Dosing & Administration
Adult Dose
ACS: 162-325 mg chewed immediately. Maintenance: 81 mg PO daily.
Pediatric Dose
Kawasaki disease: 80-100 mg/kg/day initially.
Renal Adjustment
Avoid in severe impairment (CrCl < 10).
Hepatic Adjustment
Avoid in severe impairment.
Safety & Special Populations
Pregnancy Category
D (Avoid full doses in 3rd trimester. Low dose (81mg) used for pre-eclampsia prevention).
Lactation Safety
Compatible at low doses.
Contraindications & Adverse Effects
Contraindications
- Children/Teens with viral infection (Reye's syndrome)
- Bleeding disorders
Common Adverse Effects
- GI bleeding
- Tinnitus (toxicity)
- Bronchospasm in sensitive asthma patients