Aspirin Pharmacology Overview

Vocabulary flashcards covering the drug profile, class, action, indications, contraindications, dosage, route, side effects, and supply of Aspirin.

Aspirin

A medication also known by the brand name Bayer and generic designation acetylsalicylic acid USP (ASA).

ASA

Abbreviation for acetylsalicylic acid USP, commonly known as Aspirin.

Class

Platelet inhibitor, anti-inflammatory, analgesic.

Action

Platelet inhibitor.  

Indications

Chest pain suggestive of an AMI

Contraindication

Active bleeding inability to swallow

Dose & Route

324mg PO chewed and swallowed (4×81mg) or 160-325mg (No repeat)

Precautions

Nausea/vomiting stomach pains

AMI

Acute Myocardial Infarction; suggestive chest pain from an AMI is the indication for administering Aspirin.

How supplied

(PO mouth)81mg Chewable tablets

Standard Aspirin Dosage

$324\,\text{mg}$ PO chewed and swallowed ($4 \times 81\,\text{mg}$ tablets).

Aspirin Dosage Range

$160\,\text{mg}$ to $325\,\text{mg}$ PO.

Aspirin Repeat Policy

No repeat dose.

Aspirin Route of Administration

PO (per os / by mouth), specifically chewed and swallowed.

Side Effects of Aspirin

Nausea/vomiting and stomach pains.

Stomach pains

A precaution and potential side effect of Aspirin administration.

How Supplied

$81\,\text{mg}$ chewable tablets.

Nausea/vomiting

Precautions and side effects associated with Aspirin.