Drugs List Week 2

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Aspirin - Brand names

Back 1

Bayer, Ecotrin, St. Joseph, ZORprin, Halfprin

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Aspirin - Therapeutic class

Back 2

Antiplatelet agent, Salicylate, NSAID

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Aspirin - Common indications

Back 3

1. Reduction of mild to moderate pain, fever, and inflammation.

2. Prevention of heart attack/ischemic stroke

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Aspirin - Absolute contraindications

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1. Hypersensitivity to salicylates and other NSAIDs

2. Asthma, rhinitis, nasal polyps

3. Inherited or acquired bleeding disorders

4. Children <16 years old for viral infection due to potential association with Reye's Syndrome

5. Pregnancy (esp. 3rd trimester)

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Aspirin - Usual Dosing

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1. Analgesic/antipyretic: PO 325-650mg q 4-6hr up to 4g/day

2. Anti-inflammatory: 2.4-3.6g per day in divided doses

3. Prevention of secondary heart attack/stroke: PO 81mg Qday

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Aspirin - Major side effects

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1. Hemorrhage

2. Reye's syndrome

4. GI ulceration

5. Anemia

6. Hepatotoxicity

7. Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, heartburn (NVDRH)

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Acetaminophen - brand names

Back 7

Exedrin, Tylenol, Acefen, APAP500, Feverol

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Acetaminophen - common indications

Back 8

treatment of mild to moderate pain and fever

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Acetaminophen - therapeutic class

Back 9

Analgesic/antipyretic

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Acetaminophen - absolute contraindications

Back 10

hypersensitivity to acetaminophen

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Acetaminophen - major side effects

Back 11

1. Rash

2. Anemia

3. Ammonia increase (Dark urine)

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Acetaminophen - usual dosage

Back 12

Analgesic/antipyretic: PO or PR 325-650mg q 4-6hr

or

1000mg 3-4 times daily

do not exceed 4g a day

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Ibuprofen - brand names

Back 13

advil, motrin, neoprofen, neoprin, ultrapin

Front 14

Ibuprofen - therapeutic category

Back 14

NSAID

(nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug)

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Ibuprofen - common indications

Back 15

1. Treatment of inflammatory diseases

2. Mild to moderate pain

3. Fever

4. Dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramp)

5. Osteoarthritis

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Ibuprofen - absolute contraindications

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1. Hypersensitivity to ibuprofen, aspirin, or other NSAIDs

2. History of asthma, hives, or allergic reactions to other NSAIDs

3. Cardiovascular risk factors or GI irritation

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Ibuprofen - usual dosing

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1. Inflammation: PO 400-800mg 3-4 times a day

Max 3.2g a day

2. Analgesic, antipyretic, dismenorrheal: PO 200-400mg q 4-6hr

Max 1.2g per day

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Ibuprofen - major side effects

Back 18

1. Cardiovascular edema (fluid buildup in the lungs)

2. NVDRH (Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, heartburn)

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Naproxen - brand names

Back 19

aleve, midol, pamprin, naprosyn,

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Naproxen - therapeutic category

Back 20

NSAID

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Naproxen - common indications

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1. Ankylosing Spondylitis (chronic inflammatory arthritis that may lead to fusing of vertebrae) , osteoarthritis (degradation of joints), rheumatoid disorders including juvenile RA (rheumatoid arthritis)

2. Mild to moderate pain, fever

3. Menstrual cramps

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Naproxen - usual dosing

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1. Migraine: PO 500-750mg initially, additional 250-500mg PRN

Max 1250mg in 24 hrs

2. Pain, menstrual cramp: PO 500-750mg STAT, then 250mg q 6-8hr

Max 1250mg in 24 hrs

3. Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis: PO 500-1000mg qday in 2 divided doses

4. OTC pain/fever relief: PO 200mg q 8-12hr, PRN 400mg STAT OK, MAX 600mg in 24 hrs

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Naproxen - absolute contraindications

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1. Hypersensitivity to naproxen, aspirin, ibuprofen or other NSAIDs

2. Do not use on patients with bronchospasm, asthma, hives, or stuffy nose

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Naproxen - major side effects

Back 24

1. Cardiovascular edema, palpitation (awareness of abnormal heartbeat)

2. Small purple discolorations on skin

3. NVDRH

4. Hemolysis (rupture of RBCs), anemia (decrease in normal RBC #)

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Diphenhydramine - brand names

Back 25

Benadryl, Pediacare, Unisom, Theraflu

Front 26

Diphenhydramine - therapeutic category

Back 26

Histamine H1 antagonist, first generation

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Diphenhydramine - common indications

Back 27

1. Reduce itchy, water eyes; sneezing; or runny nose caused by hay fever, allergies, or common cold.

2. Reduce coughing

3. Nightime sleep aid

4. Prevention of motion sickness

5. Topically for relief of pain or itch from bug bites, minor cuts and burns, or rashes due to posion ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac.

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Diphenhydramine - absolute contraindications

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1. Hypersensitivity to diphenhydramine

2. Acute asthma

3. Neonates or premature infants

4. Breast-feeding


Do not give to children under 4!

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Diphenhydramine - usual dosing

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1. Allergic reactions or motion sickness: PO 25-50mg q 6-8hrs; 100mg per dose PRN, Max 400mg per day

2. Antitussive (cough suppressant): PO 25mg q 4hrs, Max 150mg/24 hrs

3. Nighttime sleep aid: PO 50mg hs

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Diphenhydramine - major side effects

Back 30

1. Low BP, palpitations, tachycardia (above normal heart rate)

2. Restlessness in children

3. Difficult or painful urination

4. NVDRH, sleepiness