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Aspirin Flashcards

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Presentation

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300mg tablet

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Indications

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ACS

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Contraindications

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  1. Actively bleeding peptic ulcer
  2. suspected dissection AAA
  3. Bleeding disorders
  4. Hypersensitivity
  5. Chest pain associated with Psycho stimulant OD with SBP >160
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Precautions

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  1. Peptic ulcers
  2. Asthma
  3. Pts on anticoagulants
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Side effects

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  1. Longer bleeding times
  2. Heartburn, GI bleeding, nausea
  3. Hypersensitivity reactions
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Pharmacology

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Aspirin is an analgesic, antipyretic, anti inflammatory and anti-platelet aggregation agent. Aspirin minimises platelet aggregation and thrombus formation in order to retard the progression of coronary artery thrombosis in ACS. Aspirin also inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins.

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Metabolism

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Aspirin is converted to salicylate in the gut mucosa and liver

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Excretion

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Excreted by the kidneys

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Oral effects

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Onset - N/A
Peak - N/A
Duration - 8-10hrs

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