NSAID: Carprofen, Meloxicam, Deracoxib, Etodolac, Firocoxib

Question 1

What kind of NSAID are Carprofen, Meloxicam, Deracoxib, Etodolac, Firocoxib?

Answer 1

newest group of NSAID agents

Question 2

What are Carprofen, Meloxicam, Deracoxib, Etodolac, Firocoxib referred to as?

Answer 2

COX-2

Question 3

How do Carprofen, Meloxicam, Deracoxib, Etodolac, Firocoxib compare to other NSAIDs? (3)

Answer 3

1. less likely to cause adverse effects than other NSAIDs
2. selectively inhibit production of prostaglandins associated with inflammation
3. minimal effect on GI tract and kidney

Question 4

What animals are these NSAIDs mostly used on?

Answer 4

dogs

Question 5

What do these NSAIDs have a LOW incidence of? (4)

Answer 5

1. liver disease
2. renal disease
3. hematologic abnormalities
4. serious GI diseases