The antiplatelet effects of aspirin and related component drugs on the surgical patient.
Any medication has potential to cause adverse side effects. Some medications prescribed for a specific function are also widely available as over-the-counter products to treat menstrual discomfort, colds and allergies, or they may act as sedatives. For example, aspirin (ASA), medications that contain ASA, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs all have antiplatelet properties. The surgical patient who regularly uses these medications may potentially develop postoperative hemorrhage.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D001241:Aspirin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control
D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D001241:Aspirin