A>T/C Costochondritis

P>DIET: Regular Diet, Increase oral fluid intake

LABS: 12L ECG
MEDS:
1. Paracetamol 500mg/tab, take 1 tab every 4 hours as needed for fever
2. Naproxen 550mg/tablet, take 1 tablet now for pain with meals (Initial dose for
Dysmenorrhea/Musculoskeletal)
Naproxen 275mg/tablet, take 1 tablet every 6 to 8 hours as needed for pain with
meals (Maintenance dose for Dysmenorrhea/Musculoskeletal)
3. Diclofenac 50mg/tablet, take 1 tablet twice a day or three times a day as needed
for pain with meals (Max: QID)
4. Meloxicam 7.5mg/tablet, take 1 tablet once a day for pain with meals (OA and
elderly or on dialysis)
Meloxicam 15mg/tablet, take 1 tablet once a day for pain with meals (RA)
5. Celecoxib 200mg/capsule, take 1 capsule twice a day for 3 days or as needed for
pain
6. Etoricoxib 30 60 90 120mg/tablet, take 1 tablet daily for 4 days as needed for
pain (OA: 30 or 60mg OD; Gout or dysmenorrhea: 120mg OD max 8 days)
7. Eperisone 50mg/tab, 1 tablet every 8 hours to be taken with meals as muscle
relaxant
ADVISE: Avoid carrying heavy objects, apply warm compress, avoid strenuous
activities, massage
FOLLOW UP: once with results