Lecture 6: Non-opioid Analgesics Flashcards

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How does histamine affect vasodilation, vascular permeability, chemotaxis and pain

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Does vasodilation and increases vascular permeability

No chemotaxis or pain

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How does serotonin affect vasodilation, vascular permeability, chemotaxis, pain

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Maybe does vasodilation, increases vascular permeability

No chemotaxis and pain

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How does bradykinin affect vasodilation, vascular permeability, chemotaxis and pain

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Causes vasodilation, increases vascular permeability and pain

Does not cause chemotaxis

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How do prostaglandins affect vasodilation, vascular permeability, chemotaxis and pain

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Does all them

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How do leukotrienes affect vasodilation, vascular permeability, chemotaxis and pain

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Increases vascular permeability, and chemotaxis
No vasodilation or pain

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What two pathways produce arachidonate

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  1. Phospholipids via PLA2
  2. Diacylglycerols via D2 lipase
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What is causes arachidonate acid to form prostaglandins

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Cox-1 and 2

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What 3 products result from prostaglandin production

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  1. Prostanoids
  2. Other prostaglandins
  3. Thromboxanes (platelet aggregation)
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T or F: Cox 1 is conditionally expressed, inducible

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False, COX-1 is always expressed

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What is COX-1 important for

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Maintenance of normal physiology like mucous secretion and control over vasoconstriction of renal artery—> results in vasodilation in order to keep BF to kidneys up

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T or F: COX-2 is conditionally expressed

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True

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COX-2 is produced in response to what

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Cytokines, tumor promoters, and growth factors

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COX-2 generates a ___inflammatory feedback loop

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Positive

Inflammation—> increase PG—> increase leukotrienes—> increase cytokines—> increase COX-2 and repeat

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What are the physiological effects of acetaminophen for COX inhibition

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Analgesia and anti-pyretic

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What are the physiological effects of aspirin for COX inhibition

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Analgesia, anti-pyretic, anti-inflammatory, anti-thrombotic

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What are the physiological effects of NSAIDS for COX inhibition

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Anti-pyretic, anti-inflammatory, analgesia

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What drug is occasionally added in for pain control in dogs and is highly toxic in cats

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Acetaminophen

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What is the investigational drug in saddle thrombi

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Aspirin

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What drugs may have minor and variable anti-thrombotic effects

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NSAIDS

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increased COX-2 specificity should reduce inflammation and also have less effects on the production of normal ____

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Prostanoids needed for physiological function (mucus secretion and vasodilation of renal artery)

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What conditions are the most common chronic labeled indications for use of NSAIDS

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Musculoskeletal pain, inflammation and osteoarthritis

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In OA NSAIDS target inflammation primarily occurring in the ___ and also ___

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Synovium, articular cartilage

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How do NSAIDS work in OA

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Reduce the production of PGE2 by synovicytes and chondrocytes

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PGE2 directly contributes to inducing ___ and promotes secretion of ___ that contribute to ____ leading to ___

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apoptosis of chondrocytes
Promotes secretion of IL-1, NO, and TNFalpha that contribute to cartilage breakdown leading to synovitis and chondrocytes apoptosis

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What are the big toxicities from NSAIDS

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  1. Gastric ulcers (bleeding, vomiting, diarrhea)
  2. Hepatotoxic
  3. Nephrotoxic- acute renal failure, interstitial nephritis, glomerulonephropathy
  4. Bleeding- worse with nonspecific COX-2, sx concern and bleeding disorders
  5. Hypersensitivity reactions
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What are some indications for ketoprofen

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Labeled use for pain and inflammation associated with musculoskeletal disorders in horses

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What is the PD for ketoprofen

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Nonspecific COX inhibitor

May also block leukotrienes synthesis

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What are some adverse effects of ketoprofen

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Inhibition of platelet aggregation

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What are some indications for phenylbutazone

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Labeled use for pain and inflammation in horses (common) and dogs (rare)

30
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What is the PD for phenylbutazone

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Cox-2 preferential inhibitor

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What are important PK for phenylbutazone

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High protein plasma binding and induces microsomal enzymes which can lead to tolerance with chronic administration

32
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What are some adverse effects of phenylbutazone

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Colic, vomiting, diarrhea, septicemia, oral and GI ulcers/erosion, renal papillary necrosis—> hypoproteinemia—> decrease blood volume—>hypovolemic shock—>circulatory collapse/ death

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What are some contraindications for phenylbutazone

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Suspected GI ulcers, bone marrow abnormalities, preexisting CHF or renal insufficiency, intracarotid administration- seizures

34
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Phenylbutazone causes ___ in humans so handle with care

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Aplastic anemia

35
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What are some indications for flunixin meglumine

