Exam 2 NPP Flashcards
Aspirin
NSAID
Cox 1 > Cox 2 Inhibitor
Acetaminophen
NSAID
Cox 2 Inhibitor
Metabolized to endogenous cannabinoid
Ibuprofen
NSAID
OTC = 200mg
Non-specific COX inhibitor
Naproxen
NSAID
OTC = 250mg
Non-specific cox inhibitor
Methyl salicylate
Topical
Wintergreen oil
Counter irritant- warming effect “swamps” out pain impulses
Metabolized to salicylic acid (COX inhibitor)
Camphor
Topical
Counter irritant
Menthol
Topical
Counter irritant
Triethanolamine (trolamine) salicylate
Topical
Metabolized to salicylate acid
Capsaicin
Topical
From hot peppers
TRPV1 agonist - this stimulation “swamps” out pain impulses
Hydrocortisone
Topical - SAIDs
Same as cortisol (endogenous steroid)
Triamcinolone, beclomethasone, fluticasome, mometasone
Nasal - SAIDs Synthetic glucocorticoid/corticosteroid Acts of trans. factors Decrease pro-inflammatory cytokines @ high doses - inhibit immune cell growth
Diphenhydramine&doxylamine
Cetirizine
Oral Anti-histamine (H1 blocker)
Sedating
Loratadine
Fexofenadine
Oral Anti-histamine (H1 blocker)
Non-sedating
Ketotifen
Ophthalmic - Anti-histamine (H1B)
Pheniramine
Opthalmic/nasal anti-histamine (H1B)
Cromolyn sodium
Nasal - Mast cell stabilizer
Stabilize mast cell that release histamine and other inflammatory mediators
Dextromethorphan (DM)
Oral Anti-tussive
Opioids structure - its I-isomer is a potent opioid, levorphanal
MOA: blocks the medullary cough center
Gets into CNS