Analgesics Antipyretics Flashcards
Acetaminophen (APAP) MOA
inhibition of PG synthesis in CNS; less PNS effect.
analgesic, anti-pyretic
NSAIDs MOA: Ibuprofen, Naproxen
Reversible inhibition of PG synthesis in CNS and PNS through non-specific inhibition of COX-1 and 2
analgesic, anti-pyretic, anti-inflammatory
Salicylates MOA: ASA, Mag. Salicylate
Irreversible inhibition of PG synthesis in CNS and PNS through nonspecific inhibition of COX-1 and 2
Inhibition of platelet aggregation
analgesic, anti-pyretic, anti-inflammatory
Common APAP brands
Tylenol, Midol, Pamprin
Common NSAIDs
Ibuprofen: Advil, Motrin
Naproxen Sodium: Aleve
Common ASA brand
Bayer, Ecotrin, St. Joseph
APAP formulations/strength per dose
Tylenol IR: regular 325mg, extra strength 500mg
Tylenol ER caplets: 650mg
APAP peds formulation/strength per dose
Tylenol kids/infant suspension: 160mg/5ml
Ibuprofen formulations/strength per dose
Advil/Motrin tablets/captlets/capsules: 200mg
Ibuprofen peds formulation/strength per dose
Advil/Motrin kids suspension: 100mg/5ml
Naproxen formulations/strength per dose (NO PEDS)
Aleve tablets/caplets/capsules: 220mg
APAP adult dosing
325-1000mg every 4-6 hrs
APAP max daily dose
4000mg or 4g
Ibuprofen adult dosing
200-400mg every 4-6 hrs
Ibuprofen max daily dose
1200mg