NSAIDs & DMARDs Flashcards
1
Q
All side effects
Neural, Heart, GI, blood, liver, lungs, skin, kidneys
A
- Vertigo, tinnitus, headache
- HTN, retention & edema
- common stuff
- Thrombocytopenia, Neutropenia
- Liver failure
- Asthma
- Itching
- Kidney failure, Hyperkalemia, Proteinuria
2
Q
Aspirin
Mechanism, half life, pharmacokinetic, clearance
A
- COX, irreversible, no platelet adhesion
- 8-10d effect, life of platelets
- Good oral absorption
- Acidic, for clearance we can alkalise urine
- Low dose half life: 3-5h
- High dose (anti-inflamatory) half life: zero degree kinetics , so side effects
3
Q
Aspirin clinical use
A
- Transient ischemic attacks
- Prevention of angina
- Coronary thrombosis prevention
- Thrombosis preventin in bypass
4
Q
Aspirin side effects
A
- All side effects, GI more
- In type II patients: GI bleed
- Contraindication in hemophilia
4
Q
Aspirin side effects
A
- All side effects, GI more
- In type II patients: GI bleed
- Contraindication in hemophilia
5
Q
COX II selective inhibitors
A
- Celecoxib
- Etodolac
- Meloxicam
5
Q
COX II selective inhibitors
A
- Celecoxib
- Etodolac
- Meloxicam
6
Q
Celecoxib
Mechanism, use
A
- 10-20 times stronger
- Only prostacyclins (in heart endothelium)
- Osteoarthritis, RA, JRA, 100-200mg BID
- 400mg daily in schizophrenia
7
Q
Celecoxib side effects
A
- GI bleed
- Little effect on platelets
- Toxicity w/ lithium, fluconazol
- Interaction w/ warfarin
- Rash
7
Q
Celecoxib side effects
A
- GI bleed
- Little effect on platelets
- Toxicity w/ lithium, fluconazol
- Interaction w/ warfarin
- Rash
8
Q
Etodolac
A
- Racemic
- Oral
- Medium half life, glucuronidation clearance
- OA, RA, JRA 300-500mg BID/TID
9
Q
Meloxicam
Mechanism, use
A
- Not selective, but COX II more
- Inhibit thromboxan A2 synthesis
- OA, RA, JRA 7.5 - 15mg
10
Q
Non-selective COX inhibitors
A
- Diclofenac
- Flurbiprofen
- Ibuprofen
- Indomethacin
- Ketoprofen
- Nabumetone
- Naproxen
- Piroxicam
- Sulindac
11
Q
Diclofenac
Salts, forms, use, side effects
A
- Na, K, Epolamin
- Ophth, gel, supp, oral, IM
- for less GI: Omeprazole
- More kidney problems, less GI
- OA, RA, JRA
- Increase serum aminotransferase
12
Q
Flurbiprofen
Form, use, mechanism, side effects
A
- Oral, ophth, IV
- Myosis prevention
- Pain management in ENT surgeries
- in RA, OA
- Racemic
- S enantiomer: TNF-a & Nitric oxide synthesis inhibition
Side effects: - Ataxia
- Tremor
- Myoclonus & shaking
- Rigidity