Medications Flashcards
What are NSAIDS used for?
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Provides anelgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic abilities to decrease MSK pain
Examples:
- Ibuprofin (Motrin)
- Naproxen Sodium (Aleve)
- Salsalate (Discalced)
- indomethacin (Indocin)
NSAIDs
What are adverse side effects of NSAIDs?
- GI irritation
- fluid retention
- renal or liver problems
- prolonged bleeding
COX-2 inhibitors belong in what drug class?
NSAIDs
What are COX-2 inhibitors used for?
inflammation and pain
Examples:
- Rofecoxib (Vioxx)
- Colecoxib (Celebrex)
- Valdecoxib (Bextra)
COX-2 inhibitors
Examples:
- Cyclobenzaprine HCl (Flexeril)
- Methocarbamol (Robaxin)
- Carisoprodol (Soma)
Muscle Relaxants
How do muscles relaxants work?
Reduces MSK tone by depressing the internuncial neurons of the brain stem and spinal cord (CNS)
What are adverse side effects of muscle relaxants?
- drowsiness/decreased alertness
- lethargy
- ataxia
What medications are prescribed for pain when NSAIDs are contraindicated?
Non-narcotic Analgesics
Act on CNS to alter response to pain and has antipyretic capabilities
Example
Acetaminophen
non-narcotic analgesics
What are adverse side effects of non-narcotic analgesics?
Liver disease or AKI
What are narcotic analgesics prescribed for?
Moderate to severe pain
How do narcotics decrease pain?
Prevents pain input by binding to the CNS opioid receptors
What are the adverse side effects of narcotic analgesics?
- sedation
- confusion
- vertigo
- orthostatic hypotension
- constipation
- incoordination
- physical dependence
- narcotic tolerance
Examples:
- hydromorphone
- oxycodone
- codeine
- fentanyl
- hydrocodone
narcotic analgesics
What is the opioid overdose triad?
- pinpoint pupils
- respiratory depression
- unconsciousness
What are corticosteroids prescribed for?
- Hormonal and anti-inflammatory effects
- prevents and/or decreases inflammatory responses from the immune system