| Drug Class |
Anti-platelet agent |
| Mechanism |
Irreversible COXI and COXII inhibitor |
| Typical Dose |
75g OD - 300mg loading in MI |
| Indications |
- Secondary prevention for CVD
- ACS
- Ischemic stroke/TIA
- OTC pain relief
|
| Contra-indications |
- Active bleeding
- Peptic ulcer
- Haemophilia
- Breast feeding
- Pregnancy during the third trimester
|
| Side-effects |
- Bronchospasm
- GI haemorrhage
|
| Interactions |
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| Elimination |
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| Additional Notes |
Do not give to anyone under the age of 16 esp after a viral infection - Reye's syndrome. Risk of hepatic and cerebral swelling. |
ALPHA