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19 Cards in this Set
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
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antipyretic, non opiod analgesic.
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Acetylsalicylic acid (Asprin)
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NSAID. Inhibits Cox1 and Cox2, prevents platelets from forming clots. Take 2 Asprin- bleeding time is doubled for one week.
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Ibuprofen
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Cox2 inhibitor, prevents prostaglandin release.
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Acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)
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Antidote for Acetaminophen overdose. Substitutes for Glutathione and converts toxic metabolite to a nontoxic metabolite.
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Methadone
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for heroin addicts (methadone maintenance programs) to combat withdrawl symptoms.
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Morphine (MS Contin, Roxanol)
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Opiod agonist, MS Contin and Roxanol are oral methods.
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Hydromorphone (Dilaudid)
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Very strong opioid agonist, similar to morphine very potent. Given PCA Pump.
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Meperidine (Demerol)
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Pain control similar to morphine. Shorter duration of action.
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Codeine
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analgesic and antitussive
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Hydrocodone (Lortab, Vicodin)
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Pain control in clinical setting, has antitussive effects in lower dosages.
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Oxcodone (Oxycontin, Roxicodone)
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Semi-synthetic derivative of codeing for moderate pain (Stronger than vicodin) 1-2 tab oral.
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Propoxyphene (Darvon)
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Medication not very common. Chemically related to Methadone. For mild pain (no more effective than tylenol)
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Naloxone (Narcan)
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Opioid Antagonist. Reverse or block analgesia, CNS and respiratory depressoin and other physiologic effects of opioid agonists. IM SubQ or IV (not PO)
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Talwin
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Opioid Agonist-Antagonist. Acts as antagonist on "mu." Agonist on kappa. Rarely Used. Causes hallucinations.
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NSAIDs
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Asprin, Ibuprofin, Celebrex (Just CoxII)
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Alprazolam (Xanax)
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For anxiety and panic disorder.
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Chlordiazepoxide (Librium)
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For anxiety, acute alcohol withdrawal.
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Diazepam (Valium)
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For anxiety, seizure disorders (epilepticus) and acute alcohol withdrawal.
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Lorazepam (Ativan)
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For anxiety and preoperative sedative.
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