Osteoarthritis Flashcards
1
Q
first line DOC for mild-mod osteoarthritis
A
acetaminophen
- then NSAIDs are used if not responsive or if inflamm is present
2
Q
local tx of osteoarthritis
A
diclofenac - topical gel
good for sxs diseaes limited to few sites and pt with inc risk of AE with systemic NSAIDs
3
Q
osteoarthritis drugs
A
1) duloxetine
2) tramadol
3) opioids
4) capsaicin
4) intraarticular corticosteroids
4
Q
last resort for osteoarthritis pain tx
A
opioids: hydrocdone, morphine, oxycodone
5
Q
capsaicin AE
A
severe skin burns and nerve damage
coughing, sneezing, eye irritation
6
Q
intraarticular corticosteroids use
A
when 1 or few joints are affected
betamethasone, triaminoclone
7
Q
diclofenac use
A
NSAID for local tx of osteoarthritis
8
Q
duloxetine use
A
selective serotonin and NE reuptake inhibitor
tx of chronic musculoskeletal pain
9
Q
tramadol use
A
mod to moderately severe chronic pain in adults
