Aspirin

Adverse effects of aspirin

-Gastrointestinal effects - gastric upset, bleeding -renal impairment -Salicylism -Reye's Syndrome

Aspirin

-Nonselective inhibitor of cyclooxygenase -suppression of platelet aggregation, protects in thrombotic disorders

What is aspirin?

-a drug that has anti-inflammatory properties -NSAID

What are some risks when taking aspirin when pregnant?

-anemia -postpartum hemorrhage

Drug interactions of aspirin

-anticoagulants: warfarin and heparin -Glucocorticoids -Alcohol -Ibuprofen -ACE inhibitors and ARBs

Therapeutic Uses of Aspirin

Analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory

Can aspirin have hypersensitivity reactions?

Yes

When taking aspirin can some individuals have acute poisoning?

Yes

Does aspirin have the effect of prolonging labor?

Yes, it may prolong labor

What is a unique characteristic of aspirin?

because of antiplatelet actions, a unique characteristic about aspirin is can protect against MI and stroke