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Definition
ibuprofen
(Mild to moderate pain, Fever, Inflammation)
-Stomach upset
-Stomach bleed
-Take with food or milk
-Avoid if cardiovascular risk |
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Definition
naproxen sodium
(Mild to moderate pain, Fever, Inflammation)
-Stomach upset
-Stomach bleed
-Take with food or milk
-Avoid if cardiovascular risk |
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Definition
acetylsalicylic acid
(Mild to moderate pain, Fever, Inflammation, Heart attack and Stroke Prevention)
-Stomach upset
-Stomach bleed
-Take with food or milk and water
-Risk of Reye's Syndrome in Children 18 and under
-Ringing in ears with high doses |
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Definition
acetaminophen (APAP)
(MILD to moderate pain, Fever)
-Watch for MAX dose of APAP combo products
-Take with water |
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Term
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Definition
hydrocodone/acetaminophen
CII
(MODERATE to severe pain)
-Watch for MAX dose of APAP combo products
-Take with water
-Stomach upset
-Constipation
-Drowsiness |
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Definition
oxycodone
CII
(Moderate to SEVERE pain)
-Stomach upset
-Constipation
-Drowsiness
-Do not crush or chew controlled release tablets |
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Term
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Definition
celecoxib
(Mild to moderate pain, Inflammation)
-Stomach upset
-Stomach bleed
-Take with food or milk
-Avoid if cardiovascular risk
-Avoid Alcohol |
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Definition
tramadol
(MODERATE to moderately severe pain)
-Constipation
-Drowsiness
-Dizziness
-Avoid if history of seizures or head trauma |
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Term
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Definition
cyclobenzaprine
(Muscle Spasms)
-Drowsiness |
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Term
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Definition
methylprednisolone
(Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory for Asthma Poision Ivy, etc.)
-Finish entire course of medication
-Upset stomach
-Take with food or milk |
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