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Aspirin, _____ (_____)
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ASA (Acetylsalicylic Acid)
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Aspirin Class
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Salicylate
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Aspirin Actions
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- Inhibits the normal tendency for platelets to accumulate inside injured or occluded cardiac arteries thereby promoting better blood flow through vessels to better profuse the heart.
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Aspirin Onset
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15-30 min
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Aspirin Duration
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Days (antiplatelet effects)
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Aspirin Indications
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Discomfort/pain of suspected cardiac origin
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Aspirin Dosage/Route
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ADULT ONLY:
162mg PO (two 81mg chewable tablets) |
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Aspirin Contraindications
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None
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Aspirin Side Effects
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- GI upset (indigestion, nausea/vomiting, epigastric pain, heartburn)
- Occult bleeding |
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Aspirin Concentration
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81mg chewable tablets
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Aspirin Special Information #1
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Tablets can be chewed or swollowed with a small amount of water prn.
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Aspirin Special Information #2
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ASA decomposes at high temperatures or with high humidity / moisture. Pills may crumble or have a "vinegar" smell that may be detected when ASA have deteriorated. If either of these are observed, replace immediately.
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Aspirin Special Information #3
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Give even if patient has taken ASA that day.
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Aspirin Special Information #4
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Give if patient has pain or discomfort of suspected cardiac origin that they self medicated (NTG) and are pain free now.
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Aspirin Special Information #5
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Can give if patient on anticoagulants.
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Aspirin Special Information #6
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Use with caution on the following patients:
= Third trimester of pregnancy (due to anticoagulation effects) = GI bleeding or ulcers = CVA (hemorrhagic) or bleeding disorders = Cross sensitivity to other non-steroid anti-inflammatory agents (i.e. Motrin, Aleve) may exist. |
