Anti-Inflammatory, Analgesics Tips

Question 1

aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid

Answer 1

stomach upset (possible bleed/ulceration), take with food/milk, take with water, not for , <= 18 due to Reye’s Syndrome risk, ringing in ears with high dose

Question 2

ibuprofen

Answer 2

stomach upset (possible bleed/ulceration), take with food/milk, avoid if history of heart problems

Question 3

naproxen sodium

Answer 3

stomach upset (possible bleed/ulceration), take with food/milk, avoid if history of heart problems

Question 4

meloxicam

Answer 4

stomach upset (possible bleed/ulceration), take with food/milk, avoid if history of heart problems

Question 5

methylprednisolone

Answer 5

finish course, take with food/milk to avoid stomach upset, take early in day (insomnia)

Question 6

hydrocortisone

Answer 6

localized burning

Question 7

acetaminophen (APAP)

Answer 7

APAP in many combo products, do not treat hangovers due to liver toxicity

Question 8

tramadol

Answer 8

constipation, drowsiness, dizziness

Question 9

hydrocodone/APAP

Answer 9

stomach upset, constipation, drowsiness, do not treat hangovers due to liver toxicity

Question 10

oxycodone

Answer 10

stomach upset, constipation, drowsiness, do not crush or chew CR tablets