Med List #5: Anti-Inflammatory, Analgesics Flashcards
NSAIDs
aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen sodium, meloxicam
Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory
methylprednisolone, hydrocortisone
Other Analgesics
acetaminophen, tramadol (C-IV), hydrocodone/APAP (C-II), oxycodone (C-II)
aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), (OTC): Brand Name
Bayer Aspirin
aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), (OTC): Common Strengths
81mg, 325mg, 500mg, 650mg
aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), (OTC): Common Frequency
q4-6h prn
MAX: 4g/day for pain, fever, inflammation
aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), (OTC): Indications/Use
- Mild to moderate pain
- Fever
- Inflammation (e.g. arthritis, sprains)
- Heart attack and stroke prevention
aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), (OTC): Counseling Tips and Important Info
- Stomach upset
- Take w/ food/milk
- Do not give to children < or = 18 y.o. due to risk of Reye’s Syndrome
- Ringing in ears (tinnitus) w/ high dose
ibuprofen (OTC): Brand
OTC: Advil, Motrin IB
Rx: Motrin
ibuprofen (OTC): Common Strengths
OTC: 200mg
Rx: 400mg, 600mg, 800mg
ibuprofen (OTC): Common Frequency
q4-6h prn
OTC MAX: 1.2g/day
Rx MAX: 3.2 g/day
ibuprofen (OTC): Indications/Use
- Mild to moderate pain
- Fever
- Inflammation
ibuprofen (OTC): Counseling Tips and Important Info
- Stomach upset (possible bleed/ulceration)
- Take w/ food/milk
- Avoid if history of heart problems
naproxen sodium (OTC): Brand Name
OTC: Aleve
Rx: Anaprox, Anaprox DS
naproxen sodium (OTC): Common Strengths
OTC: 220 mg
Rx: IR - 275mg
DS - 550mg
naproxen sodium (OTC): Common Frequency
q8-12h prn
OTC MAX: 660mg/day
Rx MAX: 1650mg/day
naproxen sodium (OTC): Indications/Use
- Mild to moderate pain
- Fever
- Inflammation
naproxen sodium (OTC): Counseling Tips and Important Info
- Stomach upset (possible bleed/ulceration)
- Take w/ food/milk
- Avoid if history of heart problems
meloxicam: Brand Name
Mobic
meloxicam: Common Strengths
7.5mg, 15mg
meloxicam: Common Frequency
QD