Rx Pharm Therapies: Dysmenorrhea Flashcards
Ibuprofen
Dosing Options
600-800mg q8h
Loading dose of 800mg followed by 400-800mg q8h
MDD: 2400mg
Mefenamic acid
Dosing
- Loading dose of 500mg followed by 250mg q6h
MDD
Loading dose day: 1250mg; Other days: 1000mg
Naproxen Base
Dosing options
Loading dose of 500mg followed by 250mg q6-8h; MDD : 1250mg on Loading dose days followed by 1000mg
500mg BID; MDD: 1000mg
Naproxen sodium
Dosing Options
Loading dose of 550mg followed by 275mg q6-8h
550mg BID
MDD; 1375mg
Ketoprofen
Dose: 25-50mg TID or QID
Max dose 50mg
MDD: 300mg
Diclonfenac sodium
LD of 100mg followed by 50mg q6-8h
MDD: 200mg day of LD and 100mg the other days
Flurbiprofen
Dose: 50mg QiD
MDD: 200mg
Celecoxib
Dosing Options
100mg BID
200mg once daily
MDD: 200mg