NSAIDs Flashcards
______ are inflammatory mediators that can cause bronchospasm.
Leukotrienes, PGs, TXA
______ is a potent vasodilator and platelet inhibitor generated mostly by COX-2
prostacyclin
_______ is a potent vasoconstrictor and platelet aggregator generated mostly by COX-1
TXA2
This drug is a nonselective, irreversible COX1 and COX2 inhibitor
ASA
describe the kinetics of ASA at high doses above 600mg…
zero order
________ of urine promotes excretion of ASA
Alkalinization
acids ionize in basic soln., ionized cannot cross membranes
4 effects of ASA
analgesic
antipyretic
anti-inflammatory
anti-platelet
how long does ASA last? why?
8-10 days… until new platelets
Long term use of ASA decreases risk of…
CRC
Progression of ASA metabolic adverse effects…
low dose respiratory alkalosis
THEN
high dose metabolic/resp acidosis
A single dose of ASA ______ bleeding time
doubles
ASA should be stopped _______ before elective surgery
1 week
______ doses of ASA decrease uric acid excretion, _______ doses increase uric acid excretion
Low ASA = decreased
High ASA = increased
ASA competes with uric acid at the ______ receptor
OAT-2
ASA asthma occurs due to…
increased leukotrienes (COX inhibition –> 5-LOX activity)
Is ASA teratorgenic?
no
Which NSAID should be avoided with these conditions?
• gastric ulcer • severe hepatic damage • hypoprothrombinemia • Vitamin K deficiency • hemophilia
ASA
Fatal dose of ASA is…
20g
This is a salicylic acid derivative that is NOT metabolized to salicylic acid…
diflunisal
does diflunisal have CNS action and therefore antipyretic action?
no