PAIN KILLERS

Question 1

NSAIDs

What are indications of NSAIDs?

Answer 1

mild to moderate pain

Rheumatoid arthritis
osteoarthritis
acute gout

Question 2

NSAIDs

What drugs have a lower risk of GI upset?

Answer 2

Selective COX 2 inhibitors
Etorocoxib
Celecoxib

Question 3

NSAIDs
What are side effects?

Answer 3

GI toxicity,
renal impairment
major adverse cardiovascular events
(MACE, e.g. myocardial infarction and stroke)
bronchospasm
angioedema
fluid retention

Question 4

What drugs are most likely to cause cardiovascular events?

Answer 4

COX-2 inhibitor

High dose ibuprofen

naproxen

Question 5

Paracetamol;

What are indications

Answer 5

Pain
fever
post immunisation pyrexia in infants

Question 6

Paracetamol dosing;

What dosages do paracetamol for children come in?

Answer 6

60mg to 480mg

250mg to 500mg

Question 7

Paracetamol dosing;

What are paracetamol dosages in children ages 2 months to 7 years?

Answer 7

2-5months;
60mg
6-23 months
120mg

2-3years;
180mg

4-5 years;
240mg

6-7 yrs;
240-250mg