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salicyclic acid derivative that irreversibly acetylated and inactivates Cox 1(inhibits prostaglandin synthesis)
Acetylsalicylic Acid (Aspririn)
What is an antithrombotic effect of Acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin)
irreversible acetylation and inactivation of the COX enzyme in platelets
What is the rate limiting step of aspirin and is it absorbed rapidly or slowly?
Dissolution and rapidly
in the small intestine, what pH increases dissolution
Increased pH (Alkalyne)
absoroption of salicylate(aspirin) is not limited because.
the large surface area of the small intestine
Is aspirin poorly distributed or rapidly distributed?
Rapidly and widely distributed
is aspirin highly bound or not? can it cross the placental and blood brain barriers?
Aspirin is highly bound and can cross both barriers
what changes so that the renal clearance of free ionized salicylate increases from 3% to about 80%>
urinary pH changes from 5 to 8 (becomes more alkalyne)
Common adverse effects of aspirin?
GI disturbances, tinnitus and hearing loss, renal medullary ischemia, pulmonary edema, reduction of erythrocyte life span,
misoprostol (cytotec) is...
a prostaglandin analogue that has anti-ulcer effects
a common adverse effect that is also a sign that indicates adequate plasma concentrations of aspirin
Tinnitus
Why should Aspirin be discontinued 5-7 days before surgery
to prevent excessive perioperative bleeding
What type of hypersensitivity occurs with Aspirin
Type 1, IgE antibodies are involved
What is the Aspirin Triad in asthma patients
Aspirin sensitivity, asthma, and nasal polyps
Using salicylates (especially aspirin) in children with varicella infections and flu like illnesses leads to increased risk of what?
Reye's Syndrome
Can acetaminophen be used as an antipyretic in kids?
Yes
When can salicylates be used in pregnancy?
only when benefits justify the risks and always avoided in last 3 months of pregnancy
Salicylism is what?
chronic salicylate intoxication. high dosages or prolonged therapy with high dosages
What has happened when adults ingest 10-30g doss of aspirin or children have taken 4g
Death
most common manifestations in salicylate overdosage?
acid-base and electrolyte disturbances, dehydration, hyperpyrexia, and hyperglycemia
most common manifestations of chronic intoxication in adults? in children?
adults-tinnitus and hearing loss
children-hyperventilation and CNS effects
to treat salicylic overdosages
supportive therapy, remove the drug(ipecac syrup), prevent further absorption(activated charcoal), correct the disturbances, and ENHANCE SALICYLATE ELIMINATION(urine pH to 7.5 or higher)
Major drug interactions with Aspirin (salicylic acid)
1. protein-bound drugs(oral anticoagulants, sulfonylureas, penicillins)
2. anticoagulants-increases risk of bleeding
3.Corticosteroids-corticosteroids increase renal clearance
4. NSAIDS-potential GI effects
Main use and dosage for aspirin?
use-mild to moderate pain, fever, inflammatory disease

dose-adults: 2.4-3.6g daily
children: 3.6-5.4g daily
salicylic acid derivative that works as an analgesic and antiinflammatory, has little antipyretic effect
Works by reversibly inhibiting Cox enzyme
Diflusinal (dolobid)
Diflusinal is contraindicated in...
those with history of hypersensitivity to aspririn and other NSAIDS
Diflusinal is used for:
acute or long term relief of mild to moderate pain
Is Diflusinal recommended as an antipyretic?
No
NSAIDS inhibit COX1, COX2, or both pathways? and what are NSAIDS?
Both COX1 and COX2.
analgesic and antipyretic but mostly anti-inflammatory
Main uses of NSAIDS
Rheumatoid arthritis
Osteoarthritis
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
What drugs cannot be used for rheumatoid arthritis
Ketorolac, Meloxicam, and Mefenamic acid
What drugs cannot be used for Osteoarthritis?
Ketorlac and Mefenamic Acid
Drugs that can be used for Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Tolmetin and Naproxen
Are NSAIDS rapidly or poorly absorbed? What is the pKa of NSAIDS?
rapidly and completely absorbed

pKa is ACIDIC
NSAIDS should be used with caution in patients with...
compromised cardiac function, HTN, and other condition that predispose to fluid retention
Which NSAID medications have a possibly of Strong Headaches, dizziness, and somnolescence/drowsiness
INDOMETHACIN, fenoprofen, and ketorolac
This increases the adverse reactions to NSAIDS so it must be used with care
Age. Caution in the elderly
Major problems with NSAIDS:
1. Gastric/duodenal ulcers, intestinal ulceration, gingival ulcer
2. Autoimmune hemolytic Anemia(Type 2)-reversible
3. Hepatitis, jaundice
Asthma, anaphylaxis, acute respiratory distress, rapid fall in blood pressure, angioedema, dyspnea are signs of what? and which NSAID has shown this?
Hypersensitivity ; Ibuprofen
Should NSAIDS be avoided in nursing mothers?
Yes. Can cause cardiovascular events in the infant
NSAIDs should be avoided in the 3rd trimester of pregnancy? True or false?
True
NSAIDS inhibit the prostaglandin synthesis which can induce the closure of what during pregnancy?
the fetal ductus arteriosus
Major uses of NSAIDS?
rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, closure of persisitent patent ductus arteriosus
the only COX2 inhibitor still on the market is?
Celecoxib (celebrex)
How does celebrex work?
as an antiinflammatory, analgesic, antipyretic

Inhibits the COX2 but not the COX1
Celecoxib should not be given to patients who have allergic type reactions to?
Sulfonamides
Main uses of Celecoxib(Celebrex)
Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, acute pain
Acetaminophen weakly inhibits
COX1 and COX2 enzymes
What is the toxic level of acetaminophen?
4000mg per day
When acetaminophen is broken down by CYP P450 it is:
highly reactive and toxic to the liver and the kidney
The most serious adverse reaction to acetaminophen is
hepatotoxicity
A medication that restores glutathione levels and is a specific antidote for APAP toxicity? and when must it be given?
Oral N-acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) must be given within 8 hours of ingestion
Main use of APAP?
Analgesic, antipyretic

Anti-inflammatory effects are much weaker
NSAID: Enolic Acid Derivatives: Oxicams
1. Piroxicam (Feldene)
2. Meloxicam (Mobic)
NSAIDS: Non-acidic Compound(Alkanones)
Nabumetone
How does cyclosporine work?
inhibits SIGNAL 1 by inhibiting calcineurin phosphatases
How does Cyclosporine effect the cell cycle?
reversibly inhibits lymphocytes in the G0 and G1 phase
Most common adverse reaction of cyclosporine?
Nephrotoxicity
Main uses of cyclosporine?
allogeneic transplants: prevent rejection in kidney, liver, and heart transplants
Hydrolyzed to MPA which inhibits SIGNAL 3
Mycophenolate (Cellcept)
Adverse Reactions of Mycophenolate(Cellcept)?
SEVERE NEUTROPENIA, vomiting, diarrhea, infections
Main uses for mycophenolate(cellcept)
allogeneic transplants: prevent rejection in renal, hepatic, and cardiac transplants
What is Muromonab-CD3
Murine monoclonal antibody blocks T-cell receptor
Only adverse reaction to Muromonab?
Hypersensitivity to murine products
Serum Ig of horses reduces T-cells in the blood and affects SIGNAL 1
Lymphocyte immune globulin (Atgam)
What are common adverse reactions of Lymphocyte immune globulin?
sensitivity for equine serum, chills, fever, vertigo, leukopenia, systemic infections
What pregnancy category is lymphocyte immune globulin?
Category C
What are the uses of Lymphocyte Immune Globulin
minimize rejection in renal transplant patients
humanized IgG1 monoclonal antibody
Blocks SIGNAL 3, inhibits IL-2 binding
Daclizumab (Zenepax)
Adverse reactions of Daclizumab? Uses?
ADR: GI disorders

Uses: minimize allograft rejection of renal and cardiac transplant patients
What is Rho Immune Globulin (RhoGAM) and what does it do?
sterile, concentrated solution of immune globulin

Effects SIGNAL 1, produces high levels of Rho antibodies
Rho Immune Globulin (RhoGAM) is contraindicated in?
Rho-positive patients and in Rho-negative patients who have already developed Rho antibodies
Uses of Rho Immune Globulin (RhoGAM)
prevent Rho hemolytic disease of the newborn (Erythroblastosis fetalis) administer in 72 hrs
Human plasma that supplies a broad spectrum of IgG antibodies against antigens
Immune Globulin (Gammagard)
Systemic Allergic reactions and the possibility for transmission of bloodborne pathogenic agents are adverse reactions of what medication?
Immune Globulin (Gammagard)
Uses of Immune Globulin(Gammagard)
Hypogammaglobulinemia, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, Guillain-Barre syndrome, prevent infection in HIV patients
3 major classes of interferons are:
Alpha, Beta, Gama
What is Interferon Beta-1b (Betaseron)
works as an antiproliferative and immunoregulator
Most serious adverse reactions of Interferon Beta-1b (Betaseron)
depression, suicidal ideation, injection site reactions
What are ADRs of Gamma-1B(Actimmune)? and What is its use?
ADR: flu-like symptoms

USE: chronic granulomatous disease
IgE antibodies fix to mast cells and blood basophils. release of histamine and leukotrienes
Type 1 or anaphylactic reaction
Antagonists of Type 1 reactions
Prednisone, isoproterenol, epinephrine, theophylline
IgG and IgM antibodies target cells in circulatory system
Manifestions: Rho hemolytic disease of the newborn, autoimmune hemolytic anemia
Type 2 or Cytotoxic reactions
Most common reaction. IgM and IgG generate drug-antibody complexes that deposit in blood vessel walls, increase vascular permeability
Type 3 or Serum Sickness or Arthus Reactions
Mediated by sensitized T lymphocytes and macrophages e.g. Contact dermatitis
Type 4 or Cell-Mediated reactions