Pain/Related Conditions: Pain Flashcards
Most common medications for mild pain
tylenol
NSAIDs
Opioids are most appropriate for what kind of pain?
Moderate to severe
When should adjuvants be considered for pain?
at all severities of pain
Tylenol max daily dose
Maximum < 4,000 mg/day
Boxed warnings for Tylenol
severe hepatotoxicity with dosing > 4g/day or suing multiple Tylenol containing products
Tylenol pediatric (< 12 yrs old) dosing
10-15 mg/kg Q4-6H
Tylenol drug interactions
can be used with warfarin, but dosing > 2g/day can increase INR
avoid/limit alc use due to risk of hepatotoxicity
What do non-selective NSAIDs block
They block the synthesis of both COX enzymes (COX-1 & COX-2)
What do COX enzymes do
catalyze conversion of arachidonic acid to PGs and thromboxane A2 (TxA2)
COX-2 selective NSAIDs
block synthesis of COX-2 only, decreasing GI risk
COX-1 protects gastric mucosa
How does Aspirin block COX?
irreversible COX-1 and COX-2 inhibitor
Non-aspirin NSAID warnings
GI risk = inc risk of serious GI bleed and ulceration
CV risk = can increase risk of MI and stroke
No NSAIDs after CABG, antiplatelet therapy (aspirin) recommended
Side Effects of All NSAIDs
used cautiously or avoid in renal failure
can inc BP, avoid in uncontrolled HTN
don’t use 3rd trimester ( > 30 wks)
Nausea, taking with food can help
can cause photosensitivity
Ibuprofen daily maxs
OTC: 1200mg/day
RX: 3200mg/day
Peds 40mg/kg/day
Which IV NSAIDs can be used within 14 days of birth to close a patent ductus arteriosus
indomethacin
ibuprofen
Ibuprofen self-treatment OTC recommended limit
< 10 days
Indomethacin (Indocin) side effects
high risk of CNS side effects = avoid in psych conditions
Ketorolac boxed warnings
max combined duration of IV/IM and PO/Nasal is 5 days in adults
Ketorolac warnings
inc bleeding
acute renal failure
liver failure
When is Sulindac used
sometimes in reduced renal function, and in patients on lithium who require an NSAID
Piroxicam notes
high risk for GI toxicity and severe skin reactions, inc SJS/TEN
COX-2 selective drugs
Celecoxib (Celebrex)
Diclofenac (Voltaren)
Meloxicam (Mobic)
Etodolac
Nabumetone
Celecoxib Contraindications
sulfonamide allergy
Celecoxib notes
has highest COX-2 selectivity
avoid in pregnancy
Diclofenac Boxed warnings
avoid Arthrotec (diclofenac + misoprostol) in females of childbearing potential
Meloxicam, Etodolac, and Nabumetone COX selectivity
Has some COX-2 selectivity
Cardioprotection dosing of aspirin
81-162mg once daily
Aspirin warnings
Avoid with NSAID hypersensitivity
Avoid Aspirin in children and teenagers with viral infection due to Reye’s syndrome risk
Aspirin side effects
dyspepsia
heartburn
bleeding
nausea
Aspirin notes
PPI can be used to protect gut, weigh pro vs cons of long term PPIs
OD can cause tinnitus
Opioid boxed warnings
addiction, abuse and misuse can lead to OD and death
respiratory deprssion
inc risk with other CNS depressants
No alc ER morphine, hydrocodone, oxy
accidental ingestion can be fatal for child
crushing, dissolving or chewing LA can lead to OD
neonatal withdrawal when used during pregnancy
Physiological adaptation (physical dependence) definition
almost everyone who uses will experience physical withdrawal when med stopped, late dose or miss dose
Addiction defintion
strong desire or compulsion to take drug despite harm, drug-seeking behavior
Opiod use disorder definition
problematic pattern of opioid use that causes significant impairment or distress
have to have had unsuccessful trials to reduce or control opioid useT
tolerance definition
higher opioid dose needed to produce same lvl of analgesia