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Drug Test NSAIDs and Nonâopioid analgesics
Question | Answer |
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What are NSAIDs used for | Pain with or without inflammation |
What is the method of action for NSAIDs | Inhibit the action of COX (cyclooxygenase) and it decreases prostaglandin synthesis (prostaglandins involved in pain & inflammation). |
What is an analgesic? | Relieves pain. |
What is anti-inflammatory? | Relieves inflammation |
What is antipyretic? | Relieves fever |
What are the common adverse reactions from NSAIDs? | GI upset GI ulcers GI bleeding Fluid retention (this can lead to hypertension) |
Common auxiliary label for NSAIDs | Take with food |
What is the generic name for Advil or Motrin? | ibuprofen |
What is the generic name for Ansaid? | flurbiprofen |
What is the generic name for Clinoril? | sulindac |
What is the generic name for Feldene | piroxicam |
What is the generic name for Indocid | indomethacin |
What is the generic name for Mobicox? | meloxicam |
What is the generic name for Naprosyn or Anaprox? | naproxen |
What is the generic name for Orudis? | ketoprofen |
What is the generic name for Toradol? | ketorolac |
What is the generic name for Voltaren? | diclofenac |
What are the strengths of Advil/Motrin/ibuprofen tablets? | 200mg, 300mg, 400mg and 600mg 200mg = Regular Strength OTC 400mg = Extra Strength OTC 600mg = NAPRA Schedule I |
What are the common doses of Advil/Motrin/ibuprofen? | Common dose of ibuprofen is 200-800mg every 4 to 6 hours as needed. The max dose is 3200mg per day. |
What is the maximum daily dose of ibuprofen? | Max daily dose of ibuprofen is 3200mg per day. |
What are the strengths of Ansaid/flurbiprofen tablets? | flurbiprofen tablets are 50mg and 100mg. |
What are the strengths of Clinoril/sulindac tablets? | sulindac tablets are 150mg and 200mg |