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What does asa 325mg po daily under the medications mean on hospital discharge papers?

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Dr. Kathleen Hands answered

Aspirin: Aspirin = asa. 325mg per day is standard po= per oral or by mouth.

Answered 6/24/2014

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Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

Aspirin: This was a prescription for aspirin at 325 mg per day which is a standard dose which apparently was given for either pain or for fever control.

Answered 9/28/2014

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A member asked:

What does asa 325mg po daily under the medications mean on hospital discharge papers?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Kathleen Hands answered

Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

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