Anti-Inflammatory, Analgesics Indications Flashcards
1
Q
aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA)
A
mild/moderate pain, fever, inflammation (arthritis/sprains), heart attack/stroke prevention
2
Q
ibuprofen
A
mild/moderate pain, fever, inflammation
3
Q
naproxen sodium
A
mild/moderate pain, fever, inflammation
4
Q
meloxicam
A
moderate to severe pain in adults (usually adjunct therapy with other analgesics), osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis
5
Q
methylprednisolone
A
inflammation, asthma exacerbations, poison ivy
6
Q
hydrocortisone
A
topical rash and itching, inflammation, hemorrhoids
7
Q
acetaminophen (APAP)
A
mild to moderate pain, fever
8
Q
tramadol
A
moderate pain
9
Q
hydrocodone/APAP
A
moderate to severe pain
10
Q
oxycodone
A
severe pain