NSAIDs Flashcards
what do NSAIDs do to the body
reduce inflammation by decreasing production of prostaglandins, prostacyclin, and thromboxane in CNS and periphery
MOA of NSAIDs
inhibit COX (needed to make PG)
what does COX1 enzyme do?
makes PG for routine maintenance (protect stomach mucosa, regulate blood flow to kidneys, allow normal platelet fxn)
what does COX2 enzyme do?
activated by inflammation
GI SE of NSAIDs
GI upset
ulcerations (increase gastric acids)
what groups are at increased risk of GI complications from NSAIDs?
Hx of ulcers
high dose NSAIDs
anticoagulants
steroids
CVS SE of NSAIDs?
increase BP (8-10mmHg) fluid/salt retention
BB warning for NSAIDs?
increased risk of MI & thrombotic events
increases with duration of use
greater risk if other CVD risk factors (increased risk of death or repeat attack w/in 5 years after MI)
liver monitoring/SE of NSAIDs?
hepatotoxicity
monitor LFTs for 1st 6 month q2-4 weeks
least hepatotoxic NSAID
ibuprofen
allergies to NSAIDs?
angioedema (10%): complement activated due to decreased Pg
(avoid ALL NSAIDs)
increased asthma (nasal polyps and Hx of asthma) Try to avoid regular NSAIDs
blood effects by NSAIDs
anticoagulants
ASA lasts 8-10 days
nonacetylated salicylates: no effect
liver effects of NSAIDs
acute renal failure or increased SCr because no PG means less blood flow to kidneys
don’t give to people with poor kidney function
CNS affects of NSAIDs?
HA (increased with tolmetin & indomethacin)
confusion (old ppl)
aseptic meningitis (increased with ibuprofen)
drug interactions of NSAIDs
diuretics, ACEI, ARBs (effectiveness)
ACEI & ARBs (hyperkalemia)
SSRIs (PUD)
Clopidogrel, warfarin, and heparins (PUD & GI bleed, perforations)
- increases in elderly
- don’t give NSAIDs to these patients
peak plasma feel of ASA?
1-2 hours
Doses of aspirin?
mild/mod: 325-650 q4 (4g)
high for arthritis: 650 q4 (5.4g)
unstable angina, TIAs, MIs, CABG: 81mg