Virtual Drug Bag

ASPIRIN

PACKAGED: 81mg tablets in blister pack, times 4

LOCATION: BLS Compartment

INDICATION:
Suspected cardiac chest pain, must be at least 25 years old.
Give as soon as possible to the patient with AMI.

ADULT: 
324 mg = 4 chewable 81 mg tablets—MUST CHEW!

PEDI:
N/A

THERAPEUTIC ACTION:
Anti-platelet

CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Hypersensitivity to salicylates
Active ulcer disease
Bleeding disorders
Third Trimester

PRECAUTIONS AND SIDE EFFECTS:
Stomach irritation, heartburn or indigestion, nausea or vomiting, allergic reaction

REQUIRES MCP:
ADULT: No  
PEDI: N/A