ASPIRIN (Acetylsalicylic Acid) (Alka-Seltzer, Bayer, Empirin, St. Joseph Children's) Flashcards
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ASPIRIN (Acetylsalicylic Acid) (Alka-Seltzer, Bayer, Empirin, St. Joseph Children’s)
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Name/Class: ASPIRIN (Acetylsalicylic Acid) (Alka-Seltzer, Bayer, Empirin, St. Joseph Children’s)/ Analgesic, Antipyretic, Platelet Inhibitor, Anti-inflammatory
Description: Aspirin inhibits agents that cause the production of inflammation, pain, and fever. It relieves mild to moderate pain by acting on the peripheral nervous system, lowers body temperature in fever, and powerfully inhibits platelet aggregation.
Indications: Chest pain suggestive of an MI.
Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to salicylates, active ulcer disease, asthma.
Precautions: bleeding disorders
Dosage/Route: 160 to 324 mg PO (chewable).
