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DRUG SUMMARY

Name of Drug Date Classification Dose Mechanism Specific Side Effects Nursing Implications
Generic Ordered Frequenc of Action Indication
(Brand) y
Route

Aspirin Antipyretics, 80 mg tab Produce Prophylaxis EENT: hearing loss, BEFORE:

Non-opioid od analgesia and of transient tinnitus. >Patients who have asthma,
(acetylsalicylic GI: GI BLEEDING,
analgesics PO reduce ischemic allergies, and nasal polyps or
acid) dyspepsia, epigastric who are allergic to tartrazine are
inflammation and attacks and distress, heartburn, at an increased risk for
fever by inhibiting MI. nausea, abdominal developing hypersensitivity
the production of pain, anorexia, reactions.
prostaglandins hepatotoxicity,
vomiting. DURING:
Hemat: aspirin— >Do not crush or chew enteric-
Decreases anemia, hemolysis, coated tablets.
platelet increased bleeding >Administer after meals or with
aggregation. time. food or an antacid to minimize
Misc: allergic reactions gastric irritation. Food slows but
including does not alter the total amount
ANAPHYLAXIS and absorbed.
LARYNGEAL EDEMA, AFTER:
noncardiogenic >Assess pain and limitation of
pulmonary edema. movement; note type, location,
and intensity before and at the
peak after administration.
>Caution patient to avoid
concurrent use of alcohol with
this medication to minimize
possible gastric irritation;
Reference: DAVIS DRUG GUIDE FOR NURSES 8th EDITION___