glucocorticoids & nsaids Flashcards
lipids are turned into arachidonic acid by
phospholipase A2
arachidonic acid is turned into leukotrienes by
lipoxygenase
arachidonic is turned into thromboxanes & prostaglandins by
cyclooxygenase
cyclooxygenase has two
isoforms (COX1 & COX2)
COX1 role
imp for GI mucosal function
COX2 role
inducible in inflammatory cells
NSAIDS moa
reversibly inhibits COX1 & COX2
benefits of nsaids
decrease pain, redness, swelling
ADE of nsaids
decreased platelet aggregation
decreased renal blood flow
increased GI ulcers
acute interstitial nephritis is caused by
nsaids
acute interstitial nephritis
inflammation of interstium due to hypersensitivity allergic reaction
classic finding in acute interstitial nephritis
urine eosinophils
PGE2 role
vasodilation, fever, edema, pain, & renal vasodilation
PGE2/PGI2 role
protect GI mucosa
TXA2 role
platelet adhesion