Non-Opioids/NSAIDS

Question 1

Acetaminophen

Answer 1

• Non-opioid analgesic
• Used for mild to moderate pain or fever, dysmenorrhea, headache
• Side Effects: N/V, Abdominal Pain

Question 2

Tramadol (Ultram)

Answer 2

• Analgesic (MISC)
• Used for moderate to severe pain, chronic pain
• Side effects: dizziness, CNS Stimulation, vasodilation, HTN, abdominal pain, dry mouth

Question 3

Meloxicam (Mobic)

Answer 3

• NSAID
• Used for treating pain/inflammation by rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis
• Side Effects: Headache, dizziness, diarrhea, insomnia, rash

Question 4

Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)

Answer 4

• Skeletal Muscle Relaxant
• Used for relief of muscle spasms and pain in Musculoskeletal conditions
• Side Effects: Dizziness, Weakness, Tachycardia, Urinary Retention and Frequency, Blurred or Loss of Vision