Analgesics

Question 1

Analgesics are classified into

Answer 1

Narcotic analgesic
Non narcotic analgesic

Question 2

Example of narcotic analgesic

Answer 2

Morphine
Heroine
Codeine
Opium
Methoidone

Question 3

Example of Non narcotic analgesic

Answer 3

Salicylates
Phenacetin
Acetaminophen
Ibuprofen

Question 4

Antipyretic analgesics are classified into

Answer 4

Non selective COX inhibitors
Preferential COX 2 inhibitors
Selective COX 2 inhibitors
Analgesic antipyretics with poor anti inflammatory actions

Question 5

Non selective COX 2 inhibitors

Answer 5

Salicylate
Propionic acid; Ibuprofen, naproxen

Question 6

Example of preferential COX 2 inhibitors

Answer 6

Diclofenac
Aceclofenac

Question 7

Selective COX 2 inhibitors example

Answer 7

Celecoxib
Parecoxib

Question 8

Example of an analgesic with poor anti inflammatory actions

Answer 8

Para amino phenol derivatives such as Paracetamol

Question 9

Para amino phenol derivatives are

Answer 9

Acetaminophen
Phenacetin

Question 10

Advantage of acetaminophen (PCM) over aspirin

Answer 10

Less toxic
Well tolerated and available without prescription