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OTC Analgesics
OTC Analgesics for Biology of Drugs
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| OTC | Over The Counter; drugs available without a prescription |
| Analgesic | relieves pain |
| Antipyretic | reduces fever |
| Anti-inflammatory | reduces inflammation |
| 4 medical uses for Aspirin | antipyretic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, decrease heart disease (prevent blood clots) |
| ASA | abbreviation for acetylsalicylic acid aka aspirin |
| Aspirin works by inhibiting which chemicals? | prostaglandins |
| Prostaglandins | mediate inflammation |
| Acetaminophen | Tylenol |
| True or False: Tylenol is anti-inflammatory | False. It is for pain and fever only. |
| 2 effects aspirin has that Tylenol doesn’t | anti-inflammatory and antiplatelet effects |
| Danger of acetaminophen overdose | liver damage |
| NSAID | NonSteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs |
| Examples of NSAIDs | alleve, ibuprofen, motrin |
| T or F: NSAIDs and aspirin have similar mechanisms of action | True |
| More powerful anti-inflammatory effects: aspirin or NSAIDs? | NSAIDs |
| Common Adverse Effect of ASA and NSAIDs | gastric upset, increased risk of stomach ulcers |