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NSAIDS and Non-opioid Analgesics
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Pharmacology
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05/02/2010
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Aspirin
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-irreversible inhibitor of COX activity
-don’t give to kids with fever (reyes syndrome)
Term
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
 Definition
-metabolized in the liver to a toxic metabolite that is detoxified by glutathione
-administration would result in milder side effects than are usually associated with NSAIDs
-if administered with opioids, may result in hepatic toxicity
Term
diclofenac (Voltaren)
 Definition
NSAID
Term
Ketorolac (Toradal)
 Definition
NSAID indicated for mild to moderate post-op pain and can be given IV or IM
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