analgesics Flashcards
muscul/o, my/o, myos/o
bone
fasci/o
fascia
ten/o, tend/o, tendin/o
tendons
oss/e, oss/i, oste/o, ost/o
bone
myel/o
bone marrow
chondr/o
cartilage
arthr/o
joints
ligament/o
ligaments
synovi/o, synov/o
synovial membrane, synovial fluid
burs/o
bursa
NSAID drugs
all OTC, Aspirin, diclofenac, etodolac, ibuprofen, indomethacin, meloxicam, nabumetone, naproxen, ketorolac
NSAIDs MOA
Inhibition of cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes 1 and 2 reduction in prostaglandin precursors associated with inflammation and pain
Anti-inflammatory and anti-pyretic
NSAIDs indications
Mild to moderate pain, inflammation, and fever
NSAIDs adverse effects
** gastrointestinal, cardiovasculat*** renal reye’s syndrome
NSAIDs interactions
Anti-hypertensive agents
Diuretics
Anticoagulants
NSAIDs counseling
Make aware of signs and symptoms of GI bleeding
Aspirin individual characteristics
Also indicated for prevention and treatment of MI and acute ischemic stroke/TIA
Other NSAIDs may diminish cardioprotective effects
Indomethacin, Ibuprofen individual characteristics
Also utilized for patent ductus arteriosus in infants
Maximum daily dose IBU – 1200 mg to 3200 mg
Ketorolac (IV, IM, PO) individual characteristics
Dose adjustment required for geriatric, renal insufficiency, low body weight
Maximum daily dose
Maximum duration of treatment is 5 days
Selective COX-2 Inhibitors drugs
Celecoxib
Celecoxib indications
osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis
Celecoxib lower risk?
gastrointestinal adverse effects
Celecoxib class
Selective COX-2 Inhibitors
Acetaminophen MOA
Inhibits CNS prostaglandin synthesis
Acetaminophen indications
Mild pain
Severe pain in combination
Fever
Acetaminophen adverse effects
Hepatotoxicity
Acetaminophen dosing
Usual dose: 500-650 mg PO Q 4-6H prn
Children: 10-15 mg/kg PO Q 4-6H prn
Acetaminophen max daily dose
Maximum daily dose: 3 grams
Hepatic dosage adjustment: limit to 2 grams/day
Acetaminophen BB warning
Hepatotoxicity
Acetaminophen contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Severe hepatic impairment/Severe active liver disease