Medication list #5 (Anti-Inflammatory, Analgesics) Flashcards
Generic: Aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) (OTC)
Brand: Bayer Aspirin
Generic: Ibuprofen (OTC)
Brand: Advil, Motrin IB
Brand Rx: Motrin
Aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid dosage
81, 325, 500, 650 mg
-Q4-6h PRN
MAX: 4000 mg/day
Ibuprofen dosing
OTC: 200 mg
Rx: 400, 600, 800 mg
-Q4-6h PRN
MAX OTC: 1200 mg/day
Rx MAX: 3200 mg/day
Generic: Naproxen sodium
Brand: Aleve
Rx: Anaprox, Anaprox DS
Naproxen sodium dosing
OTC: 220 mg
Rx: 275, DS-550 mg
Q8-12h PRN
OTC MAX: 660 mg/day
Rx MAX: 1650 mg/day
Generic: Meloxicam
Brand: Mobic
Meloxicam dosing
7.5, 15 mg
-QD
Generic: methylprednisolone
Brand: Medrol
Methylprednisolone dosing
2, 4, 8, 16, 32 mg
-QD
dose pack: 21 tablets taken over the course of 6 days
Generic: Hydrocortisone
Brand: Ala-Cort, Anucort-HC, Instacort 5
Hydrocortisone dosing
0.1%, 0.2%, 0.5%, 1%, 2.5%
-QD, BID
Generic: acetaminophen (APAP) (OTC)
Brand: Tylenol
Acetaminophen (APAP) dosing
325 mg, 500 mg
-Q4-6 PRN
MAX: 3000 mg/day
Generic: tramadol
Brand: Ultram
Tramadol dosing
50 mg
Q4-6H PRN
What are the side effects and indication for aspirin?
INDICATION:
mild/moderate pain
fever
inflammation
heart attack and stroke
SE:
-stomach upset- possible bleed/ulceration
-take with food/milk
-do not give to children under 18 years old due to risk of Reye’s syndrome
-ringing in ears with high dose
What are the side effects and indication for Ibuprofen?
INDICATIONS:
mild/moderate pain
fever
inflammation
SE: stomach upset [possible bleed/ulceration]
-take with food/milk
-avoid if history of heart problems
What are the side effects and indication for naproxen sodium?
INDICATIONS:
mild/moderate pain
fever
inflammation
SE: Stomach upset [possible bleed/ulceration]
-take with food/milk
-avoid if history of heart problems
What are the side effects and indication for meloxicam?
INDICATION:
moderate/severe pain in adults typically with adjunct therapy with other analgesics
-osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
SE: Stomach upset [possible bleed/ulceration]
-take with food or milk
-avoid if history of heart problems
What are the side effects and indication for methylprednisolone?
INDICATION:
Inflammation
Asthma Exacerbations
Poison Ivy
SE: Finish entire course
-take with food or milk to avoid upset stomach
-take earlier in the day to avoid insomnia
What are the side effects and indication for Hydrocortisone?
INDICATION:
Topical rash and itching (external)
Inflammation
hemorrhoids (rectal)
SE: Localized burning
What are the side effects and indication for acetaminophen?
INDICATION:
mild/moderate pain
fever
SE:
-APAP is in lot of OTC and Rx combo products
-Do not treat hangovers with APAP due to potential liver toxicity
What are the side effects and indication for tramadol?
INDICATION:
Moderate pain
SE:
-Constipation
-Drowsiness
-Dizziness
Generic: hydrocodone/APAP
Brand: Norco, Vicodin, Lortab
hydrocodone/APAP dosing (C-II)
Norco:
5mg/325 mg
7.5mg/ 325mg
10mg/325 mg
Vicodin:
2.5mg/300 mg
5mg/ 300 mg
7.5mg/300 mg
10mg/300 mg
-Q4-6h PRN
MAX: 3000 mg APAP/day
Generic: Oxycodone (C-II)
Brand: Oxy IR, Oxycontin
Oxycodone dosing
5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 60, 80 mg
Oxy IR: Q4-6h PRN
Oxycontin: BID
What are the side effects and indication for hydrocodone/APAP?
INDICATION:
moderate/severe pain
SE:
-upset stomach
-constipation
-drowsiness
What are the side effects and indication for Oxycodone?
INDICATION:
severe pain
SE:
-upset stomach
-constipation
-drowsiness
-do not crush/chew CR tablets
