B6-005 Pharmacotherapy of RA and Joint Pain Flashcards
side effects of NSAID
GI distress (nausea, diarrhea)
centrally acting, non-narcotic analgesic
acetaminophen
side effect of high efficacy opiod
constipation
protective effects of aspirin
-decreased incidence of myocardial ischemia
-protective against colon cancer
COX inhibition by aspirin is […] and […]
nonselective and irreversible
COX inhibition reduces [….] production
prostaglandin
inhibit the transcription of inflammatory gene products
corticosteroids
sequesters TNF-a cytokines with “decoy” receptors
etanercept
COX-2 selective inhibitor
celecoxib
contraindicated in cardiovascular patients due to increased risk of clotting
celecoxib
blocks the production of IL-2, IL-3 and TNF-a
cyclosporine
gout symptoms can be exacerbated by […] diuretics
thiazide
inhibits the chemotactic and phagocytic action of neutrophils
colchicine
most commonly used gout therapy
NSAIDs
indomethacin and other NSAIDs inhibit […] phagocytosis
urate crystal
have largely replaced colchicine as drug of choice for gout
NSAIDs
gout patients who have failed or cannot tolerate NSAIDs can be given
corticosteroids
beneficial to patients when just one or two large joints are affected
intra-articular steroid injection
good option in elderly people with many illness to manage who only have pain in one or two joints
intra-articular steroid injection
non selective NSAIDs [3]
aspirin
ibuprofen
indomethacin