Anti-inflammatories, Analgesics, and Muscle Relaxants

Question 1

Ecotrin

Answer 1

Generic Name: Aspirin
Class: Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)
Indications: Fever, Inflammation, Pain
Special Considerations: Avoid in pt with NSAID or salicylate allergy; Interacts with other meds that cause bleeding (DOACs, warfarin, etc) and probenecid; Oral form with food
Dosage Forms: Oral solid, Rectal

Question 2

Celebrex

Answer 2

Generic Name: Celecoxib
Class: NSAIDs
Indications: Inflammation, pain
Special Considerations: Avoid in patients with an NSAIF, salicylate, or sulfa allergy; Interacts with other meds that may cause bleeding (DOACs, warfarin, etc) and probenecid; Pt with CV issues (heart disease, etc) should use with caution
Dosage Forms: Oral liquid, Oral solid

Question 3

Voltaren

Answer 3

Generic Name: Diclofenac sodium
Class: NSAID
Indications: Inflammation, pain
Special Considerations: Avoid in pt with an NSAID or salicylate allergy; Interacts with other meds that may cause bleeding (DOACs, warfarin, etc) and probenecid; Take oral form with food; Pt with CV issues (heart disease, etc) should use with caution
Dosage Forms: Ophthalmic, oral solid, topical

Question 4

Cataflam

Answer 4

Generic Name: Diclofenac potassium
Class: NSAIDs
Indications: Inflammation, pain
Special Considerations: Avoid in pt with NSAID or salicylate allergy; Interacts with other meds that may cause bleeding (DOACs, warfarin, etc) and probenecid; Take with food; Pt with CV issues (heart disease, etc) should use with caution
Dosage Forms: Oral liquid, Oral solid

Question 5

Lodine

Answer 5

Generic Name: Etodolac
Class: NSAID
Indications: Inflammation, Pain
Special Considerations: Interacts with other meds that may cause bleeding (DOACs, warfarin, etc) and probenecid; Should take with food; Pt with CV issues (heart disease, etc) should use with caution
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 6

Motrin

Answer 6

Generic Name: Ibuprofen
Class: NSAIDs
Indications: Fever, Inflammation, Pain
Special Considerations: 200 mg dosage is OTC; Interacts with other meds that may cause bleeding (DOACs, warfarin, etc) and probenecid; Oral form with food; Pt with CV issues (heart disease, etc) should use with caution
Dosage Forms: Injectable, oral liquid, oral solid

Question 7

Indocin

Answer 7

Generic Name: Indomethacin
Class: NSAIDs
Indications: Inflammation, pain
Special Considerations: Interacts with other meds that may cause bleeding (DOACs, warfarin, etc) and probenecid; Pt should take with food; Pt with CV issues (heart disease, etc) should use with caution
Dosage Forms: Injectable, oral liquid, oral solid, rectal

Question 8

Toradol

Answer 8

Generic Name: Ketorolac
Class: NSAIDs
Indications: Inflammation, pain
Special Considerations: Injectable and oral form can only be used for max 5 days; Interacts with other meds that cause bleeding (DOACs, warfarin, etc) and probenecid; take oral with food; Pt with CV issues (heart disease, etc) should use with caution
Dosage Forms: Injectable, inhalable, ophthalmic, oral solid

Question 9

Mobic

Answer 9

Generic Name: Meloxicam
Class: NSAIDs
Indications: Inflammation, pain
Special Considerations: Interacts with other meds that cause bleeding (DOACs, warfarin, etc) and probenecid; Take oral with food; Pt with CV issues (heart disease, etc) should use with caution
Dosage Forms: Injectable, oral liquid, oral solid

Question 10

Relafen

Answer 10

Generic Name: Nabumetone
Class: NSAIDs
Indications: Inflammation, pain
Special Considerations: Interacts with other meds that may cause bleeding (DOACs, warfarin, etc) and probenecid; Take with food; Pt with CV issues (heart disease, etc) should use with caution
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 11

Naprosyn

Answer 11

Generic Name: Naproxen
Class: NSAIDs
Indications: Fever, Inflammation, Pain
Special Considerations: 220 mg form is OTC; Interacts with other meds that may cause bleeding (DOACs, warfarin, etc); should take with food; Pt with CV issues (heart disease, etc) should use with caution
Dosage Forms: Oral liquid, oral solid

