Aspirin
Non-narcotic, anti-inflammatory; antiplatelet
Antipyretic, nonsteroidal agent.
Used in the treatment of pain, inflammation and fever by inhibition
of prostaglandin synthesis.
10-15 mg/kg/dose q
4-6 hr
Cautions: contraindicated in children below
16yr with chickenpox or flu-like symptom due to risk of Reye syndrome.
Distintinue if hearing loss or tinnitus occurs.
Adverse events: Bleeding from gums or GIT,
gastric ulcers, bronchospasm in asthmatics, hearing loss or tinnitus.
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