Drugs for Osteoarthritis

Question 1

1st line treatment for mild to moderate Osteoarthritic pain without inflammation

Answer 1

Acetaminophen

Question 2

What should be prescribed if clinical response to Acetaminophen is unsatisfactory or is inflammatory?

Answer 2

NSAIDs

Question 3

What may be used in place of or in addition to Acetaminophen?

Answer 3

NSAIDs

Question 4

NSAID Topical gel for local treatment of Osteoarthritis

Answer 4

Diclofenac

Question 5

SSRI and selective Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor approved for treatment of chronic musculoskeletal pain

Answer 5

Duloxetine

Question 6

Drug approved for moderate to moderately sever chronic pain in adults

Answer 6

Tramadol

Question 7

Last resort option for intractable osteoarthritic pain

Answer 7

Opioids

Question 8

Opioid agents used for intractable osteoarthritic pain

Answer 8

Hydrocodone, Morphine, Oxycodone

Question 9

Topical application of this drug can reduce osteoarthritic pain but cause burns and nerve damage at site of application

Answer 9

Capsaicin; dried residue causes cough, sneezing, eye irritation

Question 10

Indication for Intraarticular Corticosteroid injections

Answer 10

Persistent symptoms in 1 or more affected joint

Question 11

Intraarticular Corticosteroids

Answer 11

Betamethasone and Triamcinolone