Question 12

Lioresal

Answer 12

Generic Name: Baclofen
Class: Muscle Relaxants
Indications: Muscle spasms
Special Considerations: Interacts with other meds that may cause drowsiness (BDZs, opioids, etc); May cause CNS depression adverse effects (dizziness, drowsiness, etc)
Dosage Forms: Injectable, oral liquid, oral solid

Question 13

Soma

Answer 13

Generic Name: Carisoprodol
Class: Muscle relaxants
Indications: Muscle spasms
Special Considerations: Abuse potential (C-IV); Interacts with other meds that may cause drowsiness (BDZs, opioids, etc); May cause CNS depression adverse effects (dizziness, drowsiness, etc)
Dosage Forms: oral solid

Question 14

Flexeril

Answer 14

Generic Name: Cyclobenzaprine
Class: Muscle relaxant
Indications: Muscle spasms
Special Considerations: Interacts with other meds that may cause drowsiness (BDZs, opioids, etc); May cause CNS depression adverse effects (dizziness, drowsiness, etc)
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 15

Skelaxin

Answer 15

Generic Name: Metaxalone
Class: Muscle Relaxants
Indications: Muscle spasms
Special Considerations: Interacts with other meds that may cause drowsiness (BDZs, opioids, etc); May cause CNS depression adverse effects (dizziness, drowsiness, etc)
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 16

Robaxin

Answer 16

Generic Name: Methocarbamol
Class: Muscle relaxants
Indications: Muscle spasms
Special Considerations: Interacts with other meds that may cause drowsiness (BDZs, opioids, etc); May cause CNS depression adverse effects (dizziness, drowsiness, etc)
Dosage Forms: Injectable, oral solid

Question 17

Zanaflex

Answer 17

Generic Name: Trizanidine
Class: Muscle relaxants
Indications: Muscle spasms
Special Considerations: Interacts with other meds that may cause drowsiness (BDZs, opioids, etc); May cause CNS depression adverse effects (dizziness, drowsiness, etc)
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 18

Subutex

Answer 18

Generic Name: Buprenorphine
Class: Opioid Analgesics
Indications: Opioid dependence, pain
Special Considerations: Abuse potential (C-III); Interacts with other meds that cause respiratory depression (BDZs, muscle relaxants, etc); High alert med; May cause constipation, dizziness, and drowsiness; REMS med if treating opioid dependence
Dosage Forms: Injectable, oral solid, topical

Question 19

Stadol

Answer 19

Generic Name: Butorphanol
Class: Opioid analgesics
Indications: Pain
Special Considerations: Abuse potential (C-IV); Interacts with other meds that cause respiratory depression (BDZs, muscle relaxants, etc); High-alert med; May cause constipation, dizziness, and drowsiness, REMS med
Dosage Forms: Injectable, inhalation

Question 20

Codeine

Answer 20

Generic Name: Codeine
Class: Opioid analgesics
Indications: Pain
Special Considerations: Abuse potential (C-II); Interacts with other meds that cause respiratory depression (BDZs, muscle relaxants, etc); children under 12 cant use; High alert med; May cause constipation, dizziness, and drowsiness; REMS med
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 21

Duragesic

Answer 21

Generic Name: Fentanyl
Class: Opioid Analgesics
Indications: Pain
Special Considerations: Abuse potential (C-II); Interacts with other meds that cause respiratory depression (BDZs, muscle relaxants, etc); High alert med; May cause constipation, dizziness, and drowsiness; Pt must be opioid-tolerant before using; REMS drug (TIRF is using immediate-release buccal product)
Dosage Forms: Buccal, inhalation, injectable, oral liquid, oral solid, topical

Question 22

Zohydro ER

Answer 22

Generic Name: Hydrocodone
Class: Opioid Analgesics
Indications: Pain
Special Considerations: Abuse potential (C-II); Interacts with other meds that may cause respiratory depression (BDZs, muscle relaxants, etc); High alert med; May cause constipation, dizziness, and drowsiness; REMS med
Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 23

Dilaudid

Answer 23

Generic Name: Hydromorphone
Class: Opioid Analgesics
Indications: Pain
Special Considerations: Abuse potential (C-II); Interacts with other meds that cause respiratory depression (BDZs, muscle relaxants, etc); High alert med; May cause constipation, dizziness, and drowsiness; REMS med
Dosage Forms: Injectable, oral liquid, oral solid

