NSAID 2 Flashcards
What drugs are in the classical/traditional group
Acetaminophen, aspirin, flunixin meglumine, phenylbutazone
Drugs in the preferential group
Carprofen and meloxicam
Drugs in the COX II selective category
Firocoxib, robenacoxib, deracoxib
A type of EP4 antagonist
Grapiprant
NSAIDs absorption
- good oral absorption
- weak acids
NSAID Distribution
- at least 90% bound to albumin
- small Vd
- accumulation @ site of distribution
NSAID Hepatic metabolism
- hepatic metabolism= primary mode of clearance
- phase 1&2
- enterohepatic circulation
Acetaminophen
- peroxidase inhibition
- centrally acting analgesic and anti-pyretic
Feline acetaminophen toxicity
- contraindication for cats
- issue w/ phase 2 metabolism (deficiency in glucuronyl transferase)
- glutathione overwhelmed (hepatic toxicity and methemoglobinemia)
- single adult dose can be lethal
Treatment for acetaminophen toxicity
Promote glutathione formation, microsomal enzyme inhibitors, antioxidants
What promotes glutathione formation
N-acetylcysteine and S-adeosyl methionine
Cimetidine is a type of
Microsomal enzyme inhibitor
Disposition of aspirin
- variable bioavailability
- 50-70% protein bound
- rapid distribution into ECF (synovial, peritoneal, saliva, and milk)
- elimination via hepatic conjugation with glucuronide
- renal excretion
Adverse events of aspirin
- antithrombotic (inhibits platelet activity)
- wide safety margin in most species
Aspirin adverse events in cats
- requires glucuronidation for elimination
Clinical signs of aspirin toxicosis
Depression, vomiting, electrolyte imbalances, hyperthermia, convulsions, death
Chronic signs of aspirin toxicosis
Bone marrow depression, toxic hepatitis, GI bleeding, cartilage damage, and renal failure
Treatment for aspirin adverse events
Supportive care
Flunixin meglumine
- a nicotinic acid
- used for visceral pain (colic in horses)
- 80% bioavailability
- short 1/2 life
- long duration of effect due to irreversible COX inhibition
Flunixin meglumine is approved for use in
Cows for pyrexia
Flunixin meglumine is prohibited in
Veal calves and lactating dairy cattle
Adverse effects of flunixin meglumine
- mask surgical pain in equine patients
- gastric ulceration
- clostridial myositis from IM injection
Structure activity relationship of phenylbutazone
- pyrazolone (enolic acid)
- dosing forms (IV, granular, bolus, paste, tablet)
Uses of phenylbutazone in horses/cattle and dogs
- horses/cattle: musculoskeletal pain
- documented use in K9