Lecture 3: Headache, Fever and Pain I Flashcards
Acetaminophen Brand Names
FeverAll, Tylenol
AC- Mechanism of Action
Inhibition of Prostaglandin synthesis
AC- Pharmacokinetics
Onset- 30 mins
Duration- 4 hours ( 6-8 hrs if its ER)
AC- Boxed Warnings
Precautions
Hepatotoxicity potential (liver damage) Bc of this risks, you shouldn't take if patient has hepatic dysfunction or alcohol use
AC- Contraindications
Active severe hepatic disease, hypersensitivity
AC- Adverse Effects
Rashes
AC- Drug interactions
Alcohol, other acetaminophen containing products and warfarin ( blood thinners)
AC- Dosing
Pediatrics: Tablets ( 80mg or 160mg), Suspension (160mg/ 5mL)
- 10-15mg/ kg by mouth every 4-6 hours
- MDD- 480 per dose up to 5 doses. No more than 2400 total
Adults: Regular Strength: 325mg Extra strength: 500mg
- 325-1000mg by mouth every 4-6 hrs (6-8hrs for ER)
- MDD: 4000mg
AC- Special Populations
Safe for pregnancy and breast feeding
NSAIDS
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
NSAIDS: Brand Name for
Ibuprofen
Naproxen
- Advil, Motrin
- Aleve
NSAIDS- Mechanism of Action
Central and peripheral inhibition of COX -> inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis
NSAIDS- Pharmacokinetics
Onset- 30 mins
Duration- 6-8 hrs for Ibuprofen. 12 hrs for Naproxen
NSAIDS- Boxed Warnings
Gastrointestinal bleeding, Blood clots, Heart attack
NSAIDS- Contraindications
Allergic- type reaction after NSAID use, hypersensitivity,
NSAIDS- Precautions
Known or risk factor for cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal complications or renal dysfunction
NSAIDS- Adverse Effects
Anorexia, dyspepsia, epigastric pain, heartburn, nausea
NSAIDS- Drug Interactions
Anticoagulants, antihypertensives, aspirin, nephrotoxic agent
Ibuprofen Dosing
Pediatrics: Chewable Tablets (100 mg), Concentrated Drops (50 mg/1.25 mL), Suspension (100 mg/5 mL)
- 5-10 mg/kg by mouth every 6-8 hours
- MDD: 300 mg per dose up to 4 doses or 1200 mg total
Adults : Regular Strength (200 mg)
- 200-400 mg by mouth every 4-6 hours as needed
- MDD: 1200 mg
Ibuprofen Special Populations
- Avoided in Pregnancy, contradicted in third trimester
- Compatible with breastfeeding