Non opiates 1 Flashcards
name a type of nociceptive pain and how you would treat first line
osteoarthritis, burns - acetaminophen
name a type of inflammatory pain and how you would treat first line
osteoarthritis, RA - NSAIDs
name a type of neuropathic pain and how you would treat first line
diabetic neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia - antidepressants
name a type of functinoal pain and how you would treat first line
fibromyalgia, tension headaches - non-opiates
what is backup therapy for any type of pain?
opiates
MOA fo acetaminophen
blocks NMDA binding to a glutamate receptor
do opiates generally have a ceiling dose?
no
what is acetaminophen used for?
treatment of mild to moderate pain and fever
which is better for inflammation: ASA or acetaminophen
ASA
If a pt is taking a lot of combos with acetaminophen, are you worried about toxicity?
yes
describe the kinetics of acetaminophen
excellent absorption, uniform distribution, near complete elimination via the kidney
does acetaminophen need renally adjusted
nope
how is acetaminophen excreted?
relys on glucuronidation in the liver
ADR of acetaminophen
rash is possible, no other problems really
how does acetaminophen cause an overdose?
NAPQ1 normally binds to glutathione and now goes to other cells and kills them
how long do you have after acetaminophen toxicity to administer acetylcysteine?
4 hours
Describe stage 1 acetaminophen toxicity
first 24 hours; anorexia, n/v, malaise, hypokalemia
describe stage 2 acetaminophen toxicity
days 2-3; better anorexia, n/v, get abdominal pain, hepatic tenderness, elevated transaminases, elevated bilirubin and prolonged PT
describe stage 3 acetaminophen toxicity
days 3-4; anorexia, n/v, encephalopathy, anuria, jaundice, hepatic failure, metabolic acidosis, coaguloathy, renal failure, pancreatitis
describe stage 4 acetaminophen toxicity
day 5; clinical improvement and recovert or MSOF and death
90% mortality rate with this much acetaminophen
300mcg/ml
max dose of acetaminophen
4g/day
what does acetylcysteine smell like
sulfur
why is IV preparation of acetylcysteine better than oral
oral needs 17 doses, lasts 72 hours (good), need to mix with a drink and drink with a straw
fatal dose of acetaminophen
20-25g
how many tabs is 10-15g of tylenol
20-30tabs
what are the NSAID categories
propionic acids, acetic acids, enolic acid, fenamic acid, naphthylakanones, diaryl heterocyclic compounds
name the propionic acids
ibuprofen, flurbiprofen, naproxen, ketoprofen
name the acetic acids
indomethacin, diclofenac, sulindac, ketorolac
name the enolic acids
piroxicam, meloxicam
name the fenamic acids
mefenamic acid, meclofenamic acid
name the naphthylakanone
nabumetone