosage

160-325 mg PO
Aspirin Adverse
- Heartburn
- Gi bleeding
- Prolonged bleeding
- Nausea/Vomiting
- Wheezing in allergic pts
Aspirin drug interactions

Use with caution in pts allergic to NSAIDs
Aspirin special consideration

Not recommended in Peds because the risk of Reyes syndrome

Author

Lhernandez

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Aspirin

Description

Aspirin

Updated

2015-01-27T06:38:14Z