Aspirin Drug card

Generic Name

Acetylsalicylic Acid

Trade Name

Aspirin, Bayer, Effient

Drug Class

Platelet Inhibitor, Anit-inflammatory agent, Antipyretic, Analgesic

Action

Prevents the platelets, the part of the blood that forms clots, from sticking together, wither forming new clots or making existing ones worse. Inhibits a chemical (prostoglandin) that causes localized vasodialation, reducing inflammation and fever.

Indications

Chest Pain, non-hemorrhagic stroke, pain, fever,inflammation.

Route

Oral, chewed or swallowed

Contraindications

Ulcers, recent bleeding, asthma

Adverse Effects

Bronchospams, anaphylaxis, prolonged bleeding, GI bleed, epigastric distress, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, Reye's Syndrome - Liver and brain swelling-primarily in kids, overdose can cause ringing in the ear.

Special Considerations

Can cause fetal risk - weigh benefits to the mother against possible risk to the fetus. Chewable aspirin should be given to all patients with chest discomfort.

Dose

325mg - 4 81mg chewable baby aspirin