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CLASS: non- opioid, inhibition of PG synthesis
USUAL DOSE: Adults 1g qid, m4g d, Child: 15mg/kg qid
USE: mild to moderate pain , fever
MONITORING: LFT, Na and phenylketonurea
SIDE EFFECTS: increased Transferases.
Cleared: Hepatically |
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CLASS: Opioid- binds to mu receptors.
USUAL DOSE: (N, I): 2.5-5mg q4h and titrate. (SR): total d doses bd
USE: Moderate to severe pain
(M): sedation, bowels, dependance, LFT, CrCL
(SE): N, V, dyspepsia, drowsiness, C, H, dizziness, itch, miosis, urinary retention, constipation, (IF) respiratory depression bronchospasm, confussion, hallucination, agitation, mood changes, tremor, HTN, bradycardia, flushing, (R) SIADH, seizure |
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CLASS: Opioid- binds to mu receptors and inhibits the re-uptake of serotonin and NA.
USUAL DOSE: 50-100mg q4-6h m 400mg d, redrenal/severe hepatic impairment
USE: Moderate- severe acute or chronic pain.
MONITORING: serotonin toxicity, CrCl, LTF, age
SIDE EFFECTS: (C) H, CNS stim, weakness, sweating, itch, rash, sleep disorder, dyspepsia (IF) depression, difficult concentration, (R) anaphylaxis, steven johnson syn, necrosis, seizure, |
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CLASS: penicillin- targets Gram + gram - cocci
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CLASS: HMG- CoA reductase inhibitor
USUAL DOSE: 20-80mg daily.
USES: Hypercholesterolemia
HTN pts with additional risk factors |
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CLASS: HMG-CoA reducatase inhibitor
DOSE: 20-80mg nocte
USES: Hypercholesterolemia, High risk of CHD, Familial hypercholesterolemia in children, mixed hyperlipidemia
MONITORING: grapefruit juice, CrCl.
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