Medication List 5: Anti-Inflammatory Analgesics Flashcards
brand name for aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA)
Bayer Aspirin
common strengths of aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA),
81, 325, 500, 650 mg
common frequency of aspirin, ASA
q4-6 hours prn
MAX: 4000 mg/day for pain, fever, inflammation
indications/uses of aspirin, ASA
mild to moderate pain
fever
inflammation (arthritis, sprains)
heart attack and stroke prevention
counseling tips and important info for aspirin, asa
stomach upset - possible bleed/ulceration
take with food/milk
take with water
do not give to children <18 yo due to risk of reye’s syndrome
ringing in ears with high dose
brand name for ibuprofen
OTC: Advil, Motrin IB
Rx: Motrin
common strengths for ibuprofen
OTC: 200 mg
Rx: 400 mg, 600 mg, 800 mg
common frequency for ibuprofen
q4-6 h prn
OTC MAX: 1200 mg/day
Rx Max: 3200 mg/day
indications/uses for ibuprofen
mild to moderate pain
fever
inflammation
counseling tips and important info for ibuprofen, naproxen sodium, meloxicam
stomach upset (possible bleed/ulceration)
take with food/milk
avoid if history of heart problems
brand name for naproxen sodium
OTC: Aleve
Rx: Anaprox, Anaprox DS
common strengths for naproxen sodium
OTC: 220 mg
Rx: 275, DS- 550 mg
common frequency for naproxen sodium
q8-12 hprn
OTC MAX: 660 mg/day
RX MAX: 1650 mg/day
indications/use of naproxen sodium
mild to moderate pain
fever
inflammation
brand name for meloxicam
Mobic
common strengths of meloxicam
5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg, 15 mg
common frequency of meloxicam
QD
Tablet Max: 15 mg/day
indications/use of meloxicam
moderate to severe pain in adults, typically adjunct therapy with other analgesics
osteoarthritis
rheumatoid arthritis
brand name of methylprednisolone
Medrol
common strengths of methylprednisolone
2 mg, 4 mg, 8 mg, 16 mg, 32 mg
common frequency of methylprednisolone
QD
Dose Pack: 21 tablets taken over a course of 6 days
indications/uses of methylprednisolone
inflammation
asthma exacerbations
poison ivy
counseling tips and important info for methylprednisolone
finish entire course
take with food or milk to avoid stomach upset
take earlier in the day to avoid insomnia
brand name of hydrocortisone
Ala-Cort
Anucort-HC
Instacort 5
common strengths of hydrocortisone
0.1%, 0.2%, 0.5%, 1%, 2%, 2.5%
common frequency of hydrocortisone
QD, BID
indications/uses of hydrocortisone
topical rash and itching (external)
inflammation
hemorrhoids (rectal)
counseling tips and important information for hydrocortisone
localized burning
brand names for acetaminophen
tylenol
common strengths for acetaminophen (APAP)
325 mg, 500 mg
common frequency for acetaminophen (APAP)
q4-6 h prn
MAX: 3000 mg/day
indications/uses of acetaminophen
mild to moderate pain
fever
counseling tips for acetaminophen
APAP in many OTC and Rx combo products
do not treat hangovers with APAP due to liver toxicity
brand name tramadol (C-IV)
Ultram
common strength of tramadol
50 mg
common frequency of tramadol
q4-6 h prn
MAX: 400 mg/day
indications/uses of tramadol
moderate pain
counseling tips and important information for tramadol
constipation
drowsiness
dizziness
brand name for hydrocodone/apap
norco, vicodin, lortab
common strengths for hydrocodone/apap
norco: 5mg/325 mg, 7.5 mg/ 325mg, 10 mg/325 mg
vicodin: 2.5 mg/300 mg, 5 mg/300 mg, 7.5 mg/300 mg, 10 mg/300 mg
common frequency for hydrocodone/apap
q4-6 h prn
max: 3000 apap mg/day
indications/uses of hydrocodone/apap
moderate to severe pain
counseling tips and important info for hydrocodone/apap
stomach upset
constipation
drowsiness
consider other apap counseling tips
brand name for oxycodone (C-II)
Oxy IR, Oxycontin
common strengths of oxycodone
5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 60, 80 mg
common frequency of oxycodone
BID PRN
MAX: individualized
indications/uses of oxycodone
severe pain
counseling tips and important information for oxycodone
stomach upset
constipation
drowsiness
do not crush or chew CR tablets
why should you avoid alcohol when on all medications on this list
avoid alcohol due to its stability to intensify the side effects listed below
NSAID/Steroid: risk of stomach upset and possible GI bleed/ulceration
Tylenol: risk of liver toxicity
Other Rx analgesics: enhance drowsiness
