dysmenorrhea ON prescribing Flashcards
1
Q
Ibuprofen
A
600-800mg every 8 hours
OR
Loading dose 800mg then 400-800mg every 8hours
WHEN USE LOADING DOSE
- pain worst on day one
2
Q
Mefenamic acid
A
loading dose 500mg then 250mg every 6 hours
3
Q
naproxen base (IR)
A
loading dose 500mg, then 250mg every 6-8 hours
OR
500mg BID
4
Q
naproxen sodium
A
loading dose 550mg, then 275mg every 6-8 hours
PR
DS tablet 550mg BID
5
Q
Ketoprofen
A
25-50mg TID-QID
6
Q
diclofenac potassium
A
loading dose 100mg, then 50mg every 6-8 hours
7
Q
flurbiprofen
A
50mg QID