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Pharmacology Flashcards

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indications of aspirin

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analgesic
antipyretic
anti-inflammatory
anti-platelet

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ADR of aspirin

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gastritis
nausea
GI tract bleeding
- anticoagulant via warfarin

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NSAID examples

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ibuprofen
naproxen
indomethacin

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indication of NSAID

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analgesic
antipyretic
anti-inflammatory
OA/RA
myalgia

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NSAID ADR

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GI irritation
fluid retention/edema
renal/liver problems
bleeding risk
– especially if with warfarin

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COX-2 NSAIDs

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colecoxib
rofecoxib

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indication of COX-2

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analgesic
antipyretic
anti-inflammatory
OA/RA
myalgia

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ADR of COX-2

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associated with some hear conditions

renal/liver problems

anemia

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corticosteroid common ending

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-sone

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indication of corticosteroids

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anti-inflammatory
OA/RA
bursitis
frozen shoulder
acute radiculopathy

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ADR of corticosteroids

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acute - GI, nausea, fluid retention, weight gain, depression/anxiety/mood swings

long term - osteoporosis
avascular necrosis
breakdown/weakening of tendons
endocrine disorders

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antiosteoporosis agents

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aka bisphosphonates
- alendronate, risedronate, teriparatide

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indications of biphosphonates

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Osteoporosis
paget’s
osteoclastic bone resorption
to increase bone mass density

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ADR of biphosphonates

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GI disturbance
myalgia
osteonecrosis

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muscle relaxants indication

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mm spasm/inc tone

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mm relaxant ADR

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abuse / withdrawal in long term usage

drowsiness/lethargy
- decreased alertness

ataxia

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opioid analgesics indication

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analgesia
mod-severe acute pain
cancer-related pain

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ADR of opioid analgesics

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sedation, confusion
vertigo
constipation
addiction
respiratory depression
inc risk of falls

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non-opioid analgesics

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acetaminophen / Tylenol

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indication of non-opioid analgesics

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analgesia
antipyretic

21
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acetaminophen vs aspirin

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acet = not associated with GI disturbances

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