Aspirin Flashcards
What is the presentation of aspirin?
300mg in tablet form
What is the other name for aspirin?
Acetylsalicylic acid
When is aspirin indicated?
Adults with clinical or ECG evidence of myocardial infarction or ischaemia
What does aspirin do?
Has an anti platelet function which reduces clot formation
What are five contraindications for aspirin?
Known aspirin allergy or sensitivity
Children under 16
Active gastrointestinal bleeding
Haemophilia or other known clotting disorders
Severe hepatic failure with jaundice
What 6 conditions should caution be taken with when administering aspirin?
Asthma
Pregnancy
Renal failure
Hepatic disease
Gastric or duodenal ulcer
Current treatment with anticoagulants
What are two side effects of aspirin?
Increased risk of gastric bleeding
Wheezing in some asthmatics
Why is aspirin contraindicated in children under 16?
It may cause Reye’s syndrome - rare syndrome that can occur in young children and can damage the liver and brain. It has a mortality rate of 50%
What is the max dose of aspirin?
300mg
