NSAIDS

Question 1

acetaminophen (Tylenol) available formulations (6)

Answer 1

Tablet, capsule, Chewable tablet, Liquid/gel, IV solution, suppository

Question 2

acetaminophen (Tylenol) dosing and clinical pearls

Answer 2

Adult: 325-1000mg PO Q4-6H PRN
Kid: 10-15mg/kg PO Q4H PRN

Max 3-4g/day

Hepatotoxicity

Question 3

Aspirin (Bayer) formulations (6)

Answer 3

Chewable tablet, Tablet, EC tablet, Capsule, ER capsule, Suppository

Question 4

Aspirin (bayer) dosing and clinical pearls

Answer 4

Adult: 325-1000mg PO q4-6h PRN
NOT FOR PEDS DUE TO REYES SYNDROME
avoid use in patients taking blood thinners
MAX 4g/day

Question 5

Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) formulations (5)

Answer 5

Capsule, tablet, chewable tablet, suspension, IV solution

Question 6

Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) dosing

Answer 6

Adult: 200-800mg PO q6-8h PRN
max 3200mg/day
Peds >6months: 5-10mg/kg PO q4-6h prn
Max 40mg/kg/day or 2400mg

Question 7

Diclofenac (Voltaren) formulations (9)

Answer 7

Capsule, tablet, IV solution, suppository, Topical gel, topical solution, ophthalmic solution, patch

Question 8

Diclofenac (Voltaren) dosing and clinical pearls

Answer 8

Adult: 50mg PO q8h or 2-4g applied 4 times/day

good option for arthritis

Question 9

Naproxen (Aleve) formulations (4)

Answer 9

Capsule, tablet, DR/ER tablet, suspension

Question 10

Naproxen (Aleve) dosing

Answer 10

Adult: 220-500mg PO q6-12h
max 1000mg/day

Question 11

Ketorolac (Toradol) formulation (4)

Answer 11

Tablet, IV/IM solution, Nasal spray, ophthalmic solution

Question 12

Ketorolac (Toradol) dosing and clinical pearls

Answer 12

Adult: 15-30mg IV/IV q6h PRN OR 10mg PO q6h PRN
KID: 0.5mg/kg/dose IM/IV q6h prn

Maximum duration is 5 days due to increase GI bleed

Question 13

Celecoxib (celebrex) formulation (2)

Answer 13

capsule, oral solution (less common)

Question 14

Celecoxib (celebrex) dosing and clinical pearl

Answer 14

adults: 200mg PO BID

COX2 selective which means less GI toxicity and bleed