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What is the generic name for Tylenol?
What classification does Bayer belong to?
Analgesic, Antipyretic, Anticoagulant, Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID)
Tylenol 3 is an OTC medication.
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What is the generic name for Duragesic?
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What therapeutic use does Vicodin serve?
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What is the classification of Demerol?
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What is the primary therapeutic use of Percocet?
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Pyridium can only be obtained with a prescription.
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What is the generic name for Ultracet?
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What is the trade name of Hydromorphone Hydrochloride?
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Which of the following is a component of Fioricet?
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Study Notes
Analgesic Classification Drugs
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Tylenol
- Trade Name: Tylenol
- Classification: Analgesic, Antipyretic
- Generic Name: Acetaminophen
- OTC: Available over-the-counter
- Therapeutic Use: Relieves pain and reduces fever.
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Bayer
- Trade Name: Bayer
- Classification: Analgesic, Antipyretic, Anticoagulant, NSAID
- Generic Name: Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
- OTC: Available over-the-counter
- Therapeutic Use: Reduces fever and alleviates mild to moderate pain.
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Tylenol 3
- Trade Name: Tylenol 3
- Classification: Analgesic, Antipyretic, Narcotic
- Generic Name: Acetaminophen with Codeine Phosphate
- Prescription: Requires a prescription
- Therapeutic Use: Relieves mild to moderate pain and reduces fever.
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Duragesic
- Trade Name: Duragesic
- Classification: Analgesic, Narcotic (Opioid)
- Generic Name: Fentanyl
- Prescription: Requires a prescription
- Therapeutic Use: Manages severe ongoing pain and aids pain control post-surgery.
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Vicodin
- Trade Name: Vicodin
- Classification: Analgesic, Narcotic
- Generic Name: Hydrocodone/Paracetamol
- Prescription: Requires a prescription
- Therapeutic Use: Relieves severe pain for patients needing round-the-clock treatment.
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Demerol
- Trade Name: Demerol
- Classification: Synthetic Opioid Analgesic
- Generic Name: Meperidine
- Prescription: Requires a prescription
- Therapeutic Use: Treats severe pain, typically pre/post-surgery; not for long-term use.
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Percocet
- Trade Name: Percocet
- Classification: Analgesic, Narcotic (Opioid)
- Generic Name: Acetaminophen/Oxycodone
- Prescription: Requires a prescription
- Therapeutic Use: Relieves moderate to moderately severe pain.
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Pyridium
- Trade Name: Pyridium
- Classification: Analgesic
- Generic Name: Phenazopyridine
- OTC: Available over-the-counter in lower strengths, prescription required for higher strengths
- Therapeutic Use: Relieves urinary tract infection symptoms.
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Ultracet
- Trade Name: Ultracet
- Classification: Nonopioid Analgesic
- Generic Name: Tramadol and Acetaminophen
- Prescription: Requires a prescription
- Therapeutic Use: Short-term relief of moderate to moderately severe pain.
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Ultram
- Trade Name: Ultram
- Classification: Analgesic, Narcotic (Opioid)
- Generic Name: Tramadol Hydrochloride
- Prescription: Requires a prescription
- Therapeutic Use: Treats moderate to severe pain.
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Dilaudid
- Trade Name: Dilaudid
- Classification: Opioid (narcotic), Analgesic
- Generic Name: Hydromorphone Hydrochloride
- Prescription: Requires a prescription
- Therapeutic Use: Manages severe pain requiring opioid analgesics when other treatments are insufficient.
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Fioricet
- Trade Name: Fioricet
- Classification: Analgesic, Stimulant, Barbiturate
- Generic Name: Acetaminophen, Butalbital, and Caffeine
- Prescription: Requires a prescription
- Therapeutic Use: Relieves tension headaches.
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