Anti-inflammatory, Analgesics (Counseling Tips)

Question 1

Aspirin

Answer 1

-Upset stomach
-Take with food or milk
-Take with water
-Do not take under the age of 18 due to Reye’s Syndrome
-Ringing in ears with high dose

Question 2

Ibuprofen

Answer 2

-Stomach upset (possible bleed/ulceration)
-Take with food or milk
-Avoid if history of heart problems

Question 3

Naproxen

Answer 3

-Stomach upset (possible bleed/ulceration)
-Take with food or milk
-Avoid if history of heart problems

Question 4

Meloxicam

Answer 4

-Stomach upset (possible bleed/ulceration)
-Take with food or milk
-Avoid if history of heart problems

Question 5

Methylprednisolone

Answer 5

-Finish entire course
-Take with food or milk to avoid upset stomach
-Take earlier in the day to reduce insomnia

Question 6

Hydrocortisone

Answer 6

-Localized burning

Question 7

Acetaminophen

Answer 7

-APAP in many OTC or Rx combo products
-Do not treat hangovers with APAP due to liver toxicity

Question 8

Tramadol

Answer 8

-Constipation
-Drowsiness
-Dizziness

Question 9

Hydrocodone/APAP

Answer 9

-Stomach upset
-Constipation
-Drowsiness
-Consider other APAP counseling tips (hangovers)

Question 10

Oxycodone

Answer 10

-Stomach upset
-Constipation
-Drowsiness
-Do not crush or chew CR tablets