analgesics table Flashcards
Acetaminophen- APAP (Tylenol) - OTC dosing
325-1000 mg q 4-6 hours (maximum 3 gm/day OTC use, max 4 gm/day under
supervision of healthcare provider))
APAP anti-inflam properties
none
recomended APAP dose for older adults
2-3g/day
child dosing APAP
see package
who should we avoid APAP use in
Avoid use in patients with severe hepatic disease and
alcohol abuse/dependence
what rx’s should be avoided when taking APAP
any others containing APAP
NSAIDS anti inflam properties
Anti-inflammatory (at prescription strength/higher doses)
NSAIDS general concerns:
May worsen?
increases?
causes?
decrease function of?
May worsen heart failure, increase BP, cause edema,
decrease kidney function
Celecoxib (Celebrex) - RX dosing
Celecoxib (Celebrex) - RX 100- 200 mg BID
celecoxib moa
selective cox 2 inhibitor
celecoxib:
* GI?
* Caution/Contraindications in?
- Lower risk of GI toxicities than non-selective NSAIDs.
- Caution/Contraindications in CV disease, renal impairment, and high-risk GI bleed.
Ibuprofen (Motrin) doses
OTC adult dose:
RX:
OTC adult dose: 200mg
RX: 400 mg, 600 mg, 800 mg
Ibuprofen (Motrin) dosing
200 to 800 mg 3 to 4 times daily; usual dose: 400 mg;
usual daily dose: 1,200 to 2,400 mg/day
ibuprofen moa
cox 1 and 2 inhibitor
ibuprofen:
* increases risk of?
* Caution/Contraindications in?
* children dosing
- increases risk of bruising and bleeding
- Caution/Contraindications in CV disease, renal impairment and high-risk GI bleed.
- See dosing/package information for children’s weight- based dosing
Meloxicam (Mobic)- RX dosing
7.5- 15 mg daily
meloxicam:
* increases risk of?
* Caution/Contraindications in?
* children dosing
- increases risk of bruising and bleeding
- Caution/Contraindications in CV disease, renal impairment and high-risk GI bleed.
- See dosing/package information for children’s weight- based dosing
Nabumetone (Relafen) - RX dosing
500 – 2000 mg daily
Nabumetone:
* increases risk of?
* Caution/Contraindications in?
* children dosing
- increases risk of bruising and bleeding
- Caution/Contraindications in CV disease, renal impairment and high-risk GI bleed.
- See dosing/package information for children’s weight- based dosing
Naproxen/Naproxen Sodium
OTC adult dose:
RX:
OTC adult dose: 220 mg, as naproxen sodium
RX: 250mg, 500 mg
Naproxen/Naproxen Sodium:
* increases risk of?
* Caution/Contraindications in?
* children dosing
- increases risk of bruising and bleeding
- Caution/Contraindications in CV disease, renal impairment and high-risk GI bleed.
- See dosing/package information for children’s weight- based dosing
non-selective NSAIDS
IBU
meloxicam
nabumetone
naproxen
selective nsaids
celecoxib
COMMON OPIOIDS AND OPIOID-LIKE AGENTS
- Acetaminophen and codeine (Tylenol #3/Tylenol#4)
- Hydrocodone and acetaminophen
- Oxycodone and acetaminophen
- Oxycodone
- Morphine Sulfate
- Tapentadol (opioid like)
- Tramadol and acetaminophen (opioid like)
- tramadol (opioid like)
COMMON OPIOIDS AND OPIOID-LIKE AGENTS:
Start with what doses?
Start with lower dose in opioid naïve patients (higher doses may be required in opioid tolerant patients).
opioids/opioid like:
Common ADRs:
May cause?
Common ADRs: sedation, constipation.
May cause respiratory depression.
opioid/opioid like:
Avoid use with>?