Question 24

Methadose

Answer 24

Generic Name: Methadone
Class: Opioid Analgesics
Indications: Opioid dependence; Pain
Special Considerations: Abuse potential (C-II); Interacts with other meds that cause respiratory depression (BDZs, muscle relaxants, etc), or prolong QT interval (amiodarone, etc); High alert med; May cause constipation, dizziness, and drowsiness; REMS med
Dosage Forms: Injectable, oral liquid, oral solid

Question 25

Demerol

Answer 25

Generic Name: Meperidine Class: Opioid Analgesics Indications: Pain Special Considerations: Abuse potential (C-II); Interacts with other meds that cause respiratory depression (BDZs, muscle relaxants, etc); High alert med; May cause constipation, dizziness, and drowsiness; REMS med Dosage Forms: Injectable, oral liquid, oral solid

Question 26

MS Contin

Answer 26

Generic Name: Morphine Class: Opioid analgesics Indications: Pain Special Considerations: Abuse potential (C-II); Interacts with other meds that cause respiratory depression (BDZs, muscle relaxants, etc); High alert med; May cause constipation, dizziness, and drowsiness; REMS med Dosage Forms: Injectable, oral liquid, oral solid, rectal

Question 27

Oxycontin

Answer 27

Generic Name: Oxycodone Class: Opioid analgesics Indications: Pain Special Considerations: Abuse potential (C-II); Interacts with other meds that cause respiratory depression (BDZs, muscle relaxants, etc); High alert med; May cause constipation, dizziness, and drowsiness; REMS med Dosage Forms: Oral liquid, oral solid

Question 28

Opana

Answer 28

Generic Name: Oxymorphone Class: Opioid analgesics Indications: Pain Special Considerations: Abuse potential (C-II); Interacts with other meds that cause respiratory depression (BDZs, muscle relaxants, etc); High alert med; May cause constipation, dizziness, and drowsiness; REMS med Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 29

Nucynta

Answer 29

Generic Name: Tapentadol Class: Opioid Analgesic Indications: Pain Special Considerations: Abuse potential (C-II); Interacts with other meds that cause respiratory depression (BDZs, muscle relaxants, etc); High alert med; May cause constipation, dizziness, and drowsiness; REMS med Dosage Forms: Oral solid

Question 30

Ultram

Answer 30

Generic Name: Tramadol Class: Opioid Analgesic Indications: Pain Special Considerations: Abuse potential (C-IV); Avoid in children under 12; Interacts with serotonergic meds (SSRIs, MAOIs, etc) and other meds that can cause respiratory depression (BDZs, muscle relaxants, etc); High alert med; May cause constipation, dizziness, and drowsiness; REMS med Dosage Forms: Oral liquid, oral solid

Question 31

Tylenol

Answer 31

Generic Name: Acetaminophen Class: Misc. Analgesic Indications: Fever, Pain Special Considerations: Max daily dose is 4,000 mg; May cause chronic liver issues with consistent, high doses Dosage Forms: Injectable, Oral liquid, oral solid, rectal

Question 32

Bengay

Answer 32

Generic Name: Capsaicin Class: Misc. Analgesics Indications: Pain Special Considerations: Wash hands after use Dosage Forms: Topical

Question 33

Lidoderm

Answer 33

Generic Name: Lidocaine Class: Misc. Analgesics Indications: Pain Special Considerations: Patch dosage form should only be worn a max of 12 hours/day Dosage Forms: Injectable, oral liquid, oral solid, topical

Question 34

Tylenol #3

Answer 34

Generic Name: Codeine/ Acetaminophen Class: Codeine (opioid analgesic)/ Acetaminophen (Misc. analgesic) Indications: pain Special Considerations: Abuse potential (C-III); REMS med; See individual special considerations Dosage Forms: Oral liquid, oral solid

Question 35

Norco

Answer 35

Generic Name: Hydrocodone/ Acetaminophen Class: Hydrocodone (Opioid analgesic)/ Acetaminophen (Misc. analgesic) Indications: Pain Special Considerations: Abuse potential (C-II); REMS med; See individual considerations Dosage Forms: Oral liquid, oral solid

Question 36

Percocet

Answer 36

Generic Name: Oxycodone/ Acetaminophen Class: Oxycodone (opioid analgesic)/ Acetaminophen (misc. analgesic) Indications: Pain Special Considerations: Abuse potential (C-II); REMS med; See individual considerations Dosage Forms: Oral liquid, oral solid