Aspirin
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Trade – ASA(Acetylsalicylic Acid) Class – Antiplatelet, nonnarcotic analgesic, antipyretic. MOA – prevents the formation of a chemical known as thromboxane A2, which causes platelets to clump together, or aggregate, and form plugs that cause obstruction or constriction of small coronary arteries. Indication – Fever, inflammation, angina, AMI, and patients complaining of pain, pressure, squeezing, or crushing in the chest that may be cardiac in origin. Contraindication – GI bleeding, active ulcer disease, hemorrhagic stroke, bleeding disorders, children with chickenpox or flulike symptoms. Use caution in Reye Syndrome Side Effects: None Dosing Myocardial Infarction Adult: 160-325mg PO Pedi: 3-5mg/kg per day Pain or fever Adult: 325-600mg PO every 4-6 hours Pedi: 60-90mg/kg per day divided into doses every 4-6 hours
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Trade – ASA(Acetylsalicylic Acid)Class – Antiplatelet, nonnarcotic analgesic, antipyretic. MOA – prevents the formation of a chemical known as thromboxane A2, which causes platelets to clump together, or aggregate, and form plugs that cause obstruction or constriction of small coronary arteries. Indication – Fever, inflammation, angina, AMI, and patients complaining of pain, pressure, squeezing, or crushing in the chest that may be cardiac in origin.Contraindication – GI bleeding, a...
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