Anti-inflamatory Flashcards
1
Q
Aspirin
A
non-reversible COX Binding, inhibits COX like all NSAIDs and is additionally anti-platelet
2
Q
ibuprofen
A
typical NSAID, reversible, inhibits COX
3
Q
Paracetamol
A
reversible, non-competitive COX binding, slightly selective for COX2, less side effects but little anti-inflammatory capacity.
4
Q
Diclofenac
A
Topical NSAID
5
Q
hydrocortisone
A
Standard glucocorticoid, inhibits arachadonic acid synthesis, strong immunosuppressant
6
Q
Prednisone
A
Standard glucocorticoid, inhibits arachadonic acid synthesis, strong immunosuppressant
7
Q
Celecoxib
A
COX2 selective NSAID, slective by virtue of smaller channel size of COX1. Has bad cardiac side effects
