MuscSkCT - FA Pharm p474 - 476 Flashcards
Anti inflammatory agents blocks an enzyme that converts ———-to arachidonic acid
phospho - lipids
which drug does not participate in the corrosive effect of G.I Lining.
celecoxib (COX2 only)
what is the MOA of Aspirin?
Irreversible blockers of Cox 1 & 2
List 5 reversible blockers of COX 1 & 2
diclofenac, ibuprofen, indomethacin, ketorolac Naproxen
what drug blocks 5 Lipoxygenase
ZIleuton
list two drugs that block leukotrienes receptors
montelukast zafrilukast
List the chemotaxic agents
LTB4, IL8, C5a, bacteria cell wall
what leukotrienes increase bronchial tone
LTC4, D4 & E4
what drug is an analog PGI2
Epoprostenol
what are the functions of prostacyclins
Inhibit platelet aggregation & decrease vascular tone & promote vasodilation
Prostaglandin E1 function and what drug is associated with it
dec vascular tone (ALoprostadil)
what drug increase uterine tone
Dinoprostone (PGE2) Carboprost (PGF2alpha)
two function of thromboxane
inc platelet aggregation inc vascular tone
what is the function of alprostadil?
dec vascular tone
Acetaminophen MOA?
reversible inhibit cycloxygenase mostly in CNS
what are the clinical use of Acetaminophen
antipyretic, analgesic & NOT anti-inflammatory
what drug can be substituted in children to prevent Reye Syndrome
Acetaminophen
SE of Aceetaminophen
hepatic necrosis
describe the process of acetaminophen induced hepatic necrosis
NAPQI depletes glutathione and forms toxic tissues byproduct in the liver
what is an antidote for Acetaminophen overdose
N-Acteylcysteine (regenerating glutathione)
what other disease is N-acetylcsteine used to treat and describes its MOA
C.F and weakens mucous plugs
by what process does Aspirin used to inhibit CoX
Covalent Acetylation
inc bleeding time and no effect on PT & PTT is seen in what drug
Aspirin (Effects last until new platelets are produced)
Clopidogrel
what is the function of aspirin at low dose ?
dec platelet aggregation
what is the function of aspirin at medium dose (300- 2400mg/day)
Antipyretic & analgesic
what is the function of aspirin at high dose (2400-4000mg/day)
Anti- Inflammatory
Tinnitus is caused by what anti-inflammatory medication
Aspirin