NASIDS

Question 1

Ibuprofen

Answer 1

Oral: Onset:30 min. Peak: 1-2 H. Dur 4-6H
I.V. Onset. IMM Peak: Minutes DUR 4-6H

AFX: Headache, dizziness, somnolence, fatigue, rash, nausea,dyspepsia, bleeding, constipation

Question 2

Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Answer 2

Oral: Onset:varies Peak: 0.5-2H Dur 3-6H
AFX: Rash, fever,chest pain, liver toxicity/failure, bone marrow suppression
Antidote: acetylcystine

Question 3

Aspirin

Answer 3

Oral: Onset:5-30min Peak 0.25-2H Dur 3-6H
Rectal: Onset: 1-2 H Peak:4-5 H Dur 6-8 H
AFX: Nausea,vomiting, heartburn, epigastric discomfort, occult blood loss, dizziness, tinnitus, acidosis