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15 Cards in this Set
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Name
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Aspirin, (Acetylsalicylic acid, ASA)
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Class
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Platelet inhibitor and anti-inflammatory
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Action
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Inhibits platelet aggregation
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Description
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interferes with the production of thromboxane A, a substance that stimulates platelet aggregation.
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Mechanism of Action
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Acts on the Hypothalamus
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Pharmacokinetics
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Rapidly and completely absorbed in the GI tract
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Indication
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New chest pain suggestive of acute myocardial infarction
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Contraindication
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Pt's with know hypersensitivity to the drug
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Precautions
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GI bleed and upset stomach
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Side Effects
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Heartburn, Nausea and Vomiting, Wheezing
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Interactions
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None in emergency setting
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Dosage
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160 to 325 mg oral and chewed
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Description
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An anti-inflammatory agent and inhibitor of platelet function. makes for a good treament for various thromboembolic diseases such as acute myocardial infarction
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Pharmacokinetics
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Onset: 5-30 min
Peak Effect: 15-120 min Duration: 1-4 hrs Half-Life: 15-20 min |
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Interactions
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Other anti-inflammatory drugs may increased reaction. Mixed with antacids may reduce absorption.
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