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1
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What is the mechanism of action of NSAIDs?

A

Inhibit cyclooxygenase, COX-1 and COX-2, decreasing the biosynthesis of downstream eicosanoids and thereby limiting the inflammatory response

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2
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aspirin

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NSAID

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3
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ibuprofen

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NSAID (propionic acid)

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4
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naproxen

A

NSAID (propionic acid)

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5
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ketoprofen

A

NSAID (propionic acid)

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6
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flurbiprofen

A

NSAID (propionic acid)

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7
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indomethacin

A

NSAID (acetic acid)

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8
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sulindac

A

NSAID (acetic acid)

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9
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etodolac

A

NSAID (acetic acid)

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10
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etodolac

A

NSAID (acetic acid)

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11
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diclofenac

A

NSAID (acetic acid)

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12
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keterolac

A

NSAID (acetic acid)

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13
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piroxicam

A

NSAID (oxicam)

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14
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mefenamate

A

NSAID (fenamates)

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15
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meclofenamate

A

NSAID (fenamates)

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16
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nabumetone

A

NSAID (ketone)

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17
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What is the mechanism of action of acetaminophen?

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Weak inhibitor of peripheral cyclooxygenases; predominant effect may be inhibition of COX-3 in the CNS

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18
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What is the mechanism of action of COX-2 selective inhibitors?

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Selective inhibition of COX-2

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19
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celecoxib

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COX-2 selective inhibitor

20
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What is the mechanism of action of glucocorticoids?

A

Inhibit COX-2 action and prostaglandin biosynthesis by inducing lipocortins, activating endogenous anti-inflammatory pathways and other mechanisms (phospholipase A2 inhibition)

21
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prednisone

A

glucocorticoid

22
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prednisolone

A

glucocorticoid

23
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methylprednisolone

A

glucocorticoid

24
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dexamethasone

A

glucocorticoid

25
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What is the mechanism of action of cytokine antagonists?

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Inhibition of TNF-alpha (by etanercept, infliximab, adalimumab, golimumab, and certolizumab); inhibit IL-1 (by anakinra)

26
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etanercept

A

cytokine antagonist

27
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infliximab

A

cytokine antagonist

28
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adalimumab

A

cytokine antagonist

29
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golimumab

A

cytokine antagonist

30
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certolizumab

A

cytokine antagonist

31
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What is the mechanism of action of prostanoid mimetics?

A

Prostanoid receptor agonists

32
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alprostadil

A

prostanoid mimetic

33
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misoprostol

A

prostanoid mimetic

34
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carboprost

A

prostanoid mimetic

35
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latanoprost

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prostanoid mimetic

36
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bimatoprost

A

prostanoid mimetic

37
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travoprost

A

prostanoid mimetic

38
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epoprostenol

A

prostanoid mimetic

39
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What is the mechanism of action of thromboxane antagonists?

A

Inhibit thromboxane synthase or antagonize thromboxane receptor (investigational agents)

40
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dazoxiben

A

thromboxane antagonist

41
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pirmagrel

A

thromboxane antagonist

42
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ridogrel

A

thromboxane antagonist

43
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What is the mechanism of action of lipoxygenase inhibitors?

A

Inhibits 5-lipoxygenase, which catalyzes the formation of leukotrienes from arachidonic acid

44
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zileuton

A

lipooxygenase inhibitor

45
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What is the mechanism of action of leukotriene receptor antagonists?

A

Selective antagonists of the cysteinly leukotriene (CysLT) type-1 receptor

46
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anakinra

A

cytokine antagonist

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