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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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