N18 - Analgesics (Breivogel) Flashcards
paracrines
early immune response
TNF, ILs
Chronic inflammation
precursor for all eichosanoids
arachidonic acid
precursor to all prostaglandins and thromboxanes
PGH2
Inhibits aggregation
OAH
+ platelett aggregation
TXA2
Inhibits secretino of NSAIDs in to renal tubule
Probenecid
Contraindications to NSAIDs
Hypersensitivity
Renal impairment
Pregnancy, acetaminophen
aspirin
irreversibly inhibits COX-I
Reversibily inhibits COX-II
Chemoprevention when used alone or with dipyridamole
Aspirin
CNS effectiveness
acetaminophen
Increases platelet aggregation
COX-I
Involved in contractions
COX-II
Inhibition of induced/CNS COX I & II
decreased pain, inflammation, fever
Inhibition of COX II in uterus
decreased menstrual cramps
delayed labor
Inhibition of COX I in platelets
chemoprevention
blood thinning/bleeding
Inhibition of COX I in GI tract
ulcers
Inhibition of COX II in vascular endothelium
heart attack
stroke
Inhibition of COX I or II in fetus
closure of ductus arteriosus
Inhibition of COX I & II in kidney
decreased RBF & GFR
other drug intoxication
pt on meds for depression
methotrexate and Lithium elimination slowed
both have narrow therapeutic index
Tx for NSAID overdose
gastric lavage
Reye’s Syndrome
Due to virus in children <12 taking aspirin
Suppository or enema alicylates for IBD
Sulfasalazine
Olsalazine
Mesalamine