Musculoskeletal System

osteomyelitis

bacterial infection that destroys bone tissue

osteoporosis

calcium deficiency causing brittle brones

alendronate brand name

fosamax

what classification is fosamax (alendronate)

bisphosphonate

what classification is (boniva) ibandronate

bisphosphonate

ibandronate brand name

boniva

what classification is fosamax plus D (alendronate/cholecalciferol)

bisphosphonate

alendronate/cholecalciferol brand name

fosamax plus D

paget’s disease

soft, fragile bones that bend easily

anemia

lack of RBCs

lukemia

mutation of WBCs

bursitis

inflammation of the bursae

tendonitis

inflammation of the tendons

myalgia

overall pain due to overuse or injury of muscles

rheumatoid arthritis

autoimmune disorder where body attacks its own tissues, causing inflammation in the joints

osteoarthritis

gradual breakdown of joint cartilage over time

gout

accumulation of uric acid crystals in the joints

disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)

suppress immune system’s abnormal response, reducing inflammation and preventing further joint damage

what is osteoarthritis treated with

NSAIDs, COX-2 inhibitors, analgesics, SNRIs. corticosteroids, and opioids

what is osteoporosis treated with

ibuprofen brand name

motrinw

what classification is Motrin (ibuprofen)

NSAID

what classification is Naprosyn/Aleve (naproxen)

NSAID

naproxen brand name

naprosyn/aleve

what classification is Celebrex (celecoxib)

NSAID

celecoxib brand name

celebrex

what classification is mobic (meloxicam)

NSAID

meloxicam brand name

mobic

treatment for gout

colchicine & allopurinol

what does colchicine do

reduce inflammation from gout

what does allopurinol do

prevents gout attacks

allopurinol brand name

Zyloprim

side effects of colchicine

gastrointestinal issuess

side effects of allopurinol (Zyloprim)

liver toxicity

NSAID mechanism of action in treating osteoarthritis

inhibit COX-1 & COX-2 enzymes

multiple sclerosis (MS)

immune system attacks myelin sheath in neurons, causing communication problems between brain & body

cerebral palsy

results from brain damage around time of birth, affecting muscle control & coordination

medications for reducing muscle stiffness and spasms

muscle relaxants

what classification is Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine)

muscle relaxant

cyclobenzaprine brand name

flexeril

what classification is soma (carisoprodol)

muscle relaxant

carisoprodol brand name

soma

what classification is skelaxin (metaxalone)

muscle relaxant

metaxalone brand name

skelaxin

cyclobenzaprine side effects

drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness

carisoprodol side effects

dizziness, potential dependency

metaxalone side effects

drowsiness, nausea, mild dizziness