Medication management| NSAIDS/acetaminophen |
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Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) have anti-inflammatory and analgesic (pain reducing) effects. The term "non-steroidal" is used to differentiate these drugs from steroids, which have similar anti-inflammatory properties. The more common drugs in this group are aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen. As a group these drugs have a tendency to cause irritation of the upper GI tract, sometimes leading to ulcers. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) are also drugs with analgesic (pain reducing) effects without the anti-inflammatory properties. At doses greater then 4g/day, acetaminophen can have adverse liver effects. |
