Florida Dental Hygienist Ebook Continuing Education

Figure 2: Stepwise Guidelines for Acute Nociceptive Orofacial Pain

Table 1: Currently Available NSAIDs in the United States for Mild to Moderate Nociceptive Pain Chemical Class Acetic Acids Generic Name

Diclofenac Immediate Release Cataflam, Cambia

Diclofenac Delayed Release

Indomethacin Immediate Release

Indomethacin Sustained Release

Etodolac

Ketorolac*

Ketorolac*

Sulindac

Brand name(s)

Voltaren

Lodine

Indocin

Indocin SR

Toradol

Sprix

Clinoril

Prescription status

Rx

Rx

Rx

Rx

Rx

Rx

Rx

Rx

Oral dosage formulations and usual adult dosages

Tablets: 10 mg q4-6h IM: 30 mg q6h PO: 40 IM: 120 if <65 years old and 60 if >65 years old; limit 5 days max. 10 mg comparable to ibuprofen 400-800 mg or naproxen 500- 550 mg.

1 spray in each nostril q6-8h

50 mg q8-12h

50 mg q12h

200-400 mg q6-8h

25-50 mg q6-8h

75 mg q12-24h

200 mg q12h

126 if <65 years old and 63 if >65 years old

Maximum recommended daily dose (mg)

200

200

1,000

200

150

400

Zipsor 25 mg capsules are given q6h.

200 mg comparable to ibuprofen 400 mg.

Should be taken with food.

Do not crush or chew.

Intranasal 15.75mg per spray.

Liquid: 5 mg/mL.

Do not crush or chew.

Notes

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Book Code: DHFL2624

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