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Duke PA ortho pharm general info

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Acetaminophen (tylenol)   Efficacy comparable to aspirin, first line therapy for osteoarthritis. No good antiinflammatory action  
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Aspirin   First NSAID, Irreversible platelet effects  
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Ibuprofen (motrin, rufen, nuprin, advil)   NSAID-200 mg superior to 650 mg aspirin. Better antiinflammatory than acetaminophen.  
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Naproxen(naprosyn)naproxen Na (anaprox,aleve)   NSAID-275 mg Na salt comparable to 650 mg aspirin with slower onset and longer duration  
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Ketorolac (toradol)   NSAID 30-60 mg is comparable to 6-12 mg morphine  
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Celecoxib (celebrex)   Selective COX-2 inhibitor-use sparingly if at all, short term reduction of GI toxicity  
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diclofenac patch (Flector)   Topical NSAID strains, sprains, contusions  
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diclofenac gel (Voltaren)   Topical NSAID approved for osteoarthritis  
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Tramadol   Opioid-adjust for renal function, not a controlled substance  
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Meperidine (demerol/demonal)   Opioid-not recommended. Metabolite causes CNS toxicity, accumulates due to long half-life.  
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Nalbuphine   Kappa-opioid not recommended  
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Butorphanol   Kappa-opioid not recommended  
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Dexocine   Kappa-opioid not recommended  
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Buprenorphine   Kappa-opioid not recommended  
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Pentazocine   Kappa-opioid not recommended  
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Propoxyphene (darvocet/darvocrap)   Opioid-not recommended, efficacy in trials no more than that of 650 mg ASA or APAP. Metabolite accumulation may cause seizures.  
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Used for neuromuscular conditions. Little evidence for use in musculoskeletal conditions   Antispastic  
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Used for musculoskeletal spasms related to injury. Evidence supports SHORT TERM use   Antispasmodic  
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Cyclobenzaprine (Flexeril)   tricylclic antidepressant used clinically as a muscle relaxant/antispasmodic  
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Methocarbamol (Robaxin)   muscle relaxant/antispasmodic  
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Tizanidine (Zanaflex)   muscle relaxant/antispasmodic  
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Carisoprodol (soma)   Muscle relaxant  
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Chlorzoxazone (parafon forte)   muscle relaxant/antispasmodic  
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Tizanidine (zanaflex)   muscle relaxant/antispasmodic  
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Pregabalin (lyrica)   indicated for fibromyalgia  
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Gabapentin (Neurontin)   indicated for fibromyalgia  
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Seldom warranted for back pain   Opioids in general  
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Amitriptyline   Tricyclic antidepressant-low doses indicated for treatment of back pain.  
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duloxetine (Cymbalta)   SNRI-Used for treatment of subacute and chronic musculoskeletal pain  
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venlafaxine (Effexor)   SNRI-Used for treatment of subacute and chronic musculoskeletal pain  
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