Drugs in Hematology and Immunology
Jane Han
acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin)
Route: PO
Purpose: prophylaxis of transient ischemic attacks and MI, pain, inflammatory disorders, and fever
Action: decrease platelet aggregation, produce analgesia and reduce inflammation and fever by inhibiting the production of prostaglandins
Side effects: tinnitus, GI bleeding, hepatotoxicity
