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NSAIDS non-steroidal anti inflammatory drug analgesia
mild to moderate
fever reducer
protects against ischemic strokes and myocardial infraction
NSAIDS uses reduction in inflammation, reduces fever, absence of injury
Ex. ibuprofen(motrin/Advil) and aspirin
NSAIDS side effects GI discomfort, impaired kidney function, increase of heart attack
and stroke, Reyes syndrome(rare), Salicylism (aspirin overdose)
Non-opioids analgesics acetaminophen(Tylenol),
Non-selective NSAIDS-(ibuprofen (advil), naproxen(aleve), Ketorolac
COX-2-Celecoxib
Opioid analgesics morphine, Fentanyl, Hydromorphone, Oxycodone
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Adjuvant analgesics local anesthics
Anti-convulsants:
anti-depressants:
local anesthetics Bupivacaine, ropivacaine, Lidocaine
Anti-convulsants (seizures) gabapentin, pregablin
Anti-depressants analgesia despramine, nortpyline, duloxetine
Opioids relief of moderate to severe, sedation, reduction in bowel motility, cough
suppression(codeine)
Opioids side effects Nausea, vomiting,constipation, sedation, urinary retention,
confusion, hard to arouse.