MEDICATION RECORD

**Complete one sheet per drug

Generic and trade (product) name of drug Aspirin Chewable (Acetylsalicylic Acid)
Classification and sub-classification of the drug _Nonnarcotic analgesic,
salicylate, antipyretic, antiplatelet.
Are there any dosing considerations related to the clients age? __No______
Is this drug within the safe dose range? __81 mg daily - yes____________
1. Why is the client receiving this
medication?

To relieve pain of low to moderate

intensity. Also for various inflammatory
conditions,

2. How does this medication work in the

body? How can you evaluate the
effectiveness?

Inhibits the formation of prostaglandins

involved in the production of
inflammation, pain and fever. Inhibits
platelet aggregation.
Obtain baseline labs, compare.

3. What are the major side effects of this Bronchospasm, anaphylactic shock,
medication?
dizziness, confusion, drowsiness.
Tinnitus, hearing loss. N/V/D, anorexia,
heatburn, stomach pain, ulceration,
occult bleeding. Petechiae,
thrombocytopenia, hemolytic anemia,
easy bruising, rash.
4. Are there any food interactions?
Herbal; feverfew, farlic, ginger, ginkgo,
evening primrose oil may increase
bleeding potential
5. Are there any special considerations
(administration, teaching, nursing
etc) when giving this medication to
the client?
Misc. Comments

Discontinue if buzzing in ears begins,

observe and report signs of bleeding.
Maintain adequate fluid intake when
taking repeated doses. Give with milk to
reduce gastric irritation.