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