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Anti-inflammatory Pharm Flashcards

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non pharmacological therapeutic options for inflammation

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-rest, heat/cold, weight reduction, surgery

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two pharmacological therapeutic options for inflammation

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-NSAIDs
-glucocorticoids

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three main benefits of NSAIDS

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-anti-inflammatory effects
-anti-pyretic effects
-analgesic effects

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what are prostaglandins required for and what are the synthesized from

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-Prostaglandins (PGs) are required for normal homeostasis in all tissues

-They are synthesized from arachidonic acid by cyclooxygenase (COX) enzymes

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what are the two main enzymes that prostaglandins are synthesized from

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COX1 and COX2

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how is COX1 normally present

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normal housekeeping enzyme present at low levels in most tissues

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how is COX2 normally present

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normally present at much lower levels in most tissues but is important for homeostasis in a few tissues (renal medulla, gastric mucosa)

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what COX is involved in healing gastric ulcers

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COX2

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what does thromboxane do

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promotion of platelet aggregation

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what does prostacyclin do

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inhibition of platelet aggregation, vasodilation

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what do other prostaglandins do

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maintenance of tissue blood flow

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what do PGE2 and PGI2 do in the stomach

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they are involved in gastric mucosa protection (decreased acid secretion by gastric parietal cells, increased bicarb and mucus production, increased vasodilation)

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what is the role of prostaglandins (eicosanoids) in inflammation

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-COX2 is up-regulated in response to plasma membrane damage or inflammatory mediator release COX2 induction is a local response that occurs at the site of cell damage or mediator release = marked vasodilation occurs, promoting inflammation

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what is phospholipase A2 stimulated by

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cell membrane damage

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what type of enzymes do NSAIDS inhibit

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COX enzymes (both 1 and 2)

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what is the effect of NSAIDS inhibiting COX enzymes (4)

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-Reduces synthesis of PGs, including those that promote vasodilation
-Reduces blood flow to site
-Reduces sensitization of nociceptors
-Alleviates inflammation

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what is the overall major benefit of NSAIDS

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reduction of bloodflow to site of injury

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what are the three main sites of adverse effects of NSAIDs

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-gastric mucosa, platelets, kidney

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what is the mechanism of adverse effects of the gastric mucosa

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The normal protective effects of
PGs in the stomach are inhibited,
resulting in:
-Decreased blood flow, bicarb
secretion, & mucus secretion
-Increased acid secretion
=gastric bleeding +/- ulceration
(the most common adverse effect
associated with NSAIDs)

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what is the most common adverse effect associated with NSAID use

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gastric bleeding / ulceration

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what is the mechanism of adverse effects of the platelets

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Only COX1 is present in platelets NSAIDs inhibit the conversion of AA to thromboxane in platelets = result is a slightly increased general tendency to bleed

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what is the mechanism of adverse effects of the kidney

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-COX enzymes produce PGs that maintain adequate blood flow to many tissues, including the renal
medulla
-Excessive COX inhibition can lead to
renal medullary hypoxia & papillary necrosis

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what is the outcome of NSAID use that inhibit COX2?

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NSAIDs that preferentially inhibit COX2 (e.g., carprofen, etodolac, meloxicam, etc.) are associated with fewer episodes of gastric ulceration/bleeding, compared to non-selective blockers of COX1 & 2 (e.g., aspirin)

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what are drugs that are selective for COX2 called

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coxibs

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pharmacokinetic properties of NSAIDS (4)

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-Weak acids
-Highly protein bound
-Hepatic metabolism (Phase 2 conjugation)
-Variable elimination

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shared adverse effects of NSAIDS (5)

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-GI ulceration
-Inhibition of platelet aggregation = bleeding (most likely with aspirin)
-Inhibition of uterine motility
-Inhibition of PG-mediated renal perfusion
-Renal papillary necrosis in dehydrated animals (a problem with many NSAIDs)

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clinical uses of NSAIDS

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For the relief of musculoskeletal & inflammatory pain, including post-operative pain

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contraindications of NSAIDS

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As with all non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), administration of this drug is advised against in the following circumstances:
* Animals with gastro-intestinal ulcers, renal disease, hepatic
disorders, hypoproteinemia, dehydration, or cardiac disease;
* A known hypersensitivity to the drug;
* Concurrent use of other NSAIDs or corticosteroids.

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what is the only NSAID that blocks COX enzymes irreversibly?

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aspirin

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in vitro vs in vivo effects of aspirin inhibition

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In vitro it is a non-selective inhibitor of COX 1 & 2, but in vivo it acts mainly to inhibit COX 1

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what species is aspirin approved in

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cattle and horses

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is the therapeutic margin wide or narrow for aspirin

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narrow

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adverse effects of aspirin (4)

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  • Bleeding; inhibits platelet function
    (in humans, 3-8 mL blood lost per day with ordinary doses) bovine platelets not affected
  • Dose-dependent gastric ulceration
    (subclinical at low doses)
  • Renal damage in dehydrated animals
  • Avoid in cats (deficient in glucuronide conjugation)
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contraindications of aspirin

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  • Cats (though it has been used)
  • Animals with bleeding disorders
  • Animals prone to GI ulcers
    (e.g., those receiving glucocorticoids)
34
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what is the most popular NSAID for horses

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phenylbutazone

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inhibition features of phenylbutazone

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Non-selective inhibitor of COX 1 & 2

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duration of action of phenylbutazone in horses

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24h

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adverse effects of phenylbutazone

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  • GI ulceration common; more likely
    with high dosages or prolonged use
  • Renal papillary necrosis in
    dehydrated animals
  • IM injection causes tissue necrosis
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contraindications of phenylbutazone

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  • Animals with bleeding disorders
  • Animals prone to GI ulcers
    (e.g., those receiving glucocorticoids)
39
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what species is carprofen approved in

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dogs

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selective nature of carprofen

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Somewhat selective for COX 2, therefore fewer GI adverse effects compared to other NSAIDs (incl. meloxicam)

41
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what is a rare but serious ADR for carprofen and how to avoid it

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Rare but serious Type B ADR: idiosyncratic acute hepatotoxicity in <1 in 2,000 dogs; can be fatal -> monitor hepatic function before & during therapy

42
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therapeutic margin for carprofen

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narrow

43
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when to use/avoid carprofen and side effects

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-Used mainly to manage musculoskeletal pain associated with arthritis, trauma, & surgery
-GI ulcers & perforation are uncommon
-Vomiting, anorexia, and diarrhea are the most common adverse effects
-Avoid in cats

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what species is ketoprofen approved in

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most of them

45
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selective nature of ketoprofen

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Inhibits COX enzymes non-selectively, and to some extent LOX enzymes = inhibits leukotriene & bradykinin production in addition to inhibiting PG synthesis

46
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half life vs duration of action for ketoprofen

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Short serum half life (~ 2 h) but long duration of action (~24 h) because it distributes to inflamed tissue well

47
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what species if flunixin approved for

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horses and cattle

47
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most common adverse effect of ketoprofen

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vomiting

48
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selective nature of flunixin

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Inhibits COX enzymes non-selectively,
also inhibits some leukocyte functions

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what is the result of high doses/long duration of flunixin

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High dosages or prolonged use cause
GI ulceration

50
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does flunixin have a long or short duration of action

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long

51
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meloxicam inhibition

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Inhibits both COX1 & COX2 (COX2 more so)

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what species is meloxicam used in to alleviate musculoskeletal pain and inflammation

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dogs, cats, pigs, & cattle

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adverse effects of meloxicam

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-Dogs: occasional GI distress, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, hematuria
-Renal papillary necrosis in dehydrated animals
-Cats: renal problems (elevated creatinine / BUN; acute renal failure)

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contraindications of meloxicam

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-Animals with bleeding disorders
-Animals prone to GI ulcers (e.g., those receiving glucocorticoids)

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what are the adverse effects of meloxicam most commonly associated with and how can you prevent them

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Most often these problems are associated with overdose or coadministration of another NSAID or a corticosteroid
=Monitor GI and renal parameters during tx

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most common adverse effect with non selective NSAIDS

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GI ulceration & bleeding, which is greatly reduced with coxibs if the patient has no pre-existing gastric lesions (COX2 PGs are involved in healing of GI lesions)

57
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what is an example of a coxib (3)

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deracoxib, firocoxib, rovenacoxib (onsior)

58
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what species and use is deracoxib approved for

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-Approved for dogs only
-Approved for osteoarthritis, post-op pain
-Little effect on platelets/bleeding because platelet COX1 not inhibited
significantly

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what is long term coxib use associated with in humans

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increased MI risk

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what is the mechanism behind long term coxib use and intravascular coagulation

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Coxibs block only COX2, and therefore inhibit PGI2 synthesis while leaving TXA2 synthesis intact

This tips the balance in favour of aggregation = overall increased risk of intravascular coagulation and
therefore stroke & myocardial infarction

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why isnt acetaminophen considered an NSAID anymore

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-Inhibits PG synthesis centrally (in CNS) = antipyretic, analgesic
-Little peripheral activity so poor anti-inflammatory effect and no effect on blood clotting

62
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where are steroid hormones produced

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adrenal cortex

63
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what are mineralocorticoids required for

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Na+ & water conservation

64
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what are glucocorticoids required for

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-increase blood glucose levels
-inhibit inflammation
-inhibit leukocyte function

65
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two types of corticosteroids

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glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids

66
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what are corticosteroids synthesized from

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cholesterol

67
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what indirectly inhibits phospholipase A2 and what is the outcome of that

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glucocorticoids = This inhibits the synthesis of AA, and therefore the synthesis of not only PGs, but also
leukotrienes= inhibits inflammation & essentially all WBC functions

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what do glucocorticoids do to acheive elevated blood glucose levels (4)

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-Stimulate hepatic glucose synthesis from amino acids and lipids
-Inhibit glucose uptake by muscle & adipose
-Stimulate fat breakdown in adipose
-Mobilize amino acids from non-hepatic tissues

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what is the effect of glucocorticoids on leukocytes and the outcome of that

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they inhibit virtually all leukocyte functions which leads to higher susceptibility to infection

70
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what do high levels of glucocorticoids lead to? and what are the catabolic effects of that

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hyperadrenocorticism

Catabolic effects:
* Decreased muscle mass
* Thinning of skin
* Osteoporosis

Also cause “centripetal” redistribution of fat, antagonize effect of vitamin D on calcium absorption, etc.

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what is a common adverse effect of CHRONIC glucocorticoid administration

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osteoporosis

72
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absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination of glucocorticoids

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absorption = Oral; IM / SQ; intra-articular; topical

distribution = Carried in blood by albumin & transcortin

metabolism = Hepatic ADRs possible

excretion = Urine / feces

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when do you tend to see adverse effects with glucocorticoid use

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Serious adverse effects are usually only seen after ~2 weeks of continuous therapy (dose-dependent)

74
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what are some adverse effects of glucocorticoid use

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  • Increased appetite, thirst, & urination
  • Impaired wound healing/thinning of skin
  • Hypertension (mineralocorticoid activity, RAS activation, etc.)
  • Edema
  • Negative calcium balance (osteoporosis)
  • Gastric ulcers
  • Psychoses / euphoria
  • Infection
  • ‘Centripetal’ fat distribution & hair loss
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therapeutic principles for glucocorticoid use (8)

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1) Except for replacement therapy, use is largely empirical = alleviation of a patient’s symptoms until initial insult has been resolved (if possible)

2) Consider risks / benefits in that patient (Goal is toleration of condition, not complete relief)

3) Dose very dependent on disease/patient = trial and error (Use smallest possible dose)

4) Re-evaluate periodically (Gradually reduce dose to minimum acceptable)

5) Generally, even large single doses are harmless (Crisis situation)

6) < 1 week unlikely to be harmful

7) Time & dose related to toxicity (> 1 week)

8) With chronic use, abrupt cessation = adrenal insufficiency (e.g., hypoglycemia +/- hyperkalemia, hyponatremia, hypotension) = MUST wean patient off drug GRADUALLY

76
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what must you do when stopping glucocorticoid use

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MUST wean patient off drug GRADUALLY

77
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what is secondary to abrupt glucocorticoid cessation

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HYPOadrenocorticism

78
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why does HYPOadrenocorticism happen after glucocorticoid use

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-Drugs such as cortisone, prednisone, and prednisolone, which have some
mineralocorticoid activity, will suppress the patient’s aldosterone levels during therapy
-Aldosterone levels may be inadequate following abrupt cessation of the glucocorticoid, resulting in:
=Na+ and water loss  low BP
=K+ retention  arrhythmias

–> These effects may be fatal!

79
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clinical use of glucocorticoids for arthritis

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-Provide early to minimize damage from inflammation - patient should exercise affected joints moderately to slow disease progress
-Caution re: “masking” of pain = patient may overuse & injure inflamed joints (e.g., athletes)

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