NSAIDS

WHAT ARE NSAIDS?

NSAIDs are used to help people especially elders with inflammation of the joints that cause unneeded pain.

SIDE EFFECTS

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• Indigestion, heart burn, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and anorexia
• Flatulences, diarrhea, or constipation
• Silent ulceration

LESS COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

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• Prolonged bleeding time
• Liver toxicity & kidney dysfunction
• Hypertension, exacerbation of heart failure
• Bronchospasm
• Visual or hearing problems
• Increased risk of cardiovascular problems

DIFFERENT TYPES OF NSAIDS

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• Ibuprofen ( Advil, Motrin, Nuprin )
• Naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn)
• COX-2 inhibitors (Celebrex)

PATIENT EDUCATION

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• Administer with food.
• Not exceeding dosage.
• Do not take aspirin, alcohol, or any other drug at the same time.
• Possibility of silent bleeding.
• Reducing dosage of NSAIDs and substituting acetaminophen.
• Try to exercise and heat control for pain.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

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• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• History of GI problems
• Uncontrolled hypertension
• Kidney disease
• Myocardial Infarction
• Pregnancy and Lactation

SOURCES

• Webmd.com
• Drugs.com
• Essentials of Pharmacology for Health Occupations (book)
• Medscape.com