Analgesics

Question 1

Indicated for the tx of mild- moderate pain or fever. Minimal to no anti-inflammatory effects.

Primary alternative to NSAIDS.`

Answer 1

Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Question 2

Indicated for tx of mild- moderate pain, especially pain associated with inflammation.

Antipyretic
Anticoagulant, indicated to reduce to risk of MI, Strokes, and colorectal cancer.

Answer 2

Aspirin (ASA, Acetylsalicylic Acid)

NSAID

Question 3

DOC for tx of mild- moderate pain, especially pain associated with inflammation.
Antipyeretic
Certain types of arthritis

Answer 3

NSAID
Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
Naproxen sodium (Anaprox, Aleve)
Meloxicam (Mobic)
Ketorolac tromethamine (Toradol)

Question 4

Acute pain, especially associated with multiple types of arthritis

Answer 4

COX 2- Inhibitors
NSAID

Celecoxib (Celebrex)