Anti-Inflammatory, Analgesics Flashcards
aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), (OTC)
drug class
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID)
aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), (OTC)
brand
Bayer Aspirin
aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), (OTC)
common strengths
81mg, 325mg, 500mg, 650mg
aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), (OTC)
common frequncies
Q4-6H PRN
MAX: 4000 mg/day for pain, fever, inflammation
aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), (OTC)
indications
Mild to moderate pain
Fever
Inflammation (e.g. arthritis, sprains)
Heart attack and stroke prevention
aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), (OTC)
counseling points
Stomach upset - possible bleed/ ulceration
Take with food/milk
Take with water
Do not give to children < 18 y.o. due to risk of Reye’s Syndrome
Ringing in ears with high dose
Ibuprofen (OTC)
drug class
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID)
Ibuprofen (OTC)
brand
OTC:
Advil, Motrin IB
Rx:
Motrin
Ibuprofen (OTC)
common strengths
OTC:
200mg
Rx:
400mg, 600mg, 800mg
Ibuprofen (OTC)
common frequencies
Q4-6H PRN
OTC MAX:
1200 mg/day
Rx MAX:
3200 mg/day
Ibuprofen (OTC)
indications
Mild to moderate pain
Fever
Inflammation
Ibuprofen (OTC)
counseling points
Stomach upset [possible bleed/ulceration]
Take with food or milk
Avoid if history of heart problems
naproxen sodium (OTC)
drug class
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID)
naproxen sodium (OTC)
brand
OTC:
Aleve
Rx:
Anaprox, Anaprox DS
naproxen sodium (OTC)
common strengths
OTC:
220mg
Rx:
275, DS-550mg
naproxen sodium (OTC)
common frequencies
Q8-12H PRN
OTC MAX:
660 mg/day
Rx MAX:
1650 mg/day
naproxen sodium (OTC)
indications
Mild to moderate pain
Fever
Inflammation
naproxen sodium (OTC)
counseling points
Stomach upset [possible bleed/ulceration]
Take with food or milk
Avoid if history of heart problems
meloxicam
drug class
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID)
meloxicam
brand
Mobic
meloxicam
common strengths
5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg
meloxicam
common frequency
QD
Tablet Max:
15 mg/day
meloxicam
indication
Moderate to severe pain in adults,
typically adjunct therapy with other
analgesics
Osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis
meloxicam
counseling points
Stomach upset [possible bleed/ulceration]
Take with food or milk
Avoid if history of heart problems