Avoid use with benzodiazepines, sedative-hypnotics, anxiolytics and other CNS depressants
forms of Acetaminophen and codeine
Tylenol #3: 300mg APAP, 30 mg codeine,
Tylenol #4, 300 mg APAP, 60 mg codeine) C-III
Acetaminophen and codeine dosing
Acetaminophen (300 to 600 mg/dose)/codeine (15 to 60 mg/dose) every 4 hours as needed; adjust dose according to severity of pain and response of patient
(maximum: acetaminophen 4,000 mg/codeine 360 mg per 24 hours
Acetaminophen and
codeine high rate of what ADEs?
High rate of GI ADEs (especially constipation)
Acetaminophen and
codeine analgesic effects?
limited
Acetaminophen and codeine and age precautions
Codeine is contraindicated in children younger than 12 yrs of age due to variability in metabolism. Caution in patients 12-18 years, especially those with potential for breathing
problems such as those with obstructive sleep apnea or severe lung disease
Hydrocodone and acetaminophen formulations
- Hydrocodone 2.5 mg/APAP 335 mg,
- Hydrocodone 5 mg/APAP 325 mg,
- Hydrocodone 7.5 mg/APAP 325 mg,
- Hydrocodone 10 mg/APAP 325
(others, somecontain 300 mg APAP)
C-II
Hydrocodone and acetaminophen dosing
Hydrocodone 2.5 to 10 mg every 4 to 6 hours
(maximum dose may be limited by the acetaminophen content of
product)
what limits Hydrocodone and acetaminophen dosing
APAP content
Oxycodone and acetaminophen formulations
- oxycodone 2.5 mg/APAP 335 mg,
- oxycodone 5 mg/APAP 325mg,
- oxycodone 7.5 mg/APAP 325 mg,
- oxycodone 10 mg/APAP 325
C-II
Oxycodone and acetaminophen dosing
2.5 to 10 mg every 4-6 hours as needed. Titrate according to pain severity and individual response.
Maximum dose of limited by the acetaminophen content of product
what limits Oxycodone and acetaminophen dosing
APAP content
Oxycodone tablet doses
tablet - 5 mg, 15 mg, 30 mg
C-II
Oxycodone tablet dosing
5 to 15 mg every 4 to 6 hours as needed
oxycodone tablets can be dosed with?
Able to dose with separate NSAID and/or acetaminophen
Morphine Sulfate tablet doses
15 mg, 30 mg
C-II
Morphine Sulfate tablet dosing
15 to 30 mg every 4 hours as
needed
how are opioids often measured
Opioids often compared by Mg Morphine Equivalents
(MMEs)
Tapentadol (Nucynta) tablet doses
50 mg, 75 mg, 100 mg
C-II
Tapentadol (Nucynta) tablet dosing
50-100 mg q 4-6 hrs
Tapentadol ADEs
- Opioid-like ADEs.
- Decreases seizure threshold.
Tapentadol with adolescents
Safety and efficacy not established in patients < 18 years of age
Tramadol and acetaminophen formula
Tramadol 37.5 mg/APAP 325 mg
C-IV
Tramadol and acetaminophen dosing
Two tablets q 4 -6 hours as needed for pain relief
(maximum: 8 tablets/day)
Tramadol and acetaminophen ADEs
- Opioid-like ADEs.
- Decreases seizure threshold.
Tramadol and acetaminophen caution use with?
- Caution when combined with other serotonergic medications. May precipitate serotonin syndrome
- other products with APAP
Tramadol and acetaminophen dose limited by?
APAP content
Tramadol and acetaminophen use in kids/adolescents
Contraindicated in children younger than 12 yrs of age due to variability in metabolism. Caution in patients 12-18 years, especially those with potential for breathing problems such as those with obstructive sleep apnea or severe lung disease
Tramadol (Ultram) dose
50 mg
C-IV
Tramadol (Ultram) dosing
50-100 mg q 4-6 hrs
Tramadol ADEs
- Opioid-like ADEs.
- Decreases seizure threshold.
Tramadol caution use with:
Caution when combined with other serotonergic medications. May precipitate serotonin syndrome
tramadol use contraindicated in:
Contraindicated in children younger than 12 yrs of age due to variability in metabolism. Caution in patients 12-18 years, especially those with potential for breathing problems such as those with obstructive sleep apnea or severe lung disease