Tag: Nsaids

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Daypro  NSAIDs Description NSAID of the propionic acid class; once daily administrationUsed for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis in adults; also used in pediatric patients as young as 6 years for juvenille idiopathic arthritis (JIA)All NSAIDs may cause an increased risk of serious gastrointestinal or cardiovascular events; use…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Aleve PM  Analgesics, Other Combos Description Naproxen: Inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins in body tissues by inhibiting at least 2 cyclooxygenase (COX) isoenzymes, COX-1 and COX-2 Diphenhydramine: Histamine H1-receptor antagonist that elicits sedative effects Indications Indicated in Sleeplessness due to Pain Contraindications Hypersensitivity Naproxen Absolute: Aspirin allergy; perioperative…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Treximet NSAIDs;  Serotonin 5-HT-Receptor Agonists Description Combination NSAID (naproxen) and serotonin-receptor agonist (sumatriptan)Used for acute treatment of migraine attacks with or without auraMay reduce migraine recurrence as compared with monotherapy with either naproxen or sumatriptan Indications For the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura. Contraindications…

Brands Classes DEA Class;  Rx Common Brand Names; Vimovo Pain Management, Other Description Fixed-dose combination of an immediate release proton pump inhibitor and an enteric coated NSAID within single tablet; as with all NSAIDs may increase CV events; used to reduce risk of adverse GI effects in treatment of OA, RA, and ankylosing spondylitis.  …

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC, Common Brand Names; Aleve-D Sinus & Headache  Cough/Cold, Other Combos;  Analgesic/Decongestant Combos Description Naproxen: Inhibits cyclooxygenase; [at least 2 isoenzymes, cyclooxygenase-1 (COX-1) & -2 (COX-2)], thereby inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis Pseudoephedrine: Alpha adrenergic agonist Indications Naproxen and pseudoephedrine is a combination medicine used to treat stuffy nose, sinus congestion, headache, fever, and…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC, Rx Common Brand Names; Aleve, EC Naprosyn, Anaprox, Anaprox DS, Naprosyn, Naprox Sodium, Naproxen EC, Naproxen SR, Naprelan, Menstridol NSAIDs  Description Propionic acid NSAID; has antipyretic and analgesic properties; used for OA, RA, mild to moderate pain, and migraine; all formulations liberate naproxen as the active drug; increases risk of serious…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Relafen NSAIDs  Description NSAID of the acetic acid chemical class; requires conversion to active metabolite for anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic activity; causes an increased risk of serious gastrointestinal adverse effects; may cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular events; use lowest effective dose for the shortest possible…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Zynrelef NSAIDs Local Anesthetics, Parenteral Description Bupivacaine: Local amide anesthetic; blocks generation and conduction of nerve impulses presumably by increasing the electrical excitation threshold in the nerve, by slowing nerve impulse propagation, and by reducing the rate of action potential rise Meloxicam: Member of oxicam class; inhibits…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Mobic, Vivlodex, Anjeso, Qmiiz NSAIDs Description Oral and parenteral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)Used for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and moderate or severe pain alone or in combination with other non-NSAID analgesicsAssociated with increased risk of serious cardiovascular or gastrointestinal (GI) tract adverse effects Indications For…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Ponstel NSAIDs Description Anthranilic acid (fenamate) NSAID; may cause an increased risk of serious gastrointestinal and cardiovascular adverse events; use lowest effective dose for the shortest possible duration. Indications For the treatment of dysmenorrhea.For the treatment of mild pain and moderate pain.  Contraindications Hypersensitivity, ASA allergy, history…

Generic Only Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names;  NSAIDs Description Anthranilic acid (fenamate) NSAID for mild to moderate pain; may cause an increased risk of serious gastrointestinal adverse effects and serious cardiovascular events; use lowest effective dose for the shortest possible duration. Indications Indicated for relief of signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, including…

Brands Classes DEA Class; OTC Rx Common Brand Names; Nexcede NSAIDs Description Propionic acid NSAID; immediate-release formulation used for acute pain; available as Rx and OTC; causes an increased risk of serious gastrointestinal adverse effects; may cause an increased risk of serious cardiovascular events; use lowest effective dose for the shortest possible duration. Indications For…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Omidria  Cycloplegics/Mydriatics; Ophthalmic NSAIDs Description Combination of an alpha 1-adrenergic receptor agonist (phenylephrine) and a non-selective cyclooxygenase inhibitor (ketorolac)Used during cataract surgery or intraocular lens replacement and is indicated for maintaining pupil size by preventing intraoperative miosis and reducing post-operative painSolution must be diluted in ophthalmic irrigation solution…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Toradol NSAIDs Description Pyrrolo-pyrrole NSAID; for the short-term relief of pain; max of 5 consecutive days regardless of dosage form(s) used. Indications Moderately Severe Acute Pain; Short-term (≤5 days) management of moderately severe acute pain that requires analgesia at opioid level; not indicated for minor or chronic…

Brands Classes DEA Class; Rx Common Brand Names; Indocin, Indocin SR, Tivorbex NSAIDs Description Indoleacetic acid NSAID; analgesic and antipyretic effects; used for RA and OA and in premature neonates to close a patent ductus arteriosus; increases risk of serious GI events; may increase risk of serious CV events; use lowest effective dose for shortest possible…