Analgesics Flashcards
Prostaglandins mediate what?
Local inflammatory mediators
PGE2 sensitizes what?
Nerve endings to the action of bradykinin, histamine, and other chemical mediators
All NSIDs act how?
By inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandins
What are the two conventional NSAIDs?
Acetylsalicylic Acid
Celecoxib
What is the “other” NSAID?
Acetaminophen
What is the life cycle of platelets?
7-10 days
Why is it best to discontinue NSAIDs for 2 weeks before surgery?
NSAIDs kill off platelets, so you need to allow them to regenerate before surgery
What dose of ASA is needed for analgesia?
160-325mg
What dose of ASA is needed for anti-pyretic?
160-325mg
What dose of ASA is needed for anti-inflammatory?
325-650mg
What dosing of ASA will kill platelets?
80-160mg
How/why does ASA kill platelets?
Causes irreversible inhibition of COX-1(TXA2) for the life of the platelets
What two benefits does Acetaminophen have over ASA?
No GI effects
Safe in pregnancy
What two disadvantages does Acetaminophen have compared to ASA?
No inflammatory control
No platelet inhibition (may not be an advantage…)
What is the MOA of Aspirin?
Irreversibly, non-selectively inhibits COX, reducing PG and TXA2 synthesis
What are the two common adverse effects of Aspirin?
Bleeding time doubles
Headache
What is the one hypersensitivity reaction to Aspirin?
Angioedema
What conditions cause Reye’s Syndrome?
A child with a fever from an active viral infection taking Aspirin
What three things occur in Reye’s Syndrome?
GI disturbances
Liver Degeneration
Encephalopathy
What is the rate of mortality in Reye’s Syndrome?
35%
Reye’s Syndrome can occur in kids up to about what age?
15
Aspirin reacts with what three groups of drugs?
- Ophthalmic/oral NSAIDS and Omega-3s
- Aectaminophen and Cyclosporine
- Steroids
What is the result of an Aspirin and NSAID/Omega-3 interaction?
Hemorrhage risk - additive
What is the result of an Aspirin and Acetaminophen/cyclosporine interaction?
Nephrotoxicity - additive
What is the result of an Aspirin and Steroid interaction?
GI toxicity - additive
What are the 5 contraindications associated with Aspirin?
- Hemorrhagic disorders
- Pregnancy, esp. 3rd trimester
- Corneal denervation/dry eye
- NSAID/ASA induced asthma
- Chronic GIT inflammation/active peptic ulcer
What are the two indications for Acetaminophen?
Mild pain
Fever
What is the MOA of Acetaminophen for the analgesic effect?
Inhibits COX and enhances 5-HT release
What is the MOA of Acetaminophen for the antipyretic effect?
Acts centrally at the hypothalamus by inhibiting PG synthetase
Acetaminophen only inhibits inflammation where?
Centrally - not peripherally
What are the 3 common side effects of Acetaminophen?
Nausea
Rash
Headache
What are the 3 serious adverse effects of Acetaminophen?
Acute hepatotoxicity
Acute renal tubular necrosis
Chronic analgesic nephropathy
What are the three categories of drugs that interact with Acetaminophen?
Acetaminophen/antihitstaminic combos
ASA
Lidocaine Topical
What is the effect of the interaction of Acetaminophen with acetaminophen/antihistaminic combos?
Hepatotoxicity - additive
What is the effect of the interaction of Acetaminophen with ASA?
Nephropathy - additive
What is the effect of the interaction of acetaminophen with topical lidocaine?
Methemoglobinemia - additive
What are the 4 indications for Celecoxib?
Arthritis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Dysmenorrhea
Acute pain
What is the MOA of Celecoxib?
Selectively inhibits COX-2 and reduces PG synthesis
What is the common adverse effect of Celecoxib?
Headache
What are the 3 cardiovascular black box warnings of Celecoxib?
Stroke
Myocardial infarction
Congestive heart failure
What are the 2 GI black box warnings for Celecoxib?
Bleed
Ulceration/perforation