Analgesics Flashcards

1
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Analgesics are classified into

A

Narcotic analgesic
Non narcotic analgesic

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2
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Example of narcotic analgesic

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Morphine
Heroine
Codeine
Opium
Methoidone

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3
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Example of Non narcotic analgesic

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Salicylates
Phenacetin
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen

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4
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Antipyretic analgesics are classified into

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Non selective COX inhibitors
Preferential COX 2 inhibitors
Selective COX 2 inhibitors
Analgesic antipyretics with poor anti inflammatory actions

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5
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Non selective COX 2 inhibitors

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Salicylate
Propionic acid; Ibuprofen, naproxen

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6
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Example of preferential COX 2 inhibitors

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Diclofenac
Aceclofenac

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7
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Selective COX 2 inhibitors example

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Celecoxib
Parecoxib

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8
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Example of an analgesic with poor anti inflammatory actions

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Para amino phenol derivatives such as Paracetamol

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9
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Para amino phenol derivatives are

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Acetaminophen
Phenacetin

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10
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Advantage of acetaminophen (PCM) over aspirin

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Less toxic
Well tolerated and available without prescription

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