NON-NARCOTICS

1. Salicylates
a. Salicylic acid parent compound, toxic internally
b. Sodium Salicylate internal use as an analgesic, may be used in patients
allergic to aspirin
c. Methyl Salicylate external use, flavoring in cooking
d. Acetylsalicylic acid most commonly used, Triple Asl
e. Salicylamide less GI irritation
f. Diflunisal
2. Aspirin
- Absorbed from the GIT
Unwanted effects:
a. Gastrointestinal
b. Haemostatic effect
c. Uricosuric effect
d. Antithrombotic effect
3. Pura-Aminophenols
3.1.
Acetaminophen
Adverse effect: Hemolytic Anemia, Hepatic Necrosis
3.2.
Phenacetin
Adverse effect: Methemoglobinemia