Non-narcotic analgesics Flashcards
non-selective NSAID names + MOA
profen, fenac, aspirin, naproxen, indomethacin, ketorolac –> cox 1 + 2 inhibitor
selective NSAID names + MOA
coxib –> cox 2 inhibitor
NSAID effects
analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory
coxib indications
arthritis, dysmenorrhea, polyposis
acetaminophen indications
pregnancy 3rd trimester, GI toxicity, use w/ warfarin/anticoagulants
NSAID DDIs
warfarin –> increased INR + bleeding
NSAID ADEs
increased bleeding + miscarriage, Reye’s syndrome, TEN > SJS, pregnancy 3rd trimester
NSAID contraindications
renal, cardiovascular, elderly, comorbidities
aspirin unique characteristics
cardioprotective
coxib unique characteristics
less GI effects
acetaminophen unique characteristics
no GI + cardiovascular effects
acetaminophen MOA
cox 1 + 2 inhibitor
partially selective NSAIDS
etodolac, meloxicam
cox inhibitor function
inhibit prostaglandins
acetaminophen effects
analgesic, antipyretic