Aspirin Flashcards
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Generic Name:
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Acetylsalicylic Acid, Aspirin, ASA
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Trade Name:
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Bayer
3
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Class:
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Analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammaotry
4
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Mechanism of Action:
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- In small doses aspirin blocks thromboxane A2, a potent platelet aggregate and vasoconstrictor.
- This property has led to its use in the acute phase of management of myocardial infarction.
- Decreased platelet aggregation
5
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Indications and Field Use:
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- Chest pain or other signs/symptoms suggestive of acute myocardial infarction
- ECG changes suggestive of acute myocardial infarction
-Unstable angina
Pain, discomfort, fever in adult patient only
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Contraindications:
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- Bleeding ulcer, hemorrhagic states, hemophilia
- Known hypersensitivity to salicylate or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatories that has led to hypotension and/or bronchospasm
- Children and adolescents (prehospital personnel should not administer ASA to this age group).
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Adverse Reactions:
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- Use with caution in the patient with history of asthma. Anaphylactic reactions in sensitive patients have occurred; skin eruptions
- Other side effects rare with single dose
8
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Incompatibilities/Drug interactions:
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Not applicable with single dose therapy
9
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Adult Dosage:
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- Cardiac 160 - 325mg (2-4 pediatric chewable tablets), chew or swallow
- Pain/discomfort/fever: 324 po (4 pediatric chewable tablets), chew or swallow
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Pediatric Dosage:
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Not recommended for prehospital
11
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Routes of Administration:
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Oral
12
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Onset of Action:
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20 - 30 minutes
13
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Peak Effects:
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2 hours
14
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Duration of Action:
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4 - 6 hours
15
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Arizona Drug Box Minimum Supply:
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324mg
