Aspirin

Question 1

Drug Class

Answer 1

NSAIDs

Question 2

Active

Answer 2

Aspirin

Question 3

Indications

Answer 3

• Prevention of stroke, TIA and acute MI
• Prevention of thromboembolism in AF
• Unstable angina
• Relief of pain, inflammation and fever

Question 4

Dose Range

Answer 4

75 – 150 mg daily for long term use

Question 5

SE’s

Answer 5

• Nausea, dyspepsia, vomiting
• GI ulceration or bleeding
• asymptomatic blod loss
• increased bleeding time
• headache
• dizziness

Allergy; bronchospasm, angioedema, urticaria and rhinitis

Question 6

Counselling

Answer 6

Labels: 9, 13, A*, B

• Taking with or after food may reduce stomach upset.
• If you develop swollen ankles, difficulty in breathing, black stools or vomit that looks like coffee grounds, stop taking the medicine and contact your doctor without delay.
• Remove tablets from packaging just before use as aspirin can break down rapidly if it isn’t protected by the packaging.
• Mix dispersible tablets in water immediately before use.
• It may be advisable to stop taking aspirin 7 days before planned surgery and some dental procedures; discuss with your doctor or dentist.

Question 7

Monitoring

Answer 7

• GI Bleeding
• Renal failure
• Hepatic dysfunction