Cardiac Medications

ASPIRIN
TYPES:	Anacin, Ascriptin, Bayer, Bufferin, Ecotrin , Excedrin, Halfprin and many others Ticlid - antiplatelet agent
BASIC ACTION:	Decreases the adhesiveness (stickiness) of the blood. This helps to prevent blood clots from forming in the arteries.
USES:	Before (preventative) or after a heart attack After coronary artery bypass graft surgery or PTCA After Transient Ischemic Attacks (TIA)
POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS:	Bleeding time may be prolonged Ringing in the ears (with high doses) Nausea, vomiting Diarrhea Rash Ulcers (with high doses) Bruising
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:	Take with food, milk, antacid or large glass of water to reduce side effects. Take an aspirin substitute, such as Tylenol, if needing a pain reliever for headache, fever, etc. Daily doses of aspirin are prescribed for the blood-clotting effect, not for the relief of pain. * Do not crush or chew enteric-coated products. Swallow whole.