Pain Medications Flashcards by ANGELA INGRAM

What is Acetominophen with Codeine #3? What is it used for?

Codeine is an opioid pain medication; Acetominophen (Tylenol) is a non-narcotic analgesic. These are combined to treat moderate to severe pain.

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What is the tablet does of Acetominophen with Codeine #3?

300 mg Tylenol/30mg Codeine per tablet

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What should you tell the pt when dispensing Acetominophen with Codeine #3?

1) Take with food or milk to decrease nausea or vomiting.
2) Drink 6-8 glasses of water per day while taking to minimize constipation.
3) Don’t take other acetominophen products with this drug (to prevent overdose).
4) Take only as prescribed (can be habit-forming).
5) Don’t drink drive or drink alcohol while taking (it may have sedative side effects).

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What are the possible side effects of Acetominophen with Codeine #3?

1) Constipation
2) Can be habit-forming.
3) May have sedative side effects (drowsiness, dizziness, or lightheadedness).

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What are the contraindications for Acetominophen with Codeine #3?

Use caution in patients with liver disease.

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What are other names of Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen?

Lorcet, Norco

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What is Lorcet?

Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen (also called Norco)

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What is Norco?

Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen (also called Lorcet)

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What is the suspension concentration of Acetominophen with Codeine at TAUC?

12 mg/5 mL oral solution

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What are the tablet doses of Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen at TAUC?

5 mg hydrocodone/325 mg Acetaminophen

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What should you tell the patient when dispensing Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen?

1) Avoid other acetominophen products while taking.
2) Don’t drive or drink alcohol while taking (because of medication’s sedative side effects).
3) Take only as prescribed (can be habit-forming).

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What are the contraindications for Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen?

Use cautiously in pts with liver disease.

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What are the possible side effects of Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen?

1) Sedative side effects (drowsiness, dizziness, or lightheadedness).
2) Can be habit forming.
3) Can worsen the symptoms of liver disease.

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What is Motrin?

Ibuprofen

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What is Ibuprofen and what is it used for?

It is an NSAID used to treat fever and mild to moderate pain.

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What is the adult dose of Ibuprofen?

600 mg (1 tablet)

What are the possible side effects of Ibuprofen?

1) Heartburn and rash

2) Increased bleeding in pts with ulcers, active bleeding, or taking other NSAIDS

What are the containdications for Ibuprofen?

1) Infants under 6 months old.

2) Use caution in patients with kidney disease.

What is the suspension concentration for Ibuprofen?

100 mg/5 mL

What is Advil?

Ibruprofen

What is Aleve?

Naproxen

What is Naprosyn

Naproxen

What is Naproxen and what is it used for?

It is an NSAID used to decrease inflammation and treat pain.

What are the possible side effects of Naproxen?

1) May increase bleeding in pts with ulcers, bleeding, or who are taking other NSAID medications.
2) May cause photosensitivity.
3) May increase the risk of heart attack or stroke in patients with a history of heart disease.

What are the contraindications for Naproxyn?

1) Patients with ulcers, bleeding, or who are taking other NSAIDS. 2) Use caution in patients with a history of heart disease.

What should you tell the patient when dispensing Naproxen?

1) Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Naproxen. | 2) Avoid aspirin products while taking Naproxen.

What is the generic name for AZO?

Phenazopyridine HCl

What is another name for Phenazopyridine HCl?

AZO

What is Phenazopyridine and what is it used for?

It is a urinary tract analgesic used to relieve the pain, burning, urgency, and frequency associated with UTI's.

What should you instruct the patient when administering AZO?

1) Take it with a full glass of water. 2) Take with food to prevent nausea. 2) It will probably cause urine to change color to orange or red.

What is the generic name for Ultram?

Tramadol

What is another name for Tramadol?

Ultram

What is Tramadol and what is it used for?

It is a narnarcotic-like pain reliever that works by blocking pain recepters. It is prescribed to treat mild to severe pain

What should you tell patients when dispensing Tramadol?

1) Swallow the tablets whole; do not crush or chew. 2) Take with a full glass of water. 3) Take at the same time every day for best results. 4) Do not drive or drink alcohol while taking Tramadol (it has sedative side effects). 5) Take only as prescribed (can be habit-forming).

What are the possible side-effects of Tramadol?

1) It can be habit-forming. 2) Sedative side effects. 3) Seizures.

What are the contraindications for Tramadol?

Use caution if pt has a history of seizures, head injury, metabolic disorders, or is taking certain medications such as antidepressants, muscle relaxers, narcotics, or medications used to control nausea and vomiting (may cause seizures).