Aspirin
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Aspirin
• Indications
–Ischemic chest pain
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Aspirin
• Contraindications
–Aspirin allergy –GI bleeding –Active Peptic Ulcer
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Aspirin
• Dose
–325mg PO (Orally) –Swallow
• Chewing not necessary
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Aspirin
• Mechanism of Action
–Inhibits platelet aggregation –“De-stickies” platelets
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Aspirin
• Effects
–Prevents further clotting –Has no effect on existing clot
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Aspirin
• Side Effects
–GI bleeding
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