Eicosanoid Flashcards

1
Q

prostaglandin analogue used in glaucoma

A

latanoprost
PGF2alpha

SE:dark pigmentation of iris

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2
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PDA

  1. open
  2. close
A
  1. open - alprostadil(PGE1)

2. close- indomethacin

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3
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role of LTs

A

LTB4- neutrophil chemoattractant

LTA4, LTC4 , LTD4- anaphlaxis and bronchoconstriction

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4
Q

glucocorticoids inhibit

A

phospholipase A2(prevent arachdonic acid fomation)

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5
Q

zileuton blocks

A

LOX

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6
Q

platelet TXA2 formed by which COX

A

COX1

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7
Q

effect of PGs on uterus

A

increase contractions
1.abortifacient

2.NSAIDs can decrease primary dysmenorrhoea

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8
Q

PG used in pul htn

A

epoprostenol

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9
Q

actions of ASA are dose dep

A

less to more dose

antiplatelet

analgesic and antipyretic

antiinflammatory

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10
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effect of ASA on resp

A
HIGH THERAPEUTIC DOSE
mild uncoupling of OP
inc in resp
resp alkaosis
comp resp alkalosis

TOXIC DOSES

  1. inhibit resp doses- resp acidosis
  2. uncoupling of OP- met acidosis
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11
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hypersensitivity of ASA triad

A

asthma
nasal polyps
rhinitis

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12
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effect os aspirin on uric acid level

A

LOW TO MODERATE:hyperuricemia
(dec tub secretion by using transport)

HIGH:uricouria
(dec tubular reabsortion by damaging)

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