Pain and Musculoskeletal Flashcards
Generic: Acetaminophen (ADULT)
Brand: Tylenol - 325mg
Tylenol Extra Strength - 500mg
Tylenol Arthritis - 650mg
Dose: 325-650mg PO Q4-6HR or 1000mg PO 3-4 times/day PRN pain/fever
FDA Max dose: 4000mg/day
OTC Max dose: 3000mg/day (6 of 500mg XS) or 3250mg/day (10 of 325mg or 5 of 650mg)
Liver Max dose: 2000mg/day
Generic: Acetaminophen (PEDIATRIC)
Brand: Tylenol - 160mg/5mL
Dose: For infants/children <12 y/o -> 10-15 mg/kg per dose PO Q4-6HR PRN pain/fever
Max dose: 5 doses in 24 hours (total = 75mg/kg daily)
Generic: Aspirin
No need to know brand
81mg
325mg
Dose: 650-1000mg PO Q4-6HR PRN pain/fever
*Do not give aspirin to children 15 years or younger! (unless directed by physician)
Max Dose: 4000mg/day
Generic: Ibuprofen (ADULT)
Brand: Advil or Motrin - 200mg
Dose: 200-400mg PO Q4-6HRS PRN pain/fever
Max Dose: 1200mg/day
Generic: Ibuprofen (PEDIATRIC)
Brand: Advil or Motrin
(INFANT) - 50mg/1.25mL
(CHILDREN) - 100mg/5mL
Dose: 6months-11 years -> 5-10 mg/kg per dose PO Q6-8HR PRN pain/fever
Max dose: 4 doses in 24 hours
Generic: Naproxen
Brand: Aleve - 220mg
Dose: 220mg PO Q8-12HRS PRN pain/fever
***Younger than 12 y/o: NOT RECOMMENDED
Max dose: 660mg/day
***440mg/day for 66y/o+
Generic: Capsaicin
Brand: Zostrix or Capzasin
(variable doses - topical)
Dose: Apply sparingly to affected area 3-4 times per day for at least 14 days with medical supervision
No max dose
Generic: Methylsalicylate
No brand name
Variable doses - Topical
Dose: Apply no more often than 3-4 times/day
Max dose: 4 times/day. Use max of 10 days, but only if symptoms improve by day 7
Generic: Diclofenac Topical
Brand: Voltaren Arthritis Pain Gel - 1%
Dose: Apply 4 times/day for up to 21 days
Max dose: 4 times/day
Generic: Lidocaine Patch
Brand: Aspercreme - 4%
Dose: Apply 1 patch to the affected area for 12 hours per day
Max dose: 1 patch Q24HR for 10 days
