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Med List #5: Anti-Inflammatory, Analgesics Flashcards

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NSAIDs

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aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen sodium, meloxicam

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Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory

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methylprednisolone, hydrocortisone

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Other Analgesics

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acetaminophen, tramadol (C-IV), hydrocodone/APAP (C-II), oxycodone (C-II)

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aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), (OTC): Brand Name

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Bayer Aspirin

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aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), (OTC): Common Strengths

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81mg, 325mg, 500mg, 650mg

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aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), (OTC): Common Frequency

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q4-6h prn
MAX: 4g/day for pain, fever, inflammation

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aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), (OTC): Indications/Use

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  • Mild to moderate pain
  • Fever
  • Inflammation (e.g. arthritis, sprains)
  • Heart attack and stroke prevention
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aspirin, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), (OTC): Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Stomach upset
  • Take w/ food/milk
  • Do not give to children < or = 18 y.o. due to risk of Reye’s Syndrome
  • Ringing in ears (tinnitus) w/ high dose
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ibuprofen (OTC): Brand

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OTC: Advil, Motrin IB
Rx: Motrin

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ibuprofen (OTC): Common Strengths

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OTC: 200mg
Rx: 400mg, 600mg, 800mg

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ibuprofen (OTC): Common Frequency

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q4-6h prn
OTC MAX: 1.2g/day
Rx MAX: 3.2 g/day

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ibuprofen (OTC): Indications/Use

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  • Mild to moderate pain
  • Fever
  • Inflammation
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ibuprofen (OTC): Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Stomach upset (possible bleed/ulceration)
  • Take w/ food/milk
  • Avoid if history of heart problems
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naproxen sodium (OTC): Brand Name

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OTC: Aleve
Rx: Anaprox, Anaprox DS

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naproxen sodium (OTC): Common Strengths

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OTC: 220 mg
Rx: IR - 275mg
DS - 550mg

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naproxen sodium (OTC): Common Frequency

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q8-12h prn
OTC MAX: 660mg/day
Rx MAX: 1650mg/day

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naproxen sodium (OTC): Indications/Use

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  • Mild to moderate pain
  • Fever
  • Inflammation
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naproxen sodium (OTC): Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Stomach upset (possible bleed/ulceration)
  • Take w/ food/milk
  • Avoid if history of heart problems
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meloxicam: Brand Name

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Mobic

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meloxicam: Common Strengths

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7.5mg, 15mg

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meloxicam: Common Frequency

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QD

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meloxicam: Indications/Use

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  • Moderate to severe pain in adults, typically adjunct therapy with other analgesics
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
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meloxicam: Counseling Tips and Important Info

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  • Stomach upset (possible bleed/ulceration)
  • Take w/ food/milk
  • Avoid if history of heart problems
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methylprednisolone: Brand Name

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methylprednisolone: Common Strengths
2mg, 4mg, 8mg, 16mg, 32mg
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methylprednisolone: Common Frequency
QD Dose pack: 21 tabs taken over a course of 6 days
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methylprednisolone: Indications/Use
- Inflammation - Asthma exacerbations - Poison Ivy
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methylprednisolone: Counseling Tips and Important Info
- Finish entire course - Take w/ food/milk to avoid stomach upset - Take earlier in the day to avoid insomnia
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hydrocortisone (OTC): Brand Name
Ala-Cort, Anucort-HC, Instacort 5
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hydrocortisone (OTC): Common Strengths
0.1%, 0.2%, 0.5%, 1%, 2.5%
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hydrocortisone (OTC): Common Frequency
QD, BID
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hydrocortisone (OTC): Indications/Use
- Topical rash and itching (external) - Inflammation - Hemorrhoids (rectal)
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hydrocortisone (OTC): Counseling Tips and Important Info
Localized burning
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acetaminophen (APAP), (OTC): Brand Name
Tylenol
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acetaminophen (APAP), (OTC): Common Strengths
325mg, 500mg
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acetaminophen (APAP), (OTC): Common Frequency
q4-6h prn MAX: 3g/day
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acetaminophen (APAP), (OTC): Indications/Use
- Mild to moderate pain - Fever
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acetaminophen (APAP), (OTC): Counseling Tips and Important Info
- APAP in many OTC and Rx combo products - Do not treat hangovers w/ APAP due to potential liver toxicity
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tramadol (C-IV): Brand Name
Ultram
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tramadol (C-IV): Common Strengths
50mg
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tramadol (C-IV): Common Frequency
q4-6h prn
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tramadol (C-IV): Indications/Use
Moderate pain
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tramadol (C-IV): Counseling Tips and Important Info
- Constipation - Drowsiness - Dizziness
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hydrocodone/APAP (C-II): Brand Name
Norco, Vicodin, Lortab
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hydrocodone/APAP (C-II): Common Strengths
Norco: 5mg/325mg, 7.5mg/325mg, 10mg/325mg Vicodin: 2.5mg/300mg, 5mg/300mg, 7.5mg/300mg, 10mg/300mg
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hydrocodone/APAP (C-II): Common Frequency
q4-6h prn MAX: 3g APAP/day
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hydrocodone/APAP (C-II): Indications/Use
Moderate to severe pain
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hydrocodone/APAP (C-II): Counseling Tips and Important Info
- Stomach upset - Constipation - Drowsiness - Consider other APAP counseling tips
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oxycodone (C-II): Brand Name
Oxy IR, Oxycontin
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oxycodone (C-II): Common Strengths
5mg, 10mg, 15mg, 20mg, 30mg, 40mg, 60mg, 80mg
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oxycodone (C-II): Common Frequency
Oxy IR: q4-6h prn Oxycontin: BID
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oxycodone (C-II): Indications/Use
Severe pain
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oxycodone (C-II): Counseling Tips and Important Info
- Stomach upset - Constipation - Drowsiness - Do not crush or chew CR tabs

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