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NSAIDs
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is an NSAID? | Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. |
| NSAID: Action? | Inhibit prostaglandin or leukotriene pathways of inflammation. |
| Prostaglandin pathway? | Potentiates action of inflammatory substances (histamine, bradykinin) in production of edema and pain. |
| Leukotriene pathway? | Also mediators of inflammation |
| NSAIDs: Indications? | Headache, gout, diabetic neuropathy, hypertension, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, pain relief (analgesia) |
| NSAIDs: Contraindications? | Known drug allergy. Risk of bleeding. |
| NSAIDs: SE/AE? | GI distress: heartburn, GI bleeding, mucosal lesions (aspirin) |
| NSAIDs: Toxicity? | GI effects, tinnitus, CNS- dizziness, drowsiness; metabolic acidosis. |
| NSAIDs: Contraindications? | Pregnancy, lactation, hepatic or renal disease, cardiovascular dysfunction, GI bleeding or peptic ulcers |
| NSAIDs: Obtain baseline on...? | Skin lesions, temperature, orientation, vital signs, perfusion, CBC, liver/renal tests, stool guiac |
| Ibuprofen: What is it? | Propionic acid agent |
| Ibuprofen: Max strength for nonprescription? | 200 mg |
| Ibuprofen: Indications? | Anti-inflammatory, analgesia, anti-pyretic. Used for: rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, dental pain, etc. |
| Ibuprofen: Trade names? | Motrin, Advil |
| Ibuprofen: Contraindications? | Pregnancy. Drug allergy |
| Ibuprofen: SE/AE? | Dizziness, headache, somnolence (drowsiness), fatigue, rash, nausea, bleeding, constipation |
| Salicylates: Action? | Inhibit prostaglandins. Anti-pyretic. Inhibits platelet aggregation (clotting) |
| Salicylates: Indications? | Pain, fever, inflammatory conditions (rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis). Prevention of stroke (CVA), heart attack (MI) |
| Salicylates: Contraindiations? | Pregnancy, lactation, pediatric patients, those w/ bleeding tendencies. |
| What condition can salicylates cause in pediatric patients? | Reye's syndrome: Potentially fatal disease, brain and liver effects, hypoglycemia. Rash, vomiting, and liver damage. |
| Salicylates: SE/AE? | Nausea, vomiting, heartburn, epigastric discomfort, clotting, dizziness, tinnitis, diarrhea, tachypnea (rapid breathing), confusion |
| Aspirin: Indications? | Prophylaxis of cardiovascular disease or stroke. (81 mg/day) Analgesic for headache, neuralgia (nerve pain), inflammation. |
| Aspirin: Children? | Avoid in children with flu-like symptoms- may cause Reye's. |
| What is Toradol? | Trade name: Keterolac. Used for analgesic effects. Requires prescription. Unique chemical structure. Only NSAID that can be given orally or injectable. |