Week 12-Analgesics Flashcards
What are the non-opioid analgesics?
NSAIDs
acetaminophen
What are the adjuvant analgesics?
anticonvulsants (gabapentin)
TCAs
SSRIs
SNRIs
What are the opiate analgesics?
codeine
morphine
What are the opioid analgesics?
propoxyphene tramadol hydromorphone oxycodone fentanyl meperidine methadone
What is the MOA of NSAIDs
inhibition of cyclooxygenase (COX)
*most are non selective for COX 1 and 2
COX 1 is _______
city protective
COX 2 is ______
inflammatory
What level of pain are NSAIDs given?
mild to moderate
What is the ceiling effect associated with NSAIDs?
addition drug gives no additional analgesia, only increased side effects
What are the NSAID class side effects? (4)
GI upset
GI irritation/ ulceration
edema
renal impairment
What are the non Opioid NSAID classes? (6)
salicylic acid derivative propionic acids acetic acids fenamates oxicame cox-2 inhibitors
what are the NSAID salicylic acid derivatives?
aspirin and salsalate
What are the NSAID propionic acids?
ibuprofen
ketoprofen
naproxen
What are the acetic acid NSAIDs?
keterolac
diclofenac
etodolac
indomethacin
What is a oxicam NSAID?
meloxicam
What is a COX 2 inhibitor NSAID?
Celecoxib (Celebrex)
If one NSAID fails then _____
try another
Why do NSAID combinations with dual MOAs work in synergy?
efficacy > sum of the individual components
What is dose tritiation of NSAID combinations limited by?
the non-opioid
often the cause of unintended overdose
most hepatic failures are from excessive opiate/ APAP use
What is the maximum dose of acetaminophen daily?
4 grams daily- soon to be 3g daily per FDA?
What is the maximum dose of aspirin?
4 grand daily but higher for anti-inflammatory
What is the maximum dose of ibuprofen?
3.2 grams daily
What NSAID is a weak anti-inflammatory agent and contraindicated with less than 16 years old?
salicylic acids- aspirin
What are salicylic acids (aspirin) contraindicated if less than 16 years of age?
Risk of Reyes Syndrome
What is the max daily dose of salicylic acid for anti-inflammatory?
3.6-5.4 grams daily
What NSAID is anti-inflammatory, anitypyretic and analgesic?
propionic acids-ibuprofen
What is the max dose of ibuprofen for fever/pain/dysmenorrhea?
max 1.2 grams daily
What is the only commonly available injectable NSAID used for moderate to severe pain?
keterolac (Toradol)
When is keterolac (Toradol) useful?
post- op pain
Why is keterolac (toradol) only used for 5 days?
increased risk of GI bleed
What is the usual dose of keterolac (toradol)?
30mg IVP q6h (max 120md/daily)
When should keterolac (toradol) dose be reduced to 15mg?
pts >65 years
body weight less than 50kg
“moderately” elevated serum creat (>2mg/dL)
What NSAID is for mild to moderate pain that is little used anymore?
fenamates-Mefenamic acid (Ponstel)
What NSAID should you avoid alcohol due to enhancing mucosal irritation?
fenamates-Mefenamic acid (Ponstel)
What NSAID is mainly used for acute & chronic RA and OA?
Oxicams- Piroxicam (Feldene) & Meloxicam
What is the advantage of oxicams?
long half life (45-50 hours)
allows daily dosing
When should the dose of oxicams be reduced?
with hepatic dysfunction
What is the only remaining selective COX 2 inhibitor?
celecoxib (Celebrex)
What COX- 2 inhibitor was “voluntarily” removed in 2004? why?
Rofecoxib (Vioxx) due to increased number of “cardiac events” AMIs
When is celecoxib (Celebrex), a selective COX 2 inhibitor useful?
in non-cardiac patients (orthopedics)
What is a NON NSAID, Non-opioid analgesic that is an antipyretic agents with little anti-inflammatory activity?
acetaminophen (Tylenol)
What is the result of acetaminophen overdose?
hepatic failure
avoid in pts with alcoholic liver disease
What is the MOA of acetaminophen?
inhibits both COX isoenzymes
What is the result of Acetaminophen’s COX inhibition being more pronounced in the brain?
inhibits hypothalamic heat-regulating center
explaining its anti-pyretic activity
What is the acetaminophen adjustment for renal impairment?
CrCl 10-50: administer every 6 hours
CrCl <10: administer every 8 hours
*metabolites accumulate
What is the injection form of acetaminophen?
Afirmed
100mg/100mL (post op x 4 doses)
What is the dose of Afirmed in adults/adolescent greater than 50kg?
1000mg every 6 hours
max 4 grams/daily
What is the dose of Afirmed in adults/adolescents less than 50kg?
15mg/kg every 6 hours OR 12.5mg/kg every 4 hours
max 75mg/kg/daily
What is the child dosing of acetaminophen?
10-15mg/kg/dose every 4-6 hours
MAX 5 doses a day
What is the treatment for acetaminophen toxicity?
N-acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) oral loading dose 140mg/kg
IV therapy: N-acetylcystine (Acetadote)
According to a study in Norway 114, 744 children born between 1999-2009 with history go long-term acetaminophen use during pregnancy was associated with what?
resulted in more than a 2 fold increase risk of offspring ADHD
What duration of acetaminophen use during pregnancy was associated with a decrease in ADHD use?
use for less than 8 days