NSAIDs and Antihistamines Flashcards
Inflammation
normal, protective response to tissue injury caused by physical trauma, noxious chemicals, microbiological agents
Nonselective COX Inhibitors: Salicylates examples
aspirin
Nonselective COX Inhibitors: Non-Salicylates examples
ibuprofen, ketoprofen, diclofenac, ketorolac
COX2 Inhibitor example
Celecoxib
Aspirin MOA
irreversibly inactivates COX
inhibits prostaglandin synthesis at PGE2
Low dose of Aspirin (<300mg)
inhibit platelet aggregation
SE of Aspirin
GI irritation
prolongs bleeding- cant have before surgery
blocks PGE2 and PGF2a that stops protective mucous secretions of stomach
Reye Syndrome
Countering SE of Aspirin
take with food and water
antacids
Reye Syndrome
fatal hepatitis with cerebral edema
aspirin during viral infections
Ibuprofen/ Ketoprofen MOA
inhibits COX
Diclofenac
formed in combination with misoprostol
0.1% used in post op eye inflammation
Ketorolac
used to treat seasonal allergic conjunctivitis
Celecoxib
inhibits COX2
used for osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, acute pain
reduced risk for GI issues
Celecoxib should not be used on…
patients allergic to sulfonamides
Acetaminophen
analgesic and antipyretic
no anti-inflammatory effect