NSAIDS and non narctoics Flashcards
3 functions of Anti- Inflamatories NSAIDs
1) analgesic
2) anti-inflamatory
3) Antipyretic
Pharmacokinetics of NSAIDs, where are they metabolized, how are they excreted
- food doesn’t change availability
- get in synoviral fluid good for arthritis
- metabolized by liver
- excreted renaly
MOA of NSAIDS
they inhibit the cyclooxygenase enzyme (COX).
COX needed to make prostaglandins (PG)
What does COX make and why is this product needed?
1) makes PG- needed for maintinance of body
PG protect mucosal layer of stomach, regulate blood flow to the kidney & allow platelets to function
What activates COX 2?
-inflamtion
Do COX 2 inhibitors specificly only inhibit COX 2
no only a little more
What is the only COX 2 inhibitor ?
Celebrex
Most ADRs of NSAIDs are related to inhibiting which cox?
Cox 1
GI side effects of NSAID
1) increased gastric acid bc PGs is GI mucosa protective
2) Dyspepsia
3) Gastro Duodenal Ulcer
During what time period of treatment dose hepatotoxicity from NSAIDs occur?
first 6 weeks
What to monitor and how often when pt. is on NSAIDs
-serum transaminases measured every 2 weeks for long term treatment
Black Box warning on NSAIDs is for what?
- cardiovascular thrombotic events
- myocardial infarctions
- stroke
What do NSAIds cause you retain?
salt and fluid
How many points do NSAIDs raise ur BP?
8-10 pts
Angioedema
an unstable complement system which is activated by inhibition of prostaglandins
who do you avoid using NSAIDs in?
asthmatic pts w/ polyps
ASA Aspirin
-irreversibly inhibits COX enzymes, platelet effect last 10 days
nonacetylated salicylates
dont have any effect on platelets
Do NSAIDs increase or decrease serum creatinine?
increase bc decrease blood flow to kidney
when is there an absolute contraindication to NSAIDs?
Abnormal kidney function
CNS effects of NSAIDs
HA
aseptic meningitis
which NSAIDs are the ones known for causing HAs?
- indomethacin
- tolmetin
which NSAIDs are the ones known for causing aseptic meningitis?
ibprofin
Which drugs to NSAIDs decrease the effectivness of?
Diuretics
ACEI
ARBS
- can lead to hyperkalemia