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05 - Pharmacotherapy

Module 5 Pharmacotherapy

Generic nameDrug overview
acetaminophen Brand name: Tylenol Class: Analgesic (non-opioid) Indication: Pain; fever Pearls: - Abbreviation: APAP - Available OTC - Max daily dose: 3–4 g/day - Avoid alcohol
aspirin Brand name: Various Class: NSAID; Salicylate Indication: Antiplatelet (low dose); Analgesic/antipyretic (high dose) Pearls: - Low-dose "baby aspirin" should never be given to infants - ADR: Increased bleeding risk - Abbreviation: ASA
ibuprofen Brand name: Motrin; Advil Class: NSAID Indication: Analgesic; antipyretic (reduce fever) Pearls: - Available OTC - ↑ risk of GI irritation/bleeding - Take with food
naproxen Brand name: Aleve Class: NSAID Indication: Analgesic; antipyretic (reduce fever) Pearls: - Available OTC - ↑ risk of GI irritation/bleeding - Take with food
meloxicam Brand name: Mobic Class: NSAID Indication: Analgesic - arthritis pain Pearls: - ↑ risk of GI irritation/bleeding - Take with food
diclofenac Brand name: Voltaren Class: NSAID Indication: Analgesic - arthritis pain Pearls: - Available as an oral tablet (prescription only) - Available as a topical gel (Rx and OTC) - ↑ risk of GI irritation/bleeding
celecoxib Brand name: Celebrex Class: NSAID Indication: Analgesic - arthritis pain Pearls: - Lower incidence of GI side-effects than other NSAIDs - ADR: Increased risk of heart attack and stroke
hydrocodone / APAP Brand name: Norco Class: Opioid analgesic / non-opioid analgesic Indication: Pain Pearls: - DEA Schedule II - Risk of overdose and addiction - ADR: Respiratory depression; sedation; constipation; euphoria
oxycodone IR Brand name: Roxicodone Class: Opioid analgesic Indication: Pain Pearls: - DEA Schedule II - Risk of overdose and addiction - ADR: Respiratory depression; sedation; constipation; euphoria
oxycodone ER Brand name: OxyContin Class: Opioid analgesic Indication: Pain Pearls: - DEA Schedule II - Risk of overdose and addiction - ADR: Respiratory depression; sedation; constipation; euphoria
oxycodone / APAP Brand name: Percocet Class: Opioid analgesic / non-opioid analgesic Indication: Pain Pearls: - DEA Schedule II - Risk of overdose and addiction - ADR: Respiratory depression; sedation; constipation; euphoria
morphine sulfate IR Brand name: Various Class: Opioid analgesic Indication: Pain Pearls: - DEA Schedule II - Risk of overdose and addiction - ADR: Respiratory depression; sedation; constipation; euphoria
morphine sulfate ER Brand name: MS Contin Class: Opioid analgesic Indication: Pain Pearls: - DEA Schedule II - Risk of overdose and addiction - ADR: Respiratory depression; sedation; constipation; euphoria
fentanyl Brand name: Duragesic Class: Opioid analgesic Indication: Pain Pearls: - Available in a long-acting (72 hours) patch formulation. - DEA Schedule II - Risk of overdose and addiction - ADR: Respiratory depression; sedation; constipation; euphoria
acetaminophen / codeine Brand name: Tylenol #3 Class: Opioid analgesic Indication: Pain Pearls: - DEA Schedule III - Risk of overdose and addiction - ADR: Respiratory depression; sedation; constipation; euphoria
tramadol Brand name: Ultram Class: Opioid analgesic Indication: Pain Pearls: - Lower potency opioid; still risk of dependence - DEA Schedule IV - ADR: Respiratory depression; sedation; constipation; euphoria
Naloxone nasal spray Brand name: Narcan Class: Opioid antagonist Indication: Emergency treatment for opioid overdose Pearls: - Available by prescription and OTC in most states - Effects are temporary. May require repeat dosing. Seek immediate medical attention after use
buprenorphine / naloxone Brand name: Suboxone Class: Opioid partial agonist / opioid antagonist Indication: Opioid use disorder Pearls: - Treats withdrawal symptoms associated with opioid use
cyclobenzaprine Brand name: Flexeril Class: Muscle relaxant Indication: Muscle spasm Pearls: - ADR: Drowsiness; sedation; dizziness; dry mouth - Causes CNS depression. Avoid alcohol and other sedatives
tizanidine Brand name: Zanaflex Class: Muscle relaxant Indication: Muscle spasm Pearls: - ADR: Drowsiness; sedation; dizziness; dry mouth - Causes CNS depression. Avoid alcohol and other sedatives
baclofen Brand name: Lioresal Class: Muscle relaxant Indication: Muscle spasm Pearls: - ADR: Drowsiness; sedation; dizziness; dry mouth - Causes CNS depression. Avoid alcohol and other sedatives
methocarbamol Brand name: Robaxin Class: Muscle relaxant Indication: Muscle spasm Pearls: - ADR: Drowsiness; sedation; dizziness; dry mouth - Causes CNS depression. Avoid alcohol and other sedatives
carisoprodol Brand name: Soma Class: Muscle relaxant Indication: Muscle spasm Pearls: - ADR: Drowsiness; sedation; dizziness; dry mouth - Causes CNS depression. Avoid alcohol and other sedatives - DEA Schedule IV
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