Non Opiod Analgesics

Question 1

Describe the process of inflammation

Answer 1

-Substances are released
-Vasodilation and increase permeability in capillary walls
-Pain receptors stimulated
-Phagocytes migrate to destroy harmful substances
-Results in redness, swelling, warmth, pain, loss of function

Question 2

Name the mediators of inflammation

Answer 2

Prostaglandins formed in cell membranes of organs

Question 3

What are prostaglandins made from?

Answer 3

Cyclooxygenase is required to make prostaglandins from arachidonic acid

Also known as prostaglandin synthetase

Subtypes COX-1, COX-2