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L24 - Non-opioid Analgesics Flashcards

1
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List the 2 classes and subclasses of Non-opioid analgesics?

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1) Paracetamol/ Acetaminophen

2) NSAIDs
a) traditional non-selective NSAIDs
b) selective cyclooxygenase -2 inhibitors

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Advantages of paracetamol?

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  • Cheap
  • Analgesic effect (= preferred drug against mild to moderate pain)
  • Therapeutically safe (skin rash, minor allergic reactions)
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Toxic effects of paracetamol/ acetaminophen?

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Liver and/ or kidney damage at toxic dosage

Kidney excretion = kidney damage

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Explain why patients with low GSH must be cautious taking paracetamol?

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Normal:

Paracetamol converted to reactive toxic intermediate NAPQI, which is converted by GSH to meracapturic acid conjugate

Low GSH = massive increase in plasma NAPQI concentration = liver cell death triggered

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Explain how paracetamol can trigger asthma?

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Mercapturic acid conjugate from paracetamol metabolism can use up Glutathione (an antioxidant) in GSH conjugation of NAPQI

Depletion of glutathione in lungs trigger asthma

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Risk of hepatotoxicity from paracetamol is increased in which patients?

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  • Glutathione (GSH) depletion (low level, e.g. fasting / malnutrition, smoking (uses up antioxidants))
  • Cytochrome enzyme induction (e.g. heavy / chronic alcohol consumption)
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Risk of hepatotoxicity by paracetamol is reduced by what?

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Risk reduced by treatment with N-acetylcysteine&raquo_space; increase antioxidant reserve before irreversible toxic damage

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List the 3 effects of NSAIDs?

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  • Anti-inflammatory effect
  • Analgesic effect
  • Anti-pyretic effect
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Describe the physiological responses in inflammation.

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Pathogen antigen binds to receptors on surface of dendritic cells and macrophages

> > Trigger release of Pro-inflammatory Cytokines: Tumour necrosis factor-a (TNF-a); Interleukin-1 (IL-1)

> > Cause vasodilation and increased vascular permeability

> > Cause expression of adhesion molecules for WBC migration

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Describe the pathway to make prostanoids in inflammation?

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Stimuli stimulates phospholipase A2 to convert membrane phospholipids into Arachidonic acid

COX converts arachidonic acids into:

1) Prostaglandins:
 PGE2 in macrophages
 PGI2 in endothelial cells
 PGD2 in mast cells

2) Thromboxane: TXA2 in platelets

Lipoxygenase converts arachidonic acid into Leukotrienes

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What cytokine cascades are triggered in acute inflammatory response

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1) Plasma fibrinogen cascade
2) Complement cascade (release histamine for lysis of bacteria by WBC)
3) Factor XIIa triggering Coagulation cascade, Fibrinolytic cascade and Kinin cascade (Bradykinin released)

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Function of bradykinin?

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  • Increase vascular permeability
  • Spasmogen

Generates eicosanoids and NO for vasodilation (like histamine)

  • Causes pain
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What are the cardinal signs of acute inflammation?

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Redness, Swelling, Fever, Pain

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Explain the physiological reactions that cause swelling in acute inflammation?

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Action of prostanoids:

Increase postcapillary venule permeability by histamine and bradykinin

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Explain the physiological reactions that cause redness in acute inflammation?

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Dilate precapillary arterioles to increase blood flow and cause redness

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Explain the physiological reactions that cause pain in acute inflammation?

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Potentiate pain by bradykinin

Sensitization of pain nerve endings

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Explain the physiological reactions that cause fever in acute inflammation?

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Inflammation factors Increase set-point of hypothalamic thermoregulatory center

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MoA of NSAIDs?

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Inhibit the activity of cyclooxygenase = decrease production of prostanoids:

1) Decrease vasodilation and vascular permeability = lower edema, swelling and redness
2) Lower sensitization of pain nerve endings = decrease low to moderate pain/ analgesic effect
3) Decrease set-point of the hypothalamic thermoregulatory center = relieve fever/ antipyretic

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NSAIDs can be used to treat pain in internal viscera. True or False?

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False

NSAIDs have no effect on viscera except uterus (during menstruation)

Only lower pain from integumental structures

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Adverse effects of NSAIDs?

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  • GI disturbances: dyspepsia, diarrhoea (or constipation), nausea and vomiting
  • Prolonged bleeding
  • Skin reactions: e.g. rashes, urticaria and photosensitivity reactions
  • Renal insufficiency
  • Liver disorders
  • Bronchospasm
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Explain why NSAIDs cause GI disturbances?

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Inhibit prostaglandins production in gastrointestinal tract (defensive factor):

Decrease gastric mucus secretion and increase gastric acid secretion

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Explain how NSAIDs can cause prolonged bleeding?

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due to inhibition of thromboxane A2 production in the platelets
» Decrease platelet aggregation means poor coagulation

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Explain the drug interaction between aspirin and NSAIDs?

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Aspirin = Irreversible inhibition of cyclooxygenase

Platelets have no ability to code for proteins and make new COX&raquo_space; Inhibition of platelet activation for the life time of the platelet

NSAIDs = COX inhibitor = worsen decrease in platelet aggregation = poor coagulation

24
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Explain why NSAIDs can cause renal insufficiency?

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inhibition of prostanoids (RENAL ANGIOTENSIN) production in the kidneys
= impair regulation of renal blood flow

irreversible “analgesic-associated nephropathy” in chronic users

(Kidneys rely on renal angiotensin for blood flow regulation in ppl with heart problems and renal dysfunction)

25
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Explain how NSAIDs can cause bronchospasm?

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Arachidonic acid is converted to Lipoxygenase to Leukotriene

COX inhibition creates excess of arachidonic acid&raquo_space; excess Leukotrienes made&raquo_space; NSAIDs-induced
bronchoconstriction

26
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What drugs can be used to overcome NSAIDs-induced

bronchoconstriction ?

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  1. 5-LO inhibitors (e.g. Zileuton): inhibit 5-lipoxygenase&raquo_space; cannot convert arachidonic acid to cysteinyl-leukotrienes
  2. LT antagonists (e.g. Montelukast)&raquo_space; Block leukotrienes from acting on CysLT1 receptors&raquo_space; block trigger of bronchoconstriction
27
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NSAIDs precautions and contraindications? (not including drug interactions)

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  • Elderly
  • Pregnancy [impaired fetal circulation and ↑ risk of postpartum haemorrhage]
  • Gastric ulcer patients
  • Renal disease patients
  • Liver cirrhosis patients
  • Asthma patients
28
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List all 5 drug interactions of NSAIDs?

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  • blood thinners (e.g. heparin or warfarin) [NSAID block coagulation cascade]
  • angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (NSAID contribute to hyperkalemia and arythmia)
  • protein-bound drugs (e.g. sulfonylurea hypoglycemic agents, warfarin)
  • anti-inflammatory glucocorticoids [↑ risk of gastric bleeding]
  • Other OTC NSAIDs [increase risk of adverse effects]
29
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5 classes of traditional NSAIDs? (SAPOF)

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  • Salicylates e.g. aspirin, diflunisal
  • Propionic Acids e.g. ibuprofen, naproxen
  • Acetic Acids e.g. indomethacin, sulindac
  • Oxicams e.g. piroxicam
  • Fenamates e.g. meclofenamic acid
30
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What plasma concentration of salicylate is the threshold for intoxication?

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Above 50 mg/dL

31
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What are the effects of Salicylate i.e. aspirin at therapeutic dosage?

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Analgesic 
Antipyretic 
Antiplatelet 
Uricosuric 
Anti-inflammatory
32
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What are the adverse effects of Salicylate i.e. aspirin at therapeutic dosage?

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Gastric intolerance
Bleeding
Hypersensitivity reactions

33
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Adverse effects of salicylate at mild intoxication dose?

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Tinnitus

Central Hyperventilation

34
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Adverse effects of salicylate at moderate intoxication dose?

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Fever
Dehydration
Metabolic Acidosis

35
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Adverse effects of salicylate at severe intoxication dose?

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Vascular Collapse
Coma
Hypoprothrombinemia

36
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Adverse effects of salicylate at lethal intoxication dose?

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Renal and Respiratory Failure

37
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Precautions of Salicylates?

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  • Children with fever due to viral illness (Reye’s syndrome: liver, brain damage)
  • Gout (gouty flare)
  • hypoprothrombinemia or vitamin K deficiency
  • compromised cardiac function
38
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Contraindicated drugs against use of salicylate?

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  • uricosuric agents (e.g. probenecid or benzbromarone)

- penicillin [block its active transport in the proximal tubule of the kidneys]

39
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Advantages and Disadvantages of Diflunisal?

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  • Advantage: as potent as aspirin + no salicylate intoxication (cannot cross BBB)
  • Disadvantage: No antipyretic effect
40
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Why is COX 2 inhibition better than COX 1?

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COX-1 = constitutive in body, important for normal physiological function

COX-2 = Induced only at inflammatory sites

COX-2 inhibition = more targeted and less broad adverse effects:

  • Less GI adverse effects
  • Less effects on platelets
41
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Which NSAIDs have long half life?

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Sulindac

Piroxicam

42
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Which NSAIDs have low toxicity?

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Ibuprofen

Naproxen

43
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Which NSAID have low cost and long history of safety?

44
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Which NSAID has low GI irritation but no antipyretic effect?

A

Diflunisal

45
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Which NSAIDs causes Upper GI disturbances?

A

Aspirin

Indomethacin

46
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Which NSAID has great toxicity?

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Indomethacin

Very potent; Other COX-independent actions

47
Q

List 2 NSAIDs -highly COX 1 selective?

A

Aspirin

Tolmetin

48
Q

List 2 NSAIDs - highly COX 2 selective?

A

Celecoxib

Rofecoxib

49
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Which NSAIDs are neither selective towards COX-1 or COX-2?

A

Diclofenac

Naproxen

50
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COX -2 inhibitors are better at causing less renal damage than COX -1 inhibitors. True or False?

A

False

cyclooxygenase-2 is constitutively active in kidney

51
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Explain how selective COX -2 inhibitors can cause cardiovascular thrombotic events?

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Inhibit cyclooxygenase-2 in endothelial cells

> > less PGI2 made

> > loss of inhibition on platelet adhesion, activation, aggregation

52
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Which NSAIDs have blackbox warning for thrombotic events?

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Celecoxib
Rofecoxib

Highly COX-2 selective

53
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What are 5 considerations when choosing NSAIDs?

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  • Efficacy
  • Safety (more COX-2 selective but not totally COX-2 only)
  • Cost-effectiveness
  • Patient individual differences (age, allergy…etc)
  • Avoid combo of NSAIDs
54
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Which NSAIDs are more effective than aspirin?

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ibuprofen, naproxen and diflunisal are more effective than aspirin

55
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What patient group should avoid NSAIDs totally?

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High GI risk + High CV risk

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