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NSAIDs Flashcards

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NSAIDs types?

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  1. Non-selective
  2. COX-2 Inhibitors
  3. Paracetamol
    (ACETAMINOPHEN)
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Non-selective NSAIDs drugs?

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  1. Aspirin
  2. Naproxen
  3. Indomethacin
  4. Diclofenac
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Aspirin effects?

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Anti-inflammatory
Analgesic
Antipyretic
Antiplatelet

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Aspirin anti-inflammatory effect mechanism?

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  • ↓ vasodilation

* ↓ increase in vascular permeability

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Aspirin Analgesic effect mechanism?

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• ↓ sensitization of nociceptive fibres to stim by inflammatory mediators
o Analgesic ceiling – does not block direct nociceptive activation

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Aspirin Antipyretic effect mechanism?

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• Act on hypothalamus & reset thermostat

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Aspirin Antiplatelet effect mechanism?

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• Block TXA2 (platelet agg) > Block PGI2 (platelet inhibition)

o Blocks both but PGI2 restored faster by new COX
synthesis

o TXA2 restored only by new platelet formation

o Low dose aspirin à useful as a blood thinner

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Aspirin Side effects?

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• Not to be prescribed to

children with viral infections –> Reye’s syndrome (rare but life-threatening)

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What happens in Reye’s syndrome?

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o Encephalitis
o Liver swelling
o Vomiting
o Delirium
o Convulsions
o Loss of consciousness
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Naproxen plasma half life?

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Long T ½ (12-24h)

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Naproxen uses?

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Dysmenorrhea – more effective in women

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Indomethacin uses?

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  • Strong anti-inflammatory

* Steroid-like ↓ PLA2

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Indomethacin Side effects?

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• CNS: confusion, depression, psychosis

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Diclofenac plasma half life?

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Short T ½ (<2hrs)

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Diclofenac uses?

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  • Less GI risk due to short T ½

* But longer T ½ in synovial fluid

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GIT Side Effects of NSAIDs?

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  • Dyspepsia
  • Nausea, vomiting
  • Ulcer
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GIT Side Effects of NSAIDs mechanism?

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Prostaglandins have a protective function to ↓ acid, ↑ bicarbonate & mucus

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Renal Side Effects of NSAIDs?

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  • Edema
  • Hypertension
  • Hyperkalemia
  • Acute renal failure
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Renal Side Effects of NSAIDs:
• Edema
• Hypertension

Mechanism?

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  • ↓ PGE2 (inhibits reabs)

* ↑ Na+ and water reabs at TAL

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Renal Side Effects of NSAIDs:
• Hyperkalemia
• Acute renal failure

Mechanism?

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  • ↓ PGI2 (which stim RAAS)

* Suppression of renin and aldosterone secretion

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Pseudo-allergic Side Effects of NSAIDs?

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  • Rash
  • Itch
  • Nasal congestion
  • Anaphylaxis
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Asthma Side Effects of NSAIDs?

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• Bronchospasm in susceptible (excess

leukotrienes)

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Pseudo-allergic and Asthma Side Effects of NSAIDs Mechanism?

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  • Inhibition of arachidonic acid à prostaglandins

* Shunt arachidonic acid to produce leukotrienes

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Bleeding Side Effects of NSAIDs?

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  • Bruising

* Bleeding

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Bleeding Side Effects of NSAIDs mechanism?
Due to antiplatelet activity
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NSAIDs contraindications?
Avoid NSAIDs in 3rd trimester of pregnancy: May cause premature closure of ductus arteriosus
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COX-2 Inhibitors drugs?
Coxibs eg. Celecoxib
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COX-2 Inhibitors Mechanism of Action?
• Selective inhibition of COX- 2 (inducible) reduces GIT side effects • Mainly anti-inflammatory, analgesic
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COX-2 Inhibitors Side Effects?
1. Avoid in late pregnancy (3rd trimester) 2. Renal toxicity 3. Effects on ovulation 4. GIT sparing incomplete 5. Increase risk of thrombosis
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Why avoid cox-2 inhibitors in late pregnancy (3rd trimester)?
o Premature closure of ductus arteriosus
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Why do cox2 inhibitors cause Renal toxicity?
o Due to COX-2 in kidney
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How do cox2 inhibitors cause effects on ovulation?
o Delayed follicular rupture
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Why is GIT sparing incomplete due to cox2 inhibitors?
o Due to impairment of wound healing
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Significance of cox2 inhibitors causing increased risk of thrombosis?
o ↑ CVS death - COX2 produces prostacyclin (inhibits clotting) but not TXA2 (promotes clotting) - COX2 block > shunt more arachidonic acid to COX1 > produce more TXA2 > prostacyclin
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Paracetamol mechanism of action?
• CNS-selective COX inhibitor. May also involve serotonin relays or receptors
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Paracetamol uses?
* Good analgesic * Potent antipyretic * Spares the GIT * Safe for children with few side effects * (not potent as anti-inflammatory)
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Paracetamol Side Effects?
• Liver damage o Exacerbated by chronic alcohol use o Should not occur at therapeutic doses in healthy individuals * Allergy * Nausea/vomiting
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