Acetylsalicylic Acid

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Name:

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Acetylsaicylic acid
Aspirin

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Class:

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1)PLatelet inhibitor
2)Anti-inflammatory
3)Analgesic

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Action:

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1)inhibits prostaglandin synthesis which decrease teh pain caused by inflammation
2)impedes both platelet aggregation and clotting action
3)reduces the mortality associated with AMI, and the rate of nonfatal re-infarction and stroke

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USE:

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new chest pain suggestive of acute MI

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Side Effects:

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1)prolonged bleeding
2)GI bleeding
3)bronchospasm

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CONTRAindications:

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Absolute: Hypersensitivity;Pts with known bleeding disorders
Relative: recent HX of GI bleed or ulcers

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Precautions:

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1)larger doses decrease B.S. levels and deplete liver glycogens
2)IF pt develops tinitus, immediately DC use
3)use caution in Pts with HX of asthma, pregnancy, or recent surgery

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Drug Interactions:

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Use with anticoagulants such as warfarin may potentiate the platelet-inhibting effects of ASA and increase the risk of occult bleeding, contact MED. control prior to use on PT's

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Preparations:

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81mg chewable childs tablets or 325mg Adult chewable tablets, which are commonly used in the Out-of-hopsital setting

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Adult dose:

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160 to 325mg

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Pediatric dose:

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generall not used in the field for children

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Route:

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PO