Chapter 16- Anti-inflammatory and Pain Reducing Drugs CATEGORIES Flashcards
Main glucocorticoid made by the body
cortisol
Main mineralocorticoid made by the body
aldosterone
Cortisone and hydrocortisone
Short acting steroids
Prednisolone, Prednisone, Prednisolone sodium succinate, methylprednisolone, methylprednisolone succinate, triamcinolone
Intermediate steroids
Dexamethasone, Betamethasone, and fluocinolone
Long acting steroids
Salicylates, pyrazolone derivatives, propionic acid derivatives, selective COX2 inhibitors, Flunixin meglumine, Indol acid derivatives, fenamates, dual-pathways, and DMSO are all categories of
NSAIDs
Deracoxib, Meloxicam, firocoxib
COX 2 Inhibitors
Ibuprofen, ketoprofen, carprofen, naproxen
Propionic acid derivatives
Phenylbutazone
Pyrazole derivatives
Aspirin
Salicylates
Etodolac
Indol acetic acid
AND COX 2 DAMN IT
Tepoxalin
Dual-Pathway
Meclofenamic acid
Fenamate
Flunixin
Misc
Benadryl, Histacalm shampoo is AKA
Diphenhydramine