Pharmacotherapy Flashcards
For the reduction of pain to promote function.
Pharmacotherapy
Analgesics include:
- NSAIDs
- Acetaminophen
- Corticosteroids
- Injections (LA)
- Opioids
These suppress the action of prostaglandins and thromboxanes by inhibiting cyclooxygenases.
NSAIDs
Effects of NSAIDs.
- Analgesic
- Anti-inflammatory
- Anti-pyretic
- Anti-coagulant
Selective NSAIDs inhibit…
COX-2
Non-selective NSAIDs inhibit…
COX 1 and 2
A type of NSAID that’s called Advil
Ibuprofen
These are used for mild to moderate pain, or post-surgical pain.
NSAIDs
NSAIDs cannot be used in these patients:
- Renal disease
- Asthma
- GI ulcers
Avoid these COX inhibitors if there’s an allergy to sulfa meds.
2
AKA Tylenol
Acetaminophen
The drug of choice for pregnancy.
Acetaminophen
Tylenol MOA
Inhibits COX-3, which acts in the CNS.
Does NOT suppress prostaglandins!
Acetaminophen max dose.
3g/day
Avoid use of Acetaminophen in:
- Liver disease
- Chronic alcoholics
These prevent the breakdown of cell mediators.
Corticosteroids
These are for moderate to severe pain, and TMJ SURGERY.
Corticosteroids
How do you discontinue corticosteroids?
Taper the dose.
Where do corticosteroids work?
Peripherally at the tissue level.
These block voltage-gated Na channels on nociceptors.
Local anesthetics
Long-acting LA.
Bupivacaine
Avoid LA’s in what?
Myositis
These act at nociceptors.
LA’s
Opioids
Act on Mu, Kappa, and Delta receptors.
Opioids
Do not give this drug to someone with chronic pain, bc it can cause dependence.
Opioids