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24. Anti-inflammatories Flashcards

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Name 3 prototypes of NSAIDs

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  • salicylates (Aspirin or ASA)
  • propionic acid derivatives (Ibuprofen)
  • selective COX-2 inhibitors (Celecoxib)
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Name 1 prototype of immune modulators

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Infliximab

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Name 1 prototype of uric acid biosynthesis inhibitors

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Allopurinol

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Name 3 chemical mediators released after tissue injury

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  • histamines
  • kinins
  • prostaglandins
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5 Cardinal Signs of inflammation

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  • erythema (vasodilation)
  • edema (increased membrane permeability)
  • heat (vasodilation)
  • pain (stretching of pain receptors and chemical mediators)
  • loss of function (due to pain and swelling)
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enzyme responsible for converting arachidonic acid into prostaglandins

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cyclooxygenase (COX)

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COX-1 vs COX-2 enzymes

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  • COX-1: protects stomach lining, decreases fever, promotes clotting
  • COX-2: triggers pain and inflammation
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What is caused by Aspirin and NSAIDs when they inhibit both COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes?

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  • inhibit COX-1: loss of stomach lining -> ulcers; prevent clotting
  • inhibit COX-2: reduces pain and inflammation
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What is the function of 2nd generation NSAIDs?

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  • inhibit COX-2: reduces pain and inflammation

- does NOT inhibit COX-1: protects stomach lining and promotes clotting

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list 4 general uses for anti-inflammatories

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  • inflammation
  • pain
  • fever
  • anticoagulant (anti-platelet)
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How is Aspirin used differently than other NSAIDs?

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  • used as an anti-platelet in cardiac/CVA patients
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T/F: ASA can be taken with other NSAIDs

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False; ASA and NSAIDs reduce each others effects

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What form does ASA come in?

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  • enteric-coated pills -> absorbed later in GI system to prevent stomach ulcers
  • can come in regular tablets for those who can’t take full pills (can be crushed)
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MOA of Aspirin (ASA)

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  • inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis

- inhibition of hypothalamic heat-regulator

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Uses for Aspirin

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  • reduce pain/inflammation/fever
  • inhibit platelet aggregation
  • osteoarthritis
  • RA
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Adverse reactions for Aspirin

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  • tinnitus
  • GI bleed/hemolytic anemia
  • agranulocytosis
  • thrombocytopenia
  • hepatotoxicity
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syndrome linked to viral illness in children (ex. chickenpox/influenza) and administration of Aspirin

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Reye’s syndrome

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Sxs of Reye’s syndrome

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  • vomiting
  • lethargy
  • delirium
  • coma
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How are Ibuprofen and Naproxen different from older NSAIDs?

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  • stronger than ASA but less GI irritation

- highly protein bound (risk for drug interactions)

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MOA of Ibuprofen

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  • inhibition of prostaglandin synthesis -> relieving pain and inflammation
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Uses for Ibuprofen

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  • reduce inflammatory process
  • relieve pain
  • reduce fever
  • arthritic conditions
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Adverse reactions for Ibuprofen

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  • hearing loss/tinnitus
  • anemia (LT)
  • neutropenia (LT)
  • thrombocytopenia (LT)
  • nephrotoxicity (LT)
  • anaphylaxis (LT)
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1 contraindication for Ibuprofen

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CABG (increased risk of another MI due to effect in another area of the clotting system)

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What is the only selective COX-2 inhibitor (2nd generation NSAID) and what is it the drug of choice for?

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  • Celecoxib

- used for severe arthritis

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MOA of Celecoxib
- inhibits COX-2 -> inhibits prostaglandin synthesis and inflammation - does not inhibit COX-1
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Uses of Celecoxib
- osteoarthritis - RA - moderate/severe pain - ankylosing spondylitis
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Adverse reactions for Celecoxib
- peripheral edema - bleeding - HTN - CVA (LT)
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What are DMARDs and what are they used for?
- disease modifying anti-rheumatic drugs - include immunosuppressives, immunomodulators, and antimalarials - used to control immune-mediated pain when NSAIDs don't work
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MOA of Infliximab
- binds to TNF and blocks it from attaching to receptors on synovial cell surface - reduces infiltration of inflammatory cells and delays inflammatory process
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Uses for Infliximab
- RA - psoriatic arthritis - spondylitis - ulcerative colitis - Crohn's disease - psoriasis
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Adverse reactions for Infliximab
- severe infections - BP changes - seizures - elevated liver enzymes - Steven-Johnson syndrome - anemia
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Contraindication for Infliximab
heart failure
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What should be considered before starting a pt on Infliximab?
- medication is an immune suppressant (can lead to infection) - review pt's infection risk - make sure they are up to date on all immunizations (especially attenuated virus vaccines before starting)
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serious disorder (usually dug induced) that causes flu symptoms and a painful rash that spread and blisters on the skin and mucous membranes
Steven-Johnson syndrome (SJS)
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more severe form of SJS that causes damage to more than 30% of the skin surface and mucous membranes
toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)
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What should be done to help during a gout attack?
- increase fluid intake | - avoid foods high in purines (organ meats, liver, gravy, and beer)
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MOA of Allopurinol
inhibits final step of uric acid synthesis -> lowers serum uric acid levels
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Uses of Allopurinol
- prophylactic for gout - chronic tophaceous gout - NOT used for acute gout attack
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Adverse reactions for Allopurinol
- hepatic impairment - angioedema - hyperglycemia - hyperlipidemia
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Side effects of Aspirin hypersensitivity or overdose
- tinnitus - dizziness - bronchospasm - flushing/sweating - headache
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Pt teaching for Aspirin
- do NOT give ASA to children w/ flu-like sxs (Reye's) | - take ASA w/ food or fluids (prevents GI distress)
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Pt teaching for Ibuprofen
- do NOT take ASA w/ Ibuprofen or other NSAIDs - pregnant women should not take NSAIDs (may cause congenital defects) - take NSAIDs w/ food or fluids (prevents GI distress)
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Pt teaching for Inflixmab
advise pt not to receive live vaccines while taking Infliximab
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Normal therapeutic range of ASA
15-30 mg/dL

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