Summary: Hundreds of OTC products, with nuanced combinations of medications, presented with bold colors and appealing claims, cloud what could be a clear picture of which product would be best for you. In this podcast, we address the oral over-the-counter options for pain, one ingredient at a time, for indications such as fever, pain, inflammation, and hang-overs. In the search for OTC pain meds at the grocery or drug store, the question of trade name versus generics presents another question. Are they the same?
Topics:
· Acetaminophen vs NSAIDS 01:45
· Acetaminophen – Centrlal/Brain 03:33
· NSAIDS – Peripheral/Body 04:12
· Children 07:00
· Sprains and Strains 08:40
· Naproxen 09:20
· Hangovers 10:40
· Vasopressin 11:10
· Generic vs. Trade Name 14:00
· New Drug Application 14:34
· Narrow Therapeutic Index 16:48
· Phenytoin, Digoxin, Anticonvulsants 17:05
· Orphan Drugs 18:36
· Research 19:31
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