Pharmacology

Question 1

NSAIDS

Answer 1

commonly prescribed for pain and inflammation - ibuprofen (motrin)

provide analgesic, anti-inflammatory, and antipyretic capabilities

side effects: GI irritation, fluid retention, renal or liver problems and prolonged bleeding

Examples: ibuprofen (motrin), naproxen sodium (aleve), salsalate (discalced) and indomethacin (indocin)

Question 2

Muscle relaxants

Answer 2

prescribed for skeletal muscle spasm

Examples: cyclobenzapine HCl (flexeril), methocarbamol (robaxin) and carisopprodol (soma)

act on the CNS to reduce skeletal muscle tone by depressing the internuncial neurons of the brain stem and SC

Side effects: drowsiness, lethargy, ataxia, and decreased alertness

Question 3

Nonnarcotic analgesics

Answer 3

Example: acetaminophen (tylenol)

prescribed when NSAIDS are contraindicated- GI problems

act on the CNS to alter pain response

adverse side effects: negligible when taken in recommended doses. Excessive amounts may lead to liver disease or acute liver shutdown.

Question 4

Narcotic analgesics

Answer 4

codeine, percocet (combo of tylenol and oxycodone), morphine.

bind with opiate receptors in CNS

side effects: sedation, hypotension, bradycardia, respiratory depression, nausea, vomiting, constipation, dizziness, light headedness and physical dependence