Module 9 Indications and Adverse Effects

ibuprofen, aspirin, ketoralac, celecoxib indications

pain, inflammation, fever

ibuprofen adverse effects

GI irritation, nephrotoxicity

aspirin adverse effects

GI irritation, tinnitus (large doses), salicylate poisining

aspirin education

NOT SAFE FOR CHILDREN (causes reyes sydrome)

ketorolac adverse effects

GI irritation

ketorolac education

limit use to 5 days

celecoxib adverse effects

GI irritation, htn, edema, increased cardiovascular risk

acetaminophen indication

pain, fever

acetaminophen adverse effects

rash, nausea, hepatotoxicity

acetaminophen education

do not exceed 4g per day, check combo products

morphine indication

severe pain

morphine adverse effects

resp depression, constipation, nausea, hypotension

morphine education

avoid alc

buprenorphine indication

moderate pain, opioid dependence or treatment

buprenorphine adverse effects

resp depression, constipation, nausea, HA

buprenorphine edu

sublingual

naloxone indication

opioid OD

naloxone adverse effects

acute withdrawl, aggitation, N/V, hypertension

prednisone indication

inflammatory conditions, autoimmune disorders, allergic reactions, asthma

prednisone adverse effects

mimics cushing syndrome, infection risk, mood changes

prednisone education

taper, take with food