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Histimine causes what
dilation of blood vessels allowing phagocytes to migrate to area
Cause of pain?
1. Increased tissue pressure
2. Actions of inflammatory mediators
How is phagocytosis initiated
Opsonins molecule adaptors
→Coat foreign surfaces and SIGNAL leukos that a particle should be attacked
Phagocytic cell with opsonized particle leads to
engulfment and destruction of agent
The cyclooxygenase pathway leads to the formation of what
1.PGH2 – Used to synthesize prostaglandins (PGE2 and PFF2 alpha)
2.Prostacyclin
3.Thromboxanes (TxA2)
Prostaglandins, PGE2, PGf2 acts where
smooth muscle,
PGE2?
inflammation and fever
what is Thromboxane (TxA2)
Chief eiconsanoid product of platelets
→POTENT VASOCONSTRICTOR and PROMOTER of PLATELET ADHESION and AGGREGATION
Prostacyclin (PGI-2) acts where and does what?
Primary eiconsanoid product of vascular endothelium. Functions as a VASODILATOR, VENODILATOR, INHIBITOR OF PLATELET AGGREGATION
What is critical in regulation of systemic blood pressure and thrombogenesis
Local balance of TxA2 and PGI-2
Housekeeping actions of COX 1
1. Vascular homeostasis
2. Maintenance of Renal and GI blood flow
3. Renal Function
4. Intestinal Mucosal Proliferation
5. Platelet Function
6. Antithrombogenesis
As needed functions of COX 2
Inflammation, Fever, Pain, Transduction of Painful Stimuli in Spinal Cord, Mitogenesis, Renal Adaptation to Stresses, Deposition of Trabecular bone, Ovulation, Placentation, Uterine Contractions of Labor
ACETAMINOPHEN MOA
Believed to inhibit synthesis of prostaglandins in CNS (COX-3?)
→Works peripherally to inhibit pain impulse generation
ACETAMINOPHEN used to TX
Mild pain/febrile conditions
What does acetaminophen lack?
anti-inflammatory effects, antiplatelet effect and GI Toxicity
Majore acetaminophen SE? how do you avoid this?
HEPATOXICITY***** in overdosage
→Avoid or use lower daily dose in older adults and patients with risk for hepatoxicity such as: ALCOHOLICS &
MALNOURISHED
What does acetaminophen interact with?
INTERACTIONS WITH WARFARIN→Prolongs INR and CYP-450 inducing drugs
SALICYLATES (Aspirin: Bayer, Ecotrin) MOA
Irreversibly inhibits platelet function for the life of the platelet (7-10 days)
Salicylate effects
anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic, anti-platelet
Salicylates anti-inflammatory effects due to
reduced synthesis of eicosanoid mediators
Salicylates analgesic effects?
Peripherally and at site of inflammation and at Sub-cortical sites
Salicylates antipyretic effects?
1.Vasodilation (Heat dissipation)
2.Antagonizes pyrogen induced prostaglandin production
3.Blocks CNS response to Interleukin 1 (by macrophages)
Salicylates anti-platelet effects?
inhibition of thromboxane synthesis
Uses of salicylates?
1.Relief mild to moderate pain
2.High Dose- Significant anti-inflammatory properties
3.RA
4.Inflammatory Joint Diseases
5.Antipyretic
6.Antiplatelet:
• Decrease TIAs
• Unstable Angina
• Reduce CABG thrombosis
• Reduce Coronary artery thrombosis
***BEST DRUG FOR* REDUCING FEVER!!!****
salicylates
Salicylates CNS SE?
1. Tinnitus
2. Decreased Hearing
3. Vertigo
4. Hyperpnea (Inc. RR)
AT low levels, what metabolic SE does salicylates have
Respiratory Alkalosis secondary to increased ventilation
Accumulation of salicyclic acid can cause what
met. acidosis
GI effects of salicylates?
1.Gastric mucosal irritation (Undissolved tab)
2.GI bleeding associated with erosive gastritis due to inhibited prostaglandins
Concurrent use of what meds lead to inc. Salicylate SE
glucocorticoids, anticoagulants
REnal Salicylate SE? why does this occur
Reversible decrease in GFR (secondary to arteriolar vasoconstriction)
Why may hypersensitivity reactions occur with salicylates
Aspirin induced asthma (Due to leukotriene synthesis)
When may Reye syndrome occur?
aspirin Use in children during/following viral infection can cause Reye Syndrome
What are PROPIONIC ACID DERIVATIVES
Ibuprofen








Naproxenn (Naprosyn, Aleve), Ketoprofen (Orudis, Oruvail), Flurbiprofen (Ansaid)
what are propionic acid derivatives used for
Potent analgesic used in:
1. RA
2. OA
3. Ankylosin Sponylitis
4. Gout
5. Primary Dysmenorrhea
Compare propionic acid derivatives compared to aspirin?
→Less frequent GI irritation/Bleed than aspirin
→Platelet effects are REVERSIBLE for all non selective NSAID’s except Aspirin
Propionic acid derivatives CI
1. Nasal Polyps
2. Angioedema
3. Aspirin Sensitivity
How can propionic acid derivatives Can alter cardioprotective effect of low dose aspirin
competing for binding sites
Naproxenn (Naprosyn, Aleve) features
Longer Half Life, 20 Times more potent than aspirin, Less Severe GI effects than aspirin
Ketoprofen (Orudis, Oruvail) features
25 mg dose comparable to 400 mg of ibuprofen
Flurbiprofen (Ansaid) featues
Can be used as a topical ophthalmic for inhibition of intra-operative miosis
ACETIC ACID DERIVATIVES MOA
Besides inhibiting cyclo-oxygenase, many AAD’s promote unesterified AA into triglyceride reducing substrate for Cyclooxygenase and lipoxygenase
types of ACETIC ACID DERIVATIVES?
Indomethacin (Indocin), Sulindac (Clinoril), Etodolac (Lodine), Diclofenac (Voltaren), Ketorlac (Toradol)
Indomethacin (Indocin) MOA and use
Direct inhibitor of neutrophil motility
→Specific use in promoting closure of PDA in newborns by inhibiting vasodilatory eicosanoids PGE2 and PGI-2
Indomethacin (Indocin) SE
GI and CNS adverse effect more severe than other NSAIDs
Sulindac (Clinoril
More frequently implicated in HEPATOXICITY than other NSAIDs
Etodolac (Lodine)
200 mg dose comparable to effect of 400mg ibuprofen
Diclofenac (Voltaren)
More potent anti-inflammatory than indomethacin and naproxen, Used widely in treatment of pain associated with RENAL STONES
How is Diclofenac available
topical patch for pain due to trauma and gel for painful joints
Ketorlac (Toradol) use and forms available
Strong analgesic properties particular for post-surgical patients, AVAILABLE AS IV FORMUALTION
Ketorlac (Toradol) SE
RENAL TOXICITY- Limit use to 3-5 days
Examples of OXICAM DERIVATIVES
Piroxicam (Feldene), Meloxicam (Mobic)
Piroxicam (Feldene) MOA
As effective as other NSAIDs but may be better tolerated
→Modulates neutrophil function by inhibiting collagenase proteoglycanase and oxidative burst
Piroxicam (Feldene) pharmokinetics
Long half life, may be administered once daily
Meloxicam (Mobic) MOA and AE
Reported to be more COX-2 selective at low dose, Overall adverse effects similar to other NSAIDs
KETONE NSAIDs: Nabutemone (Relafen) MOA
Prodrug

Reported to be comparatively COX-2 selective at low dose
KETONE NSAIDs: Nabutemone (Relafen) AE and pharmkinetics
Overall Adverse effects when dosed in the usual range are similar to NSAIDs

May give once or twice daily
What are the COX-2 SELECTIVE INHIBITORS
Celecoxib (Celebrex)
Refecoxib (Vioxx) (withdrawn)
Valdecoxib (Bextra) (withdrawn)
Celecoxib (Celebrex
COX-2 effects? what do they NOT effect?
100 x greater COX-2 selectivity
1.Anti-inflammatory
2.Antipyretic
3.Analgesic

NO anti-platelet effect
COX 2 AE
Increased THROMBOGENICITY (Prolonged inhibition of vascular COX-2 with endothelial cells→PGI-2)
COX 2 NSAIDS has reduced what
GI tox
Refecoxib was withdrawn in 2004 due to what
increased thrombogenicity with prolonged use→ MI & STROKE
What is celecoxib used for
Approved for OA, RA and juvenile RA (OVER 2 Y/O)

Ankylosing Spondylitis, Acute pain in adults, primary dysmenorrhea

Reduction of adenomatous colorectal polyps in FAP.
What is celecoxib an option for
patient requiring chronic NSAID use with risk of gastropathy
increased risk of what with celecoxib?
fatal and dose dependent C/V thrombotic events (STROKE) as well as
1.Hypertension
2.Edema
3.Heart Failure
Celecoxib is CI in what
Treatment of pain with CABG