Aspirin

Question 1

** Aspirin**
Drug Class and Presentation

Answer 1

Anti Platet
300mg chewable or dispersable tablet

Question 2

** Aspirin**
Indications

Answer 2

Patients with suspected Acute Coronary Syndromes

Question 3

Aspirin
Contraindications

Answer 3

• Known hypersensitivity to aspirin / salicylates / NSAIDs
• Children < 16 years of age

Question 4

** Aspirin**
Dose

Answer 4

Patient > 16yrs - PO 300mg, chewed or dissolved in a small amount of water (depending on presentation)

• single dose only
• Given even if patient has taken their own daily Aspirin or on anti coagulants