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LU for musculoskeletal pain and visceral pain from colic in horses

LU for pyrexia associated with BRD, acute mastitis and endotoxemia in cattle

LU for Pyrexia associated with SRD in swine

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What is the PD for flunixin meglumine

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COX2 preferential inhibitor in horses
COX1 inhibitor in dogs (more adverse effects- GI and bleeding)

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What are some adverse effects/ contraindications of flunixin meglumine

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Arterial injection- ataxia, hypersalivation, muscle weakness
IM injection causes local muscle damage
Hypersensitivity reactions
Suspected GI ulcers

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What is carprofen labeled for

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Musculoskeletal pain and inflammation in dogs

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What is the PD for carprofen

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COX2 preferential inhibitor

40
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Carprofen has a high affinity for tissue proteins which may cause what

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Sequestration at sites of inflammation resulting in prolonged effects

41
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What species is at greater risk of toxicity with carprofen

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Cats-glucuronidation

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What are some adverse effects/ contraindications with carprofen

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Hepatopathy, preexisting renal or hepatic abnormalities, gastritis, hypotension

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What is meloxicam indicated for

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Osteoarthritis, analgesia, and inflammation in dogs

Labeled for pain in cats (SINGLE DOSE)

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What is the PD for meloxicam

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Cox-2 preferential inhibitor

45
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What is one of the more safe NSAID options for dogs

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Meloxicam

46
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What are some adverse affects/ contraindications for meloxicam

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GI effects
Cats and dogs undergoing sx- bleeding risk

Repeated use of meloxicam in cats associates with AKI and death

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What species is deracoxib only used in

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Dogs

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What is deracoxib labeled for

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Pain and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis and post sx pain

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What is the PD for deracoxib

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Cox-2 exclusive inhibitor

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What are some adverse effects of deracoxib

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Despite being cox-2 exclusive its not guaranteed so can act on cox-1 and cause inhibition of platelet aggregation

51
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What are the indications for robenacoxib

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Post sx pain, ELDU for acute musculoskeletal pain/inflammation in cats

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What is the maximum days you can administer robenacoxib

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3 days

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What is firocoxib labeled for

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Pain/inflammation associated with OA in dogs (3days) and horses (9-14 days), post sx pain in dogs

ELDU for TCC in dogs

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What is the PD for firocoxib

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COX-2 exclusive inhibitor

55
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What are some guidelines for safe use of NSAIDS

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  1. Labeled use
  2. Lowest effective dose
  3. Shortest possible duration
  4. Ensure no underlying renal or hepatic disease
  5. Monitor hydration
  6. Don’t give to hypovolemic
  7. Do not co-administer with other nephrotoxic, anti-coagulant or hepatotoxic drugs
  8. Avoid use with glucocorticoids and NSAIDS
  9. Co-administer with gastric protectants
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What is grapriprant indicated

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Pain and inflamamtion associated with osteoarthritis in dogs only

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What is the PD for grapiprant

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EP4 receptor antagonist which is one of four PGE2 receptors so mediates inflammation in OA

58
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Gapriprant is EP4 receptor antagonist, EP4 is the sole receptor that induces ___

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Stomach acid secretion

(Might be good option if gastric ulcers concern)

59
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T or F: fast before giving grapiprant

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False

60
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What are some adverse effects of grapiprant

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Vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, inappetence, IMHA, buccal ulcers

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Grapiprant is a __derivative so could be contraindicated in what breed

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Sulfonamide, Doberman pinchers

62
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What is frunevetmab and bendinvetmab indicated for

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Pain/inflammation associated with OA in dogs (bendivetmab) and cats (frunevetmab)

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What is the PD for frunevetmab and bedinvetmab

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Antibodies binding nerve growth factor which blocks pain transmission to nerves

Also inhibitors TrKA receptors on nerves and mast cells

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What are some adverse effects of frunevetmab and bendinvetmab

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Hypersensitivity
Cats: skin abrasions, alopecia, scabs, ulceration, increased creatinine

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What are some indications for amantidine

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ELDU as adjunct tx for chronic and neuropathic pain in dogs and cats

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Amantidine is generally administered with ___

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NSAIDS, opioids or gabapentin

67
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What is the PD for amantidine

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NMDA receptor antagonist- which is important in ascending pain pathway to spinal cord

Inhibits allodynia which is pain resulting from non-noxious stimuli

68
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Chronic pain is sustained when __ and ___ bind ___ receptors

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Glu, Asp, and NMDA receptors

69
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What are some adverse effects/ contraindications for amantidine

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GI effects
CI in animals with renal or hepatic deficiency, CHF, dermatitis, CNS/seizure disorder