NSAIDs Flashcards
Ibuprofen is what brand name medication?
Advil, motrin
Naproxen is what brand name medication
Naprosyn (Rx), Aleve (OtC)
Acular, Acular LS, and Acuvail are what generic Opthalmic NSAID?
Ketorolac Tromethamine
Ilevro (susp) and Nevanac (sus) are what generic opthalmic NSAID?
Nepafenac
Bromdac and Prolensa are what generic opthalmic NSAID
Bromfenac
Ocufen is what generic opthalmic NSAID
Flurbiprofen sodium
What is the MOA of NSAIDS?
prostaglandin inhibitor via inhibition of the cyclooxygenase enzyme
What are the 3 functions of prostaglandins?
Support Renal and Platelet function, Protect gastric mucosa, inflammation and pain
What cascade do NSAIDs effect?
Arachidonic Acid Cascade
What are the 2 cyclooxgenase enzymes?
Cox-1 and Cox-2
Which Cox enzyme is the main one circulating around the system?
Cox-1
Which Cox enzyme is the one induced after injury?
Cox-2
Cox-_ inhibition causes all the issues with NSAIDs
Cox-1
Anti-Pyretic = ?
decreases fever
Analgesics = ?
decrease pain