Analgesics Flashcards
Analgesics are classified into
Narcotic analgesic
Non narcotic analgesic
Example of narcotic analgesic
Morphine
Heroine
Codeine
Opium
Methoidone
Example of Non narcotic analgesic
Salicylates
Phenacetin
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen
Antipyretic analgesics are classified into
Non selective COX inhibitors
Preferential COX 2 inhibitors
Selective COX 2 inhibitors
Analgesic antipyretics with poor anti inflammatory actions
Non selective COX 2 inhibitors
Salicylate
Propionic acid; Ibuprofen, naproxen
Example of preferential COX 2 inhibitors
Diclofenac
Aceclofenac
Selective COX 2 inhibitors example
Celecoxib
Parecoxib
Example of an analgesic with poor anti inflammatory actions
Para amino phenol derivatives such as Paracetamol
Para amino phenol derivatives are
Acetaminophen
Phenacetin
Advantage of acetaminophen (PCM) over aspirin
Less toxic
Well tolerated and available without prescription