Analgesics Flashcards
What are 3 boxed warnings for all NSAIDS?
- GI risk (bleeding & ulceration)
- CV risk (increased MI & stroke)
- CI after CABG
All RX NSAIDs require MED GUIDES
What are 4 side effects of NSAIDs?
- Decreased renal clearance
- Increased BP
- Premature closure of DA in fetus (avoid in 3rd tri of pregnancy)
- Photosensitivity
- GI - dyspepsia, abd pain, nausea
What is the brand name for ibuprofen?
4 brands
- Advil
- Caldolor
- Motrin IB
- NeoProfen (indicated for closure of PDA in premature infants)
What is the usual dose of ibuprofen?
The max dose in Rx & OTC?
200-400 mg Q4-6H
OTC: 1.2 g/day
Rx: 400-800 mg Q6-8H
3.2 g/day
What is the peds dosing for ibuprofen?
5-10 mg/kg/dose Q6-8H
Max: 40 mg/kg/day
What is the brand name for indomethacin?
Indocin, Tivorbex
Available as capsule, suspension, suppository, injection
What is the dosing for indomethacin?
IR: 25-50 mg BID-TID
CR: 75 mg daily - BID
Tivorbex: 20 mg TID or 40 mg BID-TID (micronized for faster dissolution
What is an unusual SE in indomethacin?
High risk for CNS side effects (avoid in psych conditions)
What are notable NSAIDs DI?
- bleeding risk
- ototoxicity (with ASA - tinnitus)
- increase the levels of lithium & MTX
What is the brand name for Naproxen?
- Aleve
- Naprelan
- Naprosyn
What is the OTC dosing for naproxen?
200 mg Q8-12H
Max: 3 tabs in 24 hours (600 mg)
What is the brand name for ketorolac?
- Toradol
- Acular (opthalmic)
- Sprix (nasal spray)
Boxed warning for ketolorac?
5 boxed warnings
- PO use for short-term mod-severe acute pain only as continuation of IV or IM (max combo duration is 5 days in adults)
- Avoid in advanced renal disease or risk for renal impairment due to volume depetion
- avoid use in L&D
- avoid use with ASA or NSAIDs
- Dose adjustments needed in elderly 65 yrs + or <50 kg
Max dose of ketorolac?
40 mg/day (PO)
Piroxicam brand, dose, & special notes
Brand: Feldene
Dose: 10-20 mg daily
Notes: high risk for GI tox, SJS/TEN
Used when other nsaids fail
May need protective agent for gut (PPI, misoprostol)
Sulindac brand, dose, special notes?
Brand: Clinoril, Sulin
Dose: 150-200 mg BID
Notes: sometimes used in reduced renal fxn, pts on lithium
Misc NSAIDs?
- meclofenamate (Meclomen)
- mefenamic acid (Ponstel)
- ketoprofen (Orudis, Oruvail)
- fenoprofen (Nalfon)
- flurbiprofen (Ansaid)
- oxaprozin (Daypro)
What is the OA dose for celecoxib?
Highest COX-2 selectivity
100 mg BID or 200 mg daily