Medication List #5 Flashcards
Aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), OTC brand name
Bayer Aspirin
Aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), OTC Strengths
81, 325, 500, 650mg
Aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), OTC frequency
Every 4-6 hours MAX: 4000 mg/day for pain, fever, inflammation
Aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), OTC use
Mild to moderate pain, Fever, Inflammation (arthritis,sprains), Heart attack and stroke prevention
Aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), OTC counseling tips
Stomach upset, possible bleed/ulceration, take with food/milk/water, Do not give to children under 18 due to risk of Reye’s syndrome, ringing in ears with high dose
Ibuprofen (OTC) brand name
Advil, Motrin IB
Ibuprofen Rx brand name
Motrin
Ibuprofen OTC strengths
200mg
Ibuprofen Rx strengths
400mg, 600mg, 800mg
Ibuprofen frequency
Every 4-6 hours
Ibuprofen OTC max dose
1200mg/day
Ibuprofen Rx max dose
3200mg/day
Ibuprofen use
Mild to moderate pain, fever, inflammation
Ibuprofen, Naproxen sodium, and Meloxicam counseling tips
Stomach upset from possible bleed/ulceration, take with food or milk, avoid if history of heart problems
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID)
Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen Sodium, Meloxicam
Naproxen sodium (OTC) brand name
Aleve
Naproxen sodium Rx brand name
Anaprox, Anaprox DS
Naproxen sodium OTC strength
220mg
Naproxen sodium Rx strength
275mg, DS-550mg
Naproxen sodium frequency
Every 8-12 hours as needed
Naproxen sodium OTC Max dose
660mg/day
Naproxen sodium Rx Max dose
1650mg/day
Naproxen sodium use
Mild to moderate pain, fever, inflammation
Meloxicam brand name
Mobic
Meloxicam strengths
5mg, 7.5mg, 10mg, 15mg
Meloxicam frequency
Once daily