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Q6 Analgesics Each Answer Has Been Cross-Checked for Accuracy Last document update:   ago

Morphine Sulfate - Answer (MS Contin) Schedule II Methadone - Answer (generic only) Schedule II Fentanyl - Answer (Duragesic) Schedule II Oxycodone Extended Release - Answer (Oxycontin) Schedule II Oxycodone Immediate Release - Answer (Roxicodone) Schedule II Oxycodone and Acetaminophen - Answer (Percocet, Roxicet, Endocet) Schedule II Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen - Answer (Vicodin, Lortab, Lorcet, Norco) Schedule III Codeine and Acetaminophen - Answer (Tylenol #3) Schedule III.............

MISCELLANEOUS ANALGESICS LATEST EDITION 2024 Last document update:   ago

Two commonly used analgesics fall into categories of their own and are discussed here. Acetaminophen, one of the most commonly used analgesics, as well as antipyretics, is generally well tolerated but noted for its hepatotoxicity when given in doses exceeding daily recommendations. Butalbital combinations are most frequently used to treat headaches. Mechanism of Action for the Drug Class Acetaminophen inhibits brain prostaglandin synthesis, leading to analgesic and antipyretic activity. Buta...