NSAIDS Flashcards
1
Q
mech
A
inhibit cyclooxygenase so no prostaglandins
2
Q
NSAID toxicity
A
GI upset, renal failure, nterstitial nephritis
3
Q
Cox-2
A
no GI upset…don’t affect cox-1 which is in the gut
4
Q
Celecoxib
A
Celebrex
5
Q
Meloxicam
A
cox-2 selective
6
Q
ibuprofen
A
cox-1
7
Q
cox-s sideeffects
A
thrombosis, they can cause sulfa allergy because they are sulfa drugs…wasn’t a good idea to start Celebrex without going to the doctor
