NSAID patho Flashcards
1
Q
when are prostagliands released
A
when cells in an area of direct blood supply are damaged, pro-inflammatory mediadtors such as prostoglands are rebased
2
Q
state the COX 2 prostaglandins functions
A
inflammation, fever, pain and stimulation of platelet aggregation
3
Q
state COX 1 prostaglandin functions
A
maintains stomach mucosa, maintains renal perfusion, inhibits platelet aggregation
4
Q
what type of prostaglandin is aspirin
A
equally cox 1 and 2, but cox 1 is good for platelet aggregation inhibition
5
Q
what type is broken and Panadol
A
cox 2
