NSAIDs & GI & Chemo Drugs Flashcards
What 3 main actions do NSAIDs do?
- Anti-inflammatory
- Analgesic
- Anti-pyretic
What does NSAIDs stand for?
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
What is COX?
NSAIDs inhibits COX which stands for cyclo-oxygenase enzymes.
What and When are the two different COX enzyme used?
COX-1
- Found in most of the body tissues.
- Involved in homeostasis
COX-2
- Induced in inflammatory cells when activated.
- Responsible for inducing inflammatory medications.
Describe the NSAIDs mechanisms of action.
The majority of NSAIDs inhibit BOTH COX-1&2.
The anti-inflammatory effect is produced by the COX-2 enzyme.
The side effects are caused by the COX-1.
So many practices use COX-2 selection.
How does NSAID provide analgesia?
- Effective against pain of inflammation or tissue damage.
- Decrease prostaglandin production that sensitises the pain receptors.
- Most effective against pain of muscular, skeletal and vascular origin. Less effective against visceral pain.
- Used in combination with opioids for post-op pain.
What is Prostaglandins?
This is produced by inflammation that alter the firing rate of neurons in hypothalamus which controls the thermoregulation.
How does Anti-pyretic work?
- This increases the body’s thermal set point = fever.
- Maintained by vasodilation and sweating.
- NSAIDs inhibit PG production, reducing pyrexia.
What are the properties of Meloxicam?
- Commonly used in veterinary NSAIDs.
- Licensed in dogs and cats
- Oral suspension, oral tablets, solution for injection - SC.
- Preferably inhibits COX-2.
What are the uses of Meloxicam?
- Acite and chronic muscoskeletal pain.
- Post-op -orthopaedic and soft tissue procedures.
What are the contraindications of Meloxicam?
- Dehydration
- Hypotension
- GI disease
- Pregnancy
- <6 weeks old
What are the adverse reactions of Meloxicam?
- V+ D+ GI Ulcerations and bleeding.
- NOT to be administered with other NSAIDs or corticosteriods.
What are the properties of Carprofen?
- Injection - IV,SC, oral tabs.
- Inj licensed for Dogs and Cats. Tabs only dogs.
- ## Preferential COX-2 inhibition.
What are the uses of Carprofen?
Uses are similar to Meloxicam
What are the adverse reactions of Carprofen?
V+ D+ GI Ulcerations and bleeding.
- NOT to be administered with other NSAIDs or corticosteriods.
How should Carprofen be administered?
With Food.
What are the properties of Firocoxib?
- COX-2 inhibition.
- To have lesser effects on GI tract then Meloxicam/Carprofen.
- Licensed for dogs only.
- Oral tabs.
- Can be given with/out food.
What are the adverse reactions of Firocoxib?
- V+ D+ GI Ulcerations and bleeding.
- NOT to be administered with other NSAIDs or corticosteriods.
What 3 other NSAIDs drugs are used in practice?
Robenacoxib - Onsior
Cimicoxib - Cimalgex
Mavacoxib - Trocoxil
What are the properties of Paracetamol?
Licensed in dogs as Pardale-V (+codeine)
Not considered an NSAIDs as it treats pain mainly by blocking COX-2 in the central nervous system.
Why can Parcetamol NOT be given to cats?
- Cats lack the glucuronyl transferase enzyme to metabolise paracetamol - toxic intermediates NAPQ-1.
Damage RBCs
Liver damage - icterus
How does Paracetamol damage RBCs in cats?
- Causing methaemaglobinaemia - chocolate brown MM - cyanosis.
- Anaemia
- Haemoglobinuria
What are the treatment for paracetamol toxicity in cats?
- IV fluids
- Blood transfusion
- N-acetycysteine
-Increased glutathione reserves in liver and enhances metabolism
May cause anaphylaxis
What does the Medulla, hormones secrete?
- Adrenaline
- Noradrenaline
What do the hormones secrete do to the body?
- These prepare body for “fight” or “flight” situations in combination with the sympathetic nervous system.
What two anatomical landmarks the Adrenal Glands obtain?
Medulla and Cortex
In the cortex, what hormones are produced?
Steroids
What are the three groups of Steroids?
- Glucocorticoids
- Mineralocorticoids
- Adrenal Sex hormones.
Why do the Glucocorticoids secrete?
- In response to stress.
What is the Glucocorticoids responsible for?
- increase in bloog glucose.
- Aid in control of electrolytes (e.g. Ca).
- Anti-inflammatory response/suppress immune response (inhibits prostaglandin A2).
What are Mineralocorticoids responsible for?
- Aldosterone - Retain Na, Excrete K.
Increase blood volume and blood pressure.
How often do sex steroids produce for?
Produced in small amounts.
How is Cortsol release controlled?
- Controlled by negative feedback.