Mont. Admin. r. 24.165.520 - NONSTEROIDAL ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS PROTOCOLS
(1) Clinicians may use nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory agents as directed by a licensed medical practitioner with
prescriptive authority.
(2)
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents act by blocking the formation of
prostaglandins.
(3) Nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory agents are indicated for acute inflammation including but not
limited to tendonitis, arthritis, and bursitis.
(4) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents are
contraindicated when there is a local infection or abrasion at the site of
application. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents are also contraindicated
when there is sensitivity to topical anti-inflammatory agents.
(5) The specific nonsteroidal
anti-inflammatory agents permitted by this rule are:
(a) ketaprofen 20 percent (10 percent is
available without prescription);
(b) piroxicam 1 percent or 2 percent;
(c) ibuprofen, up to 20 percent;
and
(d) diclofenac 2.5 percent.
Notes
AUTH: 37-24-201, 37-24-202, MCA IMP: 37-24-108, 37-24-109, MCA
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