| Aspirin |
Mechanism of Action
Aspirin has analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. Inhibits platelet
aggregation and cause vasodilation, decreasing the likelihood of
thrombosis.
Indications
Acute onset cardiac chest pain
Initial drug prior to nitro administration
Packaging
81 mg tablets (pre-pack, baby aspirin)
Drug box inventory = 4
Onset & Duration
Onset: 1-3 min
Duration: 30-60 min
Doses and Administration
324 mg
Give 4 tablets by mouth
Patient should chew tablets
Patients must be >25 year of age
Precautions
Hypersensitivity to aspirin
History of GI lesions
May cause bronchial spasm in some asthma patients
Do not give if patient has already taken aspirin
Pediatrics
No indication for pediatrics
Aspirin has analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. Inhibits platelet
aggregation and cause vasodilation, decreasing the likelihood of
thrombosis.
Indications
Acute onset cardiac chest pain
Initial drug prior to nitro administration
Packaging
81 mg tablets (pre-pack, baby aspirin)
Drug box inventory = 4
Onset & Duration
Onset: 1-3 min
Duration: 30-60 min
Doses and Administration
324 mg
Give 4 tablets by mouth
Patient should chew tablets
Patients must be >25 year of age
Precautions
Hypersensitivity to aspirin
History of GI lesions
May cause bronchial spasm in some asthma patients
Do not give if patient has already taken aspirin
Pediatrics
No indication for pediatrics