NSAIDs Flashcards
What can be used to block histamine from binding to the H1 receptor?
Antihistamines
What is used after the cell membrane is injured to keep from entering the arachidonic acid cascade?
Omega 3 FA
What inhibits phospholipase?
Steroids
What effects COX2 gene expression?
Steroids
What can prevent cyclooxygenase from tuning arachidonic acid into prostaglandins, prostacyclin, and thromboxane?
NSAIDs
What blocks the EP4 receptor?
Grapiprant
What blocks interleukins?
CADI
What blocks Janus kinase from casuing inflammation
Oclaitinib
What blocks free radical release from cause inflammation?
DMSO
What helps prevent proteases from causing inflammation?
GAGs
Antihistamines are primarily used in what disease situations in dogs?
Only effective in managing allergies
Treatment or prevention of vaccine reactions
Why should antihistamines be given cautiously, if at all, by the intravenous route?
IV administration can have an effect on the brain. A sudden bolus will cause a stimulatory effect and they get agitated and seizures have been reported
It can cause an excitatory reaction
Offer a proposed mechanism of how omega3 fatty acids supplements decrease inflammation.
It is thought to alter the cell membrane phospholipid concentration leading to less arachidonic acid as a substrate for inflammation and/or production of anti-inflammatory cytokines
Regarding glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) and their benefit in osteoarthritis, what is their proposed mechanism of action?
Supplies the building blocks for cartilage and inhibits proteases
Regarding glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) and their benefit in osteoarthritis, how does the onset differ from more traditional treatments such as NSAIDs?
It has a very slow onset. It can take several weeks for it to show effect
Regarding glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) and their benefit in osteoarthritis, what is their relative therapeutic index?
It is very safe
Regarding glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) and their benefit in osteoarthritis, how much evidence supports the benefit or oral nutraceutical GAGS versus prescription injectable GAGs?
Adequan (injectable) has a better response rate than the nutraceutical/oral GAG
Regarding glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) and their benefit in osteoarthritis, most oral GAGs include at least glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate. Which is likely the more effective?
Chondroitin sulfate