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ASA – See Aspirin
Aspirin (ASA)
Description: Analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, anti-platelet effect
Indications:
• For the temporary relief of:
° Mild to moderate pain
° Fever
• MI Prophylaxis: Reduces the risk of death and/or nonfatal myocardial infarction in
patients with a previous infarction or unstable angina pectoris.
• MI/UA treatment
• Transient Ischemic Attacks: Reducing the risk of recurrent transient ischemic attacks
(TIAs) or stroke in patients who have transient ischemia of the brain due to fibrin
emboli.
Adult dose:
SECTION 3 • 325mg. One or two tablets/caplets with water. May be repeated every 4hr as necessary
up to 12 tablets/caplets a day or as directed by a doctor.
Pediatric dose:
• >12 years and over: One or two tablets/caplets with water. May be repeated every 4hr as
necessary up to 12 tablets/caplets a day or as directed by a doctor.
• <12 years old: Do not give to children under 12 unless directed by a doctor.
Contraindications:
• Hypersensitivity to aspirin
• Hypersensitivity to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
• History of gastrointestinal bleeding
• Patients with bleeding disorders (e.g., hemophilia)
• Patient age <16 years old
Pregnancy Category D
Side-effects:
• Gastrointestinal symptoms
• Gastrointestinal bleeding
• Stomach pain
• Heartburn
• Nausea
• Vomiting
Adverse reactions: Interacts with NSAIDs, coumadin, heparin
TMEP use:
• Chest Pain Protocol
• Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) Protocol

284 SECTION 3 RECOMMENDED DRUG LIST (RDL)