aspirin
Drug Identity
Schedule
Prescription Only
Pregnancy Category
UnknownEssential Medicine
Yes
Formulations
Available dosage forms and strengths.
| Form | Strength | Pack Size |
|---|---|---|
| tablet | 2mg/kg | — |
Indications
Conditions treated with aspirin, with dosing and administration details.
Plague (Bubonic)
Chapter 12: Tropical Diseases
Indication
Plague (Bubonic)
Adult Dose
600mg
Route
oral
Frequency
4 times a day
Duration
2 weeks
Notes
Level: C, VEN: V
Angina Pectoris
Chapter 15: Cardiovascular Disease
Indication
Angina Pectoris
Route
oral
Duration
3 months
Acute Myocardial Infarction
Chapter 15: Cardiovascular Disease
Indication
Acute Myocardial Infarction
Adult Dose
300mg
Route
oral
Frequency
once a day
Notes
Level: C, VEN: V
Rheumatic Fever
Chapter 15: Cardiovascular Disease
Indication
Rheumatic Fever
Adult Dose
2mg/kg
Route
oral
Frequency
once a day
Duration
4 weeks
Guidelines For Treatment Of Hypertension:
Chapter 15: Cardiovascular Disease
Indication
Guidelines For Treatment Of Hypertension:
Adult Dose
150mg
Route
oral
Frequency
once daily
Notes
Level: B, VEN: V