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Flashcards in Aspirin Deck (5)
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1
Q

What is the action of Aspirin

A

COX inhibitor

Reduces PG (inflam) 
Reduces Thromboxanes (platelet clotting)
2
Q

What 7 conditions can Aspirin be given in

A

NSTEMI / STEMI
AF

Acute ischaemic stroke
TIA
Acute migraine

Pyrexia

Prevention of pre-eclampsia

3
Q

what 4 conditions (including special) should Aspirin not be given in

A

Active bleeding

Peptic ulcers

severe cardiac failure

Reye’s Syndrome (w/cold/flu infections)

4
Q

What should not be given with Aspirin

A

Clopidogrel

5
Q

What are 3 side effects of taking Aspirin

A

dyspepsia

Heartburn

Epigastric discomfort