3. LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Drug Profile Study
• Definition
• Mechanism of action
• Pharmacokinetics
• Pharmacodynamics
• Indication and posology
• Interactions and management
• Brands available
4. NSAIDS:
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are available by
prescription and over-the-counter (OTC). They are used to relieve
fever and pain, such as those associated with headaches, colds,
flu, and arthritis.
• Examples of prescription NSAIDs include ibuprofen, naproxen,
diclofenac, and celecoxib. Ibuprofen and naproxen are also
available OTC at lower strengths.
• Reference: FDA
8. PHARMACODYNAMIC PROPERTIES:
DRUG CONTRA-INDICATION SIDE EFFECTS/ADRs PREGNANCY
CATEGORY
(FDA)
LACTATION
Common Less
Common
Rare Excreted
in milk
During
Lactation
ASPIRIN Hypersensitivity
Hemorrhagic disorders
Hemophilia
Dyspepsia
nausea
Dyspepsia
Vomiting
Ulceration
Hematemesis
Malena
Hepatotoxicity
Reye’s syndrome
Utricaria
Rhinitis
Major upper GIT
bleeding
Hypoprothrombinsa
emia
Thrombocytopenia
D Yes Discontinue
IBUPROFEN GIT bleeding
Intracranial hemorrhage
Thrombocytopenia
Coagulation defects
Vomiting
Rash
Nausea
Weight gain
Abdominal
cramps
Stomach
soreness
Bleeding gums
Blister
Agitation
C Yes Discontinue
DICLOFENAC Severe renal or hepatic impairment
Hypovolemic
Dehydration
Hemorrhagic diathesis
Cerebrovascular bleeding
Nausea
Constipation
Dry mouth
Esophagitis
Stomatitis
Colitis
Eructation
Pancreatitis
C Yes Discontinue
KETOROLAC Hypersensitivity
Asthma
Nasal polyps
Bronchospasm
Angioedema
Peptic ulceration
Swelling
weight gain (unusual)
Headache
Gas
Bruising
High BP
Skin rash
Sores
Ulcers
Fainting
Depression
Dark urine
Hallucinations
C Yes Discontinue
9. INDICATIONS AND POSOLOGY:
DRUGS INDICATIONS ROUTE OF
ADMINISTR
ATION
POSOLOGY
Neonates Child Adults
ASPIRIN To treat pain, and reduce fever or
inflammation. It is sometimes used to
treat or prevent heart attacks, strokes,
and chest pain (angina). Mild to
moderate pain; fever; various
inflammatory conditions such as
rheumatic fever, rheumatoid arthritis
and osteoarthritis.
By mouth
By rectum
, 300–900mg every 4–6 hours when
necessary; max. 4 g daily
450–900mg every 4 hours (max. 3.6 g
daily)
IBUPROFE
N
Mild to moderate pain, pain and
inflammation
of soft-tissue injuries, pyrexia with
discomfort
By mouth Child 1–3 months 5 mg/kg 3–4 times daily
Child 3–6 months 50 mg 3 times daily; max.
30 mg/kg daily in 3–4 divided doses
Child 6 months–1 year 50 mg 3–4 times daily
max. 30 mg/kg daily in 3–4 divided doses
Child 1–4 years 100 mg 3 times daily; max.
30 mg/kg daily in 3–4 divided doses
Child 4–7 years 150 mg 3 times daily; max.
30 mg/kg daily in 3–4 divided doses.
10. DRUGS INDICATIONS ROUTE OF
ADMINISTRATION
POSOLOGY
Neonates Child Adults
DICLOFENAC
SODIUM
Inflammation and
mild to moderate
pain
Postoperative
Pain
Pain and
inflammation in
rheumatic disease
including juvenile
idiopathic arthritis
By rectum/ mouth
By rectum
. By intravenous infusion
or deep intramuscular
injection into gluteal
muscle
By mouth
Child 6 months–18 years 0.3–1 mg/kg (max.
50 mg) 3 times daily
Child 6–18 years 0.5–1 mg/kg (max. 75 mg)
twice daily for max. 4 days; total daily dose may
alternatively be given in 3 divided doses
Child 2–18 years 0.3–1 mg/kg once or twice
daily for max. 2 days (max. 150 mg daily)
Child 6 months–18 years 1.5–2.5 mg/kg (max.
75 mg) twice daily; total daily dose may alternatively
be given in 3 divided doses
13. • References:
1. Martindale 36th Edi.
2. Goodman and Gillman manual of pharmacology and therapeutics
3. A-Z Drug Effects
4. Pharmaguide 2010
5. BNF for children 2011-2012
6. Food and drug administration (FDA)
7. Drugs.com
8. Drug facts and comparison
9. BNF 61 March 2011