chapter 6 Flashcards
NSAIDS stands for
nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
non narcotic are considered
nsaids(ibuprofen)
narcotic opioids
codeine, hydrocodone
brand name for aspirin
ASA; aspirin
chemical name
salicylic acid
explains the inflammatory events that occur locally after tissue trauma/damage
prostaglandin synthesis pathway
inhibiting a certain step in this pathway is how what works>
nsaids
enzyme found inside most cells in the body(GI tract kidneys and platelets
cox 1
serves a protective role; lining of the stomach from stomach gastric acids
cox 1
found in brain, kidney,bones and reproductive organs; produced only during inflammation
cox 2
is aspirins and nsaids selective or not
not selective; inhibit both cox 1 and 2
can cause GI problems because it blocks cox 1
aspirins and nsaids
acetylsalicylic acid is what
ASA aspirin
can cause bleeding and ulcers
aspirin
increasing dose beyond a point does not increase analgesia
ceiling effect
aspirin causes___ due to inhibition of prostaglandins and braykinin; relieves mild to moderate pain(dental)
analgesia
therapeutic effects of aspirin
analgesia
anti inflammatory
antipyretic
antiplatelet effect
what med you use for prophylactic (prevention) treatment of thromboembolic disorders(myocardial infarction heart attack) and stroke
baby aspirin- 81 mg
pharmacokinetics: aspirin
absorbed from upper small intestine(duodenum)and small part of stomach
distribution: found in blood within 30 min
metabolized: in liver to salicylic acid
excreted: in urine by kidneys
what is a contraindication of aspirin
reye’s syndrome- children less than 17 years of age and ulcers
patients with nasal polyps and allergic rhinitis(hay fever/ allergic reactions to aspirin) are at risk of developing
bronchoconstriction and anaphylaxis
about ___ of patients with asthma are intolerant to aspirin and other nsaids
10%
reg strength aspirin is how many mg?
325 mg
what drugs interact with aspirin
oral antidiabetic ACE inhibitors other aspirin containing otc drugs thiazide or loop diuretics anticoags alcohol herbs
child toxicity is seen with `aspirin
1g or 1000mg
lethal dose for aspirin in kids
10g
treatment of overdose of aspirin is initiated by stopping
absorption by gastric lavage and activated charcoal
nsaids block
cox 1 and 2