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What is Celecoxib?
Celecoxib (Celebrex)

Selective COX-2 inhibitor

Sulfa allergy due to Sulfonamide side chain

Generally safe on GI
What is Zileuton?
Zileuton (Zyflo)

5-LOX Inhibitors

Block CysKT series synthesis, which mediate airway inflamation

Adjunctive anti-asthmatic medications
What is Montelukast?
Montelukast (Singulair)

CysLT Receptