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    Opioid and Non-opioid Analgesics

    by Cathy Parkes December 04, 2020

    Non-opiod analgesics are use to treat MILD to MODERATE pain. NSAIDs carry risk of GI bleeding, renal toxicity, and GI upset. Opioid analgesics are used to treat MODERATE to SEVERE pain. Monitor for respiratory depression. Naloxone is the antidote!
    Non-opiod analgesics (ex: acetaminophen, NSAIDs) are use to treat MILD to MODERATE pain.
    For acetaminophen, do not exceed 4g/day. NSAIDs carry risk of GI bleeding, renal toxicity, and GI upset.

    Opioid analgesics (ex: morphine, oxycodone) are used to treat MODERATE to SEVERE pain.
    Monitor for respiratory depression. Naloxone is the antidote!
    Cathy Parkes
    Cathy Parkes


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