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1
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What is the purpose of acute pain?

A

Protective mechanism

e.g. thermal burns

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2
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What are the types of pain?

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(1) Nociceptive pain

(2) Neuropathic pain

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3
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What type of pain is caused by a tissue injury?

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Nociceptive pain

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4
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How long does acute nociceptive pain last?

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<3-6 months

Desirable

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5
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How long does chronic nociceptive pain last?

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> 6 months

Undesirable

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6
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What is allodynia?

A

Pain after stimulation

Not normally painful

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7
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What is hyperalgesia?

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Increased pain from a stimulus that normally causes pain

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8
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What is neuropathic pain?

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Nerve injury

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9
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What are some conditions that are associated with neuropathic pain?

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(1) Diabetic neuropathy

(2) Phantom limb pain

(3) Cancer pain

(4) Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy

(5) Postherapeutic neuralgia

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10
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How may neuropathic pain be described?

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(1) Severe

(2) Sharp

(3) Burning

(4) Cold

(5) Numb

(6) Tingling

(7) Weakness

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11
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What is the pain pathway?

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(1) Detection of pain in the periphery

(2) Transmission of pain signals from periphery to spinal cord

(3) Reception of signal by higher central brain centres

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12
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Describe the role of local neuronal circuits and descending inhibitory pathways from higher brain centres on signals

A

Signals are amplified or inhibited

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13
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Describe the myelination state of non-nociceptive Aß.

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Myelinated

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14
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Describe the myelination state of nociceptive C.

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Unmyelinated

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15
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What sensation do non-nociceptive Aß fibres produce? large

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Touch + pressure

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16
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What sensation do nociceptive C fibres produce?

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Dull + burning pain

17
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What sensation do nociceptive A-delta produce?

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Sharp pain

18
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What are some inflammatory mediators of peripheral pain?

A

(1) Bradykinin

(2) Substance P

(3) ATP

(4) Protons

(5) Prostaglandins
- particularly PGE2 + PGF2

19
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What is the role of bradykinin as an inflammatory mediator of peripheral pain?

A

Activates B2 receptors in nociceptive neurons + B1 receptors via a metabolite

20
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What is the role of substance P as an inflammatory mediator of peripheral pain?

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Activates NKA (neurokinin) receptors in nociceptive neurones

21
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What is the role of ATP as an inflammatory mediator of peripheral pain?

A

Activates P2X3 receptors

22
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What is the role of protons (H+) as an inflammatory mediator of peripheral pain?

A

Activate acid-sensing ion channels (ASICs)

23
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What is the role of prostaglandins as an inflammatory mediator of peripheral pain?

A

PGE2 + PGF2

Greatly increase responses to bradykinin and 5-HT

Increase sensitisation

24
Q

What are prostanoids?

A

Prostaglandins + thromboxane

Produced from precursors in cell membrane

25
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What are some important neurotransmitters in hyperalgesia?

A

(1) Glutamate

(2) Substance P

(3) Nitric oxide

26
Q

What factor limits non-opioids?

A

Ceiling effect

Dose above which there is no further pharmacological action

27
Q

What is the mechanism of action of opiates?

A

Increase descending inhibitory pathways

Decrease neuropeptide release

28
Q

What is acetylsalicylic acid?

A

Aspirin

29
Q

Which analgesic is most appropriate for dysmenorrhoea?

A

Aspirin

30
Q

Give some examples of indoles.

A

(1) Diclofenac

(2) Indomethacin

31
Q

Give some examples of propionic acid derivatives.

A

(1) Ibuprofen

(2) Naproxen

(3) Ketoprofen

32
Q

What is etoricoxib licensed for?

A

(1) Ankylosing spondylitis

(2) Osteoarthritis

(3) Rheumatoid arthritis

(4) Acute gout

33
Q

What is celecoxib licensed for?

A

(1) Ankylosing spondylitis

(2) Osteoarthritis

(3) Rheumatoid arthritis

34
Q

Why were rofecoxib and valdecoxib withdrawn?

A

Cardiovascular side effects

35
Q

Why was lumiracoxib withdrawn?

A

Hepatotoxicity problems

36
Q

What is nefopam?

A

Non-opioid

For persistent pain if NSAIDs or opioids are not suitable

Causes little-no respiratory depression

Can have sympathomimetic + antimuscarinic side effects

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