Question

Aspirin is one of the top analgesic OTC drugs out there. Should include the usual: the brand and generic name, the class of medication it is, how the drug is supplied and given (dosage form, strength, frequency, and ROA), how the drug works (MOA), where the drug is absorbed, the onset of action, duration of action, half-life, where the drug is metabolized and how it is excreted. Then, describe the possible side effects and corresponding warning labels, adverse reactions, and any special considerations while taking this medication. Who can and cannot take this medication (why)? What are other uses for this medication other than pain (why)?

Answer 1

Aspirin is named as acetylsalicylic acid.

The class of medication of aspirin:Salicylates,Nonopoid analgesics

Dosage form:325mg to 650mg every 4 hours

Strength of aspirin:81 to 500mg

Frequency:Every 4 to 6 hours

Route of Administration:Oral and intravenous

Mechanism Of Action: It inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins synthesis and the drug is absorbed in small intestine.

The onset of action is within 60 minutes and the duration of aspirin is 10 days and the half life is 20 minutes.The aspirin is metabolised in liver and excreted through kidney.

Side effects and adverse reactions of aspirin:Allergic reactions,Bleeding, Dizziness,Flushing,Headaches,Tinnitus and so on

Aspirin and NSAID should not be taken together because aspirin decreases the blood level and the effectiveness of the NSAID and can increase the risk of bleeding.A high risk of toxicity occur when taken with calcium blockers.

Adolescents and children with flu symptoms, viral infections, and varicella should not take aspirin because of the risk of Reye's syndrome.

Aspirin is used as an antipyretic to reduce body temperature and an anticoagulant to inhibit platelet aggregation .