Pain Flashcards
WHO recommendations for mild oain
acetaminophin, ibuprofen
Who rec for moderate pain
morphine
Acetaminophine MOA
analgesic, antipyretic. Centrally acting, may block cytokines in the dorsal horns, blocks PG release in the CNS
Acetaminophen indications
temp relief of minor aches and pains, fever reducer.
ACR First line for treatment of knee, hip, osteoarthritis
Acetaminophen
acetaminophen max daily doses
adults 4 g, peds 5 doses of 50-75mg/kg
Acetaminophen warning
severe liver damage may occur with move than 4g in 24 hrs.
Things to think about with acetametophine
liver, alcohol and combo drugs
Acetaminophen toxic metabolite
NAPQI
early Signs and symptoms of Acetaminophen toxicity
NV, altered mental status, metabolic acidosis, increased PT/INR
Stage 1 toxicity
no liver injury, asymptomatic, early signs/symptoms, normal LFT, NV, diaphoresis, pallor, malaise
Stage 2 toxicity
liver injury in 24-36 hrs, AST elevated, RUQ pain, possible nephrotoxicity, increased PT, Bilirubin, sCR, BUN, proteinuria, hematuria, red cell casts
Stage 3 toxicity
maximum liver injury in 72-96 hrs, hepatic failure, encephalopathy, coma, hemorrhage, NV, high ammonia, AST/ALT elevated, abnormal PT, creatinine, glucose pH, bilirubin, lactate. fatal after 3-5 days of OD
Stage 4 toxicity
recovery
acetominophen OD antidoteq
N-acetylcysteine.
N-acetylcysteine MOA
prevents liver injury by inhibiting formation of NAPQI when administered within 8 hrs of OD