ASPIRIN

(Children's chewable aspirin)

 

GCEMS Protocol:

 

  • Acute coronary syndrome

 

INDICATIONS:

 

  • Myocardial Infarction
  • Chest pain suspicious of cardiac origin

 

DOSAGE:

 

  • ADULT:

 

    • 324mg PO (four 81 mg baby ASA)

 

  • PEDIATRIC:

 

    • NOT APPROVED

 

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

 

  • Active ulcer;
  • Hypersensitivity to aspirin

 

SIDE EFFECTS:

 

  • Allergic reaction
  • Nausea/Vomiting
  • Indigestion
  • Heartburn
  • Tinnitus