Common Sports Medication

Question 1

What are Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatories?

Answer 1

Used to treat pain and fever as well as reduce swelling and inflammation caused by injuries and diseases like arthritis

Question 2

NSAIDs side effects

Answer 2

Upset stomach, heartburn, nausea

Long-term use can cause stomach ulcers and high BP with life-threatening allergic reactions

Question 3

What are muscle relaxants?

Answer 3

Back and neck pain is often caused by tense, spasming muscles

Reduce skeletal muscle spasms
relieve pain
Increase mobility of affected muscles

Used to alleviate pain alongside rest, PT and other methods, also can treat chronic pain

Recommended for Fibromyalgia, Seizures and MS

Question 4

What are steroids?

Answer 4

Anabolic steroids are a combo of natural and synthetic testosterone

Promotes the growth of muscles and can make bones stronger and reduce body fat

Question 5

Steroid Psychological effects

Answer 5

Mood swings
Sleep disruption
Depression
Extreme irritability
Delusions
Depression
Euphoria
Paranoid jealousy

Question 6

What are antibiotics?

Answer 6

group of meds that treat infections
Can be called antimicrobial and antibacterial
Only effective against infections caused by bacteria and parasites
Each antibiotic works for a certain bacteria and parasites

Question 7

Antibiotics are ineffective against:

Answer 7

Virus (Cold and flu)
Fungi (Trush in mouth or vagina)

Question 8

Main types of antibiotics

Answer 8

Penicillin
Cephalosporins
Tetracyclines
Aminoglycosides
Macrolides
Clindamycin