Drugs Flashcards
Other name for Aspirin
acetysalicylic acid (ASA)
What can aspirin be used for?
Used for minor aches and pains
lowers fever
reduce the risk of a heart attack
How does Aspirin work?
Cox-1> Cox-2
Enters blood stream and inhibits enzyme that causes pain due to inflammation
Interferes with platelets (blood thinner)
Side effects of aspirin
can upset stomach
kidney toxicity and allergic-type reactions
Normal dose of aspirin
325 mg x2
Other name for Advil
Ibuprofen
What is advil used for?
Cox -1 = Cox-2
effective against menstrual pain and soft tissue damage (sprain)
Normal dose of advil
200 mg
Side effects of advil
upset stomach
kidney toxicity and allergic-type reactions
other name for tylenol
acetaminophen (sometimes called paracetamol)
What can Tylenol help with?
lowers fever, headaches, BUTIS NOT ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
preferred for children
What is it easy to do with tylenol?
overdose (kills liver)
Dose of Tylenol
325 mg x 2
What is NSAID and what drugs are a part of it?
None steroidal anti-inflammatory drug
Advil + Aspirin
at what age should aspirin not be given
under 12, 16 if they have a viral illness due to risk of reye’s syndrome
who should use NSAIDs with caution
People with a history of heart disease or stroke
they should not be used after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery.
who should not use aspirin
kids
People with gastrointestinal disorders, bleeding disorders or hemophiliacs
