Analgesic Classification Drugs Flashcards

Analgesic Classification Drugs

• Tylenol

  • Trade Name: Tylenol
  • Classification: Analgesic, Antipyretic
  • Generic Name: Acetaminophen
  • OTC: Available over-the-counter
  • Therapeutic Use: Relieves pain and reduces fever.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Percocet

  • Trade Name: Percocet
  • Classification: Analgesic, Narcotic (Opioid)
  • Generic Name: Acetaminophen/Oxycodone
  • Prescription: Requires a prescription
  • Therapeutic Use: Relieves moderate to moderately severe pain.

• 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.

• 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.

• Ultram

  • Trade Name: Ultram
  • Classification: Analgesic, Narcotic (Opioid)
  • Generic Name: Tramadol Hydrochloride
  • Prescription: Requires a prescription
  • Therapeutic Use: Treats moderate to severe pain.

• 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.

• Fioricet

  • Trade Name: Fioricet
  • Classification: Analgesic, Stimulant, Barbiturate
  • Generic Name: Acetaminophen, Butalbital, and Caffeine
  • Prescription: Requires a prescription
  • Therapeutic Use: Relieves tension headaches.