Aspirin

Aspirin

Definition: - Aspirin is a non-steroidal anti- inflammatory drug (NSAIDs). It’s relieves pain and reduces fever.

The chemical name of aspirin is Acetyl salicylic acid.

Properties of aspirin:-

                                                                                   i.         Analgesic.

                                                                                 ii.         Anti-pyretic.

                                                                               iii.         Anti-inflammation.

                                                                               iv.         Thrombosis in artery.

                                                                                 v.         Platelets aggregation.

Use or Indication of aspirin:-

1.     Myocardial infection.

2.     After bypass surgery.

3.     Headache

4.     Dysmenorrhea

5.     Influenza.

6.     Toothache

7.     Cold, fever.

Dosage and administration of aspirin:

ü  Normal dose: 300 mg 3 times daily.

ü  In. Rh fever: 5 mg/kg/day (300mg day of 60 kg man)

ü  In. Rh arthritis: 4- 6 mg /day.

Strength:

ü  300 mg

ü  75 mg