Med List #5: Anti-inflammatory, Analgesics Flashcards
Generic for:
Bayer Aspirin
aspirin (ASA)
Common Strengths:
aspirin (ASA)
81 mg
325 mg
500 mg
650 mg
Common Frequency:
aspirin (ASA)
q4-6h prn
Max: 4000mg/day
Indications:
aspirin (ASA)
mild to moderate pain
fever
inflammation
heart attack and stroke prevention
Counseling Tips:
aspirin (ASA)
stomach upset- possible bleed/ulceration
take with food/milk
take with water
do not give to children >18 yo (Reye’s syndrome)
ringing in ears with high dose
Generic for:
Advil, Motrin
ibuprofen
Common Strengths:
ibuprofen
OTC: 200 mg
Rx: 400mg, 600 mg, 800 mg
Common Frequency:
ibuprofen
q4-6h prn
OTC Max: 1200mg/day
Rx max: 3200 mg/day
Indications:
ibuprofen
mild to moderate pain
fever
inflammation
Counseling Tips:
ibuprofen
stomach upset (bleed/ulceration)
take with food/milk
avoid if history of heart problems
Generic for:
Aleve, Anaprox, Anaprox DS
naproxen sodium
Common Strengths:
naproxen sodium
OTC: 220mg
Rx: 275 mg, DS 550 mg
Common Frequency:
naproxen sodium
Q8-12h prn
OTC max: 660mg/day
Rx max: 1560 mg/day
Indications:
naproxen sodium
mild to moderate pain
fever
inflammation
Counseling Points:
naproxen sodium
stomach upset (bleed/ulceration)
take with food/milk
avoid if history of heart problems
Generic for:
Mobic
meloxicam
Common strengths:
meloxicam
5 mg
7.5 mg
10 mg
15 mg
Common Frequency:
meloxicam
QD
Max: 15 mg/day
Indications:
meloxicam
moderate to severe pain in adults
osteoarthritis
rheumatoid arthritis
Counseling Tips:
meloxicam
stomach upset (bleed/ulceration)
take with food/milk
avoid if history of heart problems