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Aspirin Flashcards

1
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What drug class is aspirin

A

Antiplatelet

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Pharmacology of aspirin

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Inhibits platelet aggregation, reducing synthesis of thromboxane a2

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3
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Presentation of aspirin

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Tablet, 300mg

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4
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Indications for aspirin

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Suspected ACS

Acute cardiogenic pulmonary oedema

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Contraindications for aspirin

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Allergy/ ADR
Chest pain associated with psychostimulant overdose
Bleeding or clothing disorders
Current GI bleeding or peptic ulcers
Patients under 18
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Side effects of aspirin

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Epigastric pain
Nausea/ vomiting
NSAID induced bronchospasm
GI bleed

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7
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Dosage or aspirin

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300mg PO chewed and followed by a small sip of water. Max dose 450mg per day

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