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Aspirin (ASA)
Class |
Anticoagulant / antithrombolitic
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Route administered
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Orally (chewed)
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Adult Dose (ASA)
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325 mg usually taken as "baby aspirin" by taking four 81 mg tablets
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Pediatric
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NOT USED IN PREHOSPITAL SETTING
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Drug Action (ASA)
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Decreases platelet stickiness
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Aspirin
Indications |
Chest pain believed to be of cardiac origin
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precautions (ASA)
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Any significant bleeding
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Side Effects
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None for prehospital
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Contraindications (asa)
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ASA allergy
ASA induced asthma |