NSAIDs Flashcards

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Inflammation

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Occurs upon infections or noxious stimuli
Eliminates harmful agents (microbes, toxins) and necrotic cells
Initiates the healing process
May injure normal tissues
Too strong response
Prolonged response
Inappropriate

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inflammation signs

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Heat
Redness
Swelling
Pain
Loss of function

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Chemical mediators of inflammation

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Vasoactive amines
Eicosanoids
PAF
Cytokines TNF IL-1 chemokines -> acute inflammation
Interferon-y (IFN-y) -> chronic inflammation
Complements components
C3a and C5a
Coagulation and kinin systems
Bradykinin, thrombin, fibrinopeptide s

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