Hematology+Meds;Antiplatelet Medications: Salicylic: aspirin

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how do they work? aspirin

Inhibit platelet adhesion and aggregation

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when do we use them?

  • To reduce the risk the recurrent TIA’s or strokes

  • Can be used to treat heart disease

  • Prevention of acute MI

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contraindications

  • 3rd trimester of pregnancy

  • Bleeding disorders

  • Peptic ulcer disease, severe kidney or hepatic disorder

  • Children or adolescents with fever or recent chickenpox

  • Caution in older adults

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Drug to drug interactions

  • Concurrent use with other meds that increase bleeding

  • Beta blockers

  • Steroids

  • Caffeine

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Complications

  • GI effects

  • Hemorrhagic stroke

  • Prolonged bleeding time, gastric bleed, thrombocytopenia

  • Tinnitus, hearing loss

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Nursing education

  • Given in low dose (81 mg) to prevent strokes, MI

  • During initial acute episode of MI give 325 mg

  • Numerous herbal OTC drugs interact with aspirin

  • Notify all HCP’s about use of this med