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Pharm 42 Eicosanoids Flashcards

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Aspirin MOA

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Irreversible inhibits COX-1 and COX-2 by acetylating the active site serine residue

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Aspirin clinical applications

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Mild-to-moderate pain, HA, myalgia, arthralgia, prophylaxis of stroke and MI (@ low doses -> antiplatelet effect)

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Aspirin adverse effects

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GI ulcer/bleeding, Reye’s syndrome, asthma exacerbation, bronchospasm, angioedema; also tinnitus

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Aspirin contraindications

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Hypersensitivity; aspirin-triggered asthma; chickenpox/flu in children/teens (risk of Reye’s syndrome)

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Aspirin therapeutic considerations

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Increases plasma concentration of acetazolamide -> CNS toxicity; Ibuprofen may inhibit antiplatelet effect; may enhance methotrexate toxicity; increased risk of bleeding in anti coagulated pts

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NSAID MOA and classes

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Inhibit COX-1 and COX-2, decreasing synthesis of eicosanoids and limiting inflammatory responseIncludes Proprionic acids, acetic acids, Oxicams, Fenamates, Ketones

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Priopionic Acids (4)

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Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Ketoprofen, Flurbiprofen

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Acetic Acids (5)

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Indomethacin, Sulindac, Etodolac, Diclofenac, Keterolac

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Oxicams (1)

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Prioxicam (duh)

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Fenamates (2)

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Mefenamate, Meclofenamate

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Ketones (1)

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Nabumetone

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NSAID clinical applications

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Mild-to-moderate pain, F, OA, RA, dysmenorrhea, gout, PDA closure (indomethacin)

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NSAID adverse effects

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GI hemorrhage/ulceration/perforation, nephrotoxicity, Stevens-Johnson syndrom, pseudoporphyria (naproxen); also tinnitus

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NSAID contraindications

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GI/intracranial bleeding; coagulation defects; asthma, urticaria, or allergic rxn to NSAIDs including ASA (b/c of risk of fatal anaphylaxis); renal insufficiency

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NSAID therapeutic considerations

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1) Naproxen has longer T1/2, more potency, and fewer GI effects than ASA2) Keterolac is used for 3-5 days post-surgery3) Piroxicam has long T1/2 - dose once daily4) Nabumetone has greatest COX-2 selectivity5) Fenamate is less useful than ASA

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Acetominophen MOA

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COX-3 inhibitor in CNS

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Acetominophen clinical applications

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F, mild-to-moderate pain

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Acetominophen adverse effects

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Hepatotoxicity, nephrotoxicity; also rash and hypothermia

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Acetominophen contraindications

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Hypersensitivity

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Acetominophen therapeutic considerations

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Insignificant anti-inflammatory effects b/c of weak inhibition of peripheral COX; overdose is LEADING CAUSE OF HEPATIC FAILURE (b/c of modification by CYP40 to reactive metabolite that requires detoxification by glutathione) -> antidote is N-ACETYLCYSTEINE

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Celecoxib MOA

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Selective inhibition of COX-2

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Celecoxib clinical applications

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OA, RA in adults, ankylosing spondylitis, primary dysmenorrhea, acute pain in adults, familial adenomatous polyposis (b/c of some interaction w/ PPAR-delta)

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Celecoxib adverse effects

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MI, ischemic stroke, heart failure, GI bleeding/ulceration/perforation, renal papillary necrosis, exacerbation of asthma; also peripheral edema

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Celecoxib contraindications

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Hypersensitivity to sulfonomides or celecoxib; asthma, urticaria, or allergic rxn to NSAIDs (b/c of risk of fatal anaphylaxis); pain with CABG

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Celecoxib therapeutic considerations

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Decreased efficacy of ACE inhibitors

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Glucocorticoid MOA and names (4)

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Induces lipocortins -> inhibit COX-2 action and prostaglandin biosynthesisPrednison, Prednisolone, Methylprednisolone, Dexaethasone

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Glucocorticoid clinical applications

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Inflammatory conditions; autoimmune diseases

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Glucocorticoid adverse effects

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Immunosuppression, cataracts, hyperglycemia, hypercortisolism, depression, euphoria, osteoporosis, growth retardation in children, muscle atrophy; topical may cause skin atrophy

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Glucocorticoid contraindications

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Systemic fungal infection

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Zileuton MOA

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Inhibits 5-lipoxygenase -> decreases leukotriene synthesis

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Montelukast MOA (and another drug in the class)

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Cysteinyl leukotriene type-1 receptor antagonistsAlso includes Zafirlukast

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Zileuton clinical applications

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Asthma, also ASA-exacerbated respiratory distress (aspirin-sensitive asthma)

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Zileuton adverse effects

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Increased liver enzymes; also, urticaria, abdominal discomfort, dizziness, insomnia; occasionally associated with Churg-Strauss

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Zileuton contraindications

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Active liver disease, elevated liver enzymes

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Zileuton therapeutic considerations

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Avoid concurrent use of dihydroergotamine, ergoloid mesylates, ergonovine, and methylergonovine b/c of increased risk of ergotism (N, V, vasospastic ischemia); pill-form reduces problems with inhaler use in kids (and can also treat other systemic allergies); requires periodic LFTs

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Montelukast clinical applications

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Chronic asthma, allergic rhinitis, also ASA-exacerbated respiratory distress (aspirin-sensitive asthma)

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Montelukast adverse effects

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Allergic granulomatosis angiitis, hepatitis; also, GI distress, hallucinations, agitation; occasionally associated with Churg-Strauss

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Montelukast contraindications

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Hypersensitivity

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Montelukast therapeutic considerations

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Excreted in breast milk; not indicated for acute asthma attacks, not appropriate as monotherapy for asthma; pill-form reduces problems with inhaler use in kids (and can also treat other systemic allergies)

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Glucocorticoid therapeutic considerations

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Does not correct underlying disease, only limits effects of inflammation; requires tapering dosage after chronic use to avoid adrenal insufficiency

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TNF-Alpha Inhibitors MOA and names (5)

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1) Enteracept: TNF receptor dimer2) Infliximab, Adalimumab, Certolizumab, Golimumab: anti-TNF antibodies

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TNF-Alpha Inhibitors clinical applications

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1) RA & Ankylosing Spondylitis (E, I, A, G)2) Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (E, A)3) Crohn’s (I, A, C)4) Ulcerative Colitis (I)5) Plaque Psoriasis (E, I, A)6) Psoriatic Arthritis (E, A, G)[Key: E=Enteracept, I=Infliximab, A=Adalimumab, C=Certolizumab, G=Golimumab]

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TNF-Alpha Inhibitors adverse effects

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Myelosuppression, heart failure, optic neuritis, REACTIVATION OF TB, increased risk of infection/leukemia/lymphoma, demyelination of CNS; also upper respiratory infection, V, abdominal pain

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TNF-Alpha Inhibitors contraindications

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Enteracept: sepsis, heart failureInfliximab: Hypersensitivity

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TNF-Alpha Inhibitors therapeutic considerations

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Give pts PPD before starting treatment (and regularly when they’re on the drug); in case of infection, give aggressive antibiotics; Enteracept binds to TNF-Alpha and Beta, the rest bind only to TNF-Alpha

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Alprostadil MOA

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PGE1 analogue w/ vasodilator properties

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Alprostadil clinical applications

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Maintenance of PDA (in Tetralogy of Fallot, Eisenmenger pulmonary HTN, and aortic valve atresia), erectile dysfunction

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Alprostadil adverse effects

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Heart failure, arrhythmias/conduction defects, DIC, disorders of bone development, seizure, priapism, apnea in newborns; also hypotension, penile fibrosis/discomfort

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Alprostadil contraindications

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Sickle cell; leukemia/myeloma; neonatal RDS; Anatomical deformation of the penis (and implant/Peyronie’s disease)

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Misoprostol MOA

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PGE1 analogue w/ vasodilator properties

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Misoprostol clinical applications

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Cytoprotective (increases mucus and bicarb production) and antisecretory (inhibits parietal cells) protection against gastric ulcers in long-term NSAID therapy; PUD; abortifacient (with mifepristone)

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Misoprostol adverse effects

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Anemia, cardiac arrhythmia; also GI disturbance

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Misoprostol contraindications

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Carboprost MOA

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PGF2Alpha analogue that stimulates uterine contraction; leuteolytic activity controls fertility

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Carboprost clinical applications

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Abortion in 2nd trimester, postpartum hemorrhage

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Carboprost adverse effects

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Dystonia, pulmonary edema; also D, HA, F, paresthesia, breast tenderness

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Carboprost contraindications

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Acute PID; cardiac, pulmonary, renal, or hepatic disease

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PGF2Alpha Analogues with Vasodilator Properties (3)

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Latanoprost, Bimatoprost, Travoprost

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PGF2Alpha Analogues with Vasodilator Properties clinical applications

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Ocular HTN; open-angle glaucoma

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PGF2Alpha Analogues with Vasodilator Properties adverse effects

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Macular retinal edema; also blurred vision, hyper pigmentation of eyelids/iris

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PGF2Alpha Analogues with Vasodilator Properties contraindications

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Hypersensitivity

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Epoprostenol MOA

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Prostacyclin analogue that stimulates vasodilation of pulmonary & systemic arterial vasculature; also inhibits platelet aggregation

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Epoprostenol clinical application

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Pulmonary HTN

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Epoprostenol contraindications

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Supraventricular tachycardia, hemorrhage, thrombocytopenia; also hypotension, rash, GI disturbance, MSK pain, paresthesia, anxiety, flu-like illness

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Epoprostenol contraindications

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Heart failure w/ severe L. ventricle dysfunction; chronic use in pts w/ pulmonary edema

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Anakinra MOA

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Recombinant IL-1 receptor antagonist

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Anakinra clinical application

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RA - reduces bony erosions, by decreasing metalloproteinase release from synovial cells

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Anakinra adverse effects

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Neutropenia, increased risk of infection

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Anakinra contraindications

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Hypersensitivity to drug OR to E. Coli-derived proteins

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