Medlist 5 Flashcards
Generic for Bayer Aspirin
aspirin,
acetylsalicylic acid (ASA),
(OTC)
Strengths of aspirin,
acetylsalicylic acid (ASA),
(OTC)
81, 325,
500, 650mg
Frequency of aspirin,
acetylsalicylic acid (ASA),
(OTC)
Q4-6H PRN
MAX: 4000 mg/day for pain, fever, inflammation
Indications for aspirin,
acetylsalicylic acid (ASA),
(OTC)
- Mild to moderate pain
- Fever
- Inflammation (e.g. arthritis, sprains)
- Heart attack and stroke prevention
Tips for aspirin,
acetylsalicylic acid (ASA),
(OTC)
- Stomach upset - possible bleed/ ulceration
- Take with food/milk
- Do not give to children < 18 y.o. due to risk of Reye’s Syndrome
- Ringing in ears with high dose
Generic of OTC: Advil, Motrin IB
Rx: Motrin
Ibuprofen
(OTC)
Strengths of Ibuprofen (OTC)
OTC:
200mg
Rx:
400mg
600mg
800mg
Frequency of Ibuprofen (OTC)
Q4-6H PRN
OTC MAX:
1200 mg/day
Rx MAX:
3200 mg/day
Indications for Ibuprofen (OTC)
- Mild to moderate pain
- Fever
- Inflammation
Tips for Ibuprofen (OTC)
- Stomach upset [possible bleed/ulceration]
- Take with food or milk
- Avoid if history of heart problems
Generic for OTC: Aleve
Rx: Anaprox, Anaprox DS
naproxen sodium (OTC)
Strengths of naproxen sodium (OTC)
OTC:
220mg
Rx: 275,
DS-550mg
Frequency of naproxen sodium (OTC)
Q8-12H PRN
OTC MAX:
660 mg/day
Rx MAX:
1650 mg/day
Indications for naproxen sodium (OTC)
- Mild to moderate pain
- Fever
- Inflammation
Tips for naproxen sodium (OTC)
- Stomach upset [possible bleed/ulceration]
- Take with food or milk
- Avoid if history of heart problems
Generic for Mobic
meloxicam
Strengths of meloxicam
7.5mg
15mg
Frequency of meloxicam
QD
Indications for meloxicam
- Moderate to severe pain in adults, typically adjunct therapy with other analgesics
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
Tips for meloxicam
- Stomach upset [possible bleed/ulceration]
- Take with food or milk
- Avoid if history of heart problems