NSAIDs Flashcards
What are the effects of NSAIDs?
Analgesia
Anti-inflammatory
antipyretic
What is the clinical use of NSAIDs?
Mild to moderate post OP pain
Mechanism of action for NSAIDs?
Both COX and LOX inhibition
What is COX-1 important for normal function of?
GI tract
Platelets
Kidneys
Main side effects of NSAIDs
Ulceration perforation vomiting diarrhea hemostatic abnormality Renal impairment Hepatotoxicity Impairment of cartilage synthesis
Contraindication of NSAIDs
Hypovolemia hypotension Kidney disease Hemostatic abnormality Pregnancy Concomitant glucocorticoid therapy
What is used for cats for chronic treatment?
Meloxicam
Carprofen
COX-2 inhibitor
Not approved for cats
Robenacoxib
Selective COX-2 inhibitor
Minimal side effects
Phenylbutazone
Non-selective COX inhibitor
What are the side effects of Phenylbutazone
GI ulceration
nephrotoxicity
Flunixin meglumine
Non-selective COX inhibitor for horses and cattle
Ketoprofen
Non-selective COX inhibitor
What are the side effects of Ketoprofen
Hemostatic abnormality
Adverse GI effects
used in horses
Acetylsalicylic acid
Non selective COX inhibitor