part 1 Flashcards
NSAID
What is it for
Analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic capabilities
NSAID
side effect
GI irritation, fluid retention, renal or liver problems, prolonged bleeding
Ibuprofen
NSAID
naproxen
NSAID
salsalate
NSAID
indomethacin
NSAID
Muscle relaxants
What is it for
muscle spasms; works on CNS to reduce skeletal muscle tone by depressing the internuncial neurons of the brain stem and spinal cord
Muscle relaxants
Side Effects
drowsiness, lethargy ataxia, decrease alertness
cyclobenasprine HCl (flexeril)
Muscle relaxants
methocarbamol (Robaxin)
Muscle relaxants
carisoprodol (Soma)
Muscle relaxants
Nonnarcotic analgesics
What is it for
acts on CNS to alter response to pain and have antipyretic capabilities
Nonnarcotic analgesics
Side effect
(negligible) but can lead to liver damage
acetaminophen (Tylenol)
Nonnarcotic analgesics
Opioid Agents
What is it used for
acute severe pain; stimulate opioid receptors within the CNS to prevent pain impulses from reaching their destinations
Opioid Agents
side effects
mood swings, sedation, confusion, vertigo, dulled cognitive function, orthostatic hypotension, constipation, incoordination, physical dependency, tolerance
Toxanol (morphine)
Opioid Agents
Demerol (meperidine)
Opioid Agents
Oxycodone
Opioid Agents
Sublimaze (fentanyl)
Opioid Agents
Paveral (codine)
Opioid Agents
Glucocorticoid Agents
What is it for
provide hormonal, anti-inflammatory and metabolic effects
Glucocorticoid Agents
Side effects
muscle atrophy, GI distress, glaucoma, adrenocortical suppression, drug-induced Cushings syndrome, weakening with breakdown of supporting tissue, mood changes, hypertension
Dermacort (hydrocortisone or cortisol)
Glucocorticoid Agents
Cordrol (prednisome)
Glucocorticoid Agents
Pediapred (prednisolone)
Glucocorticoid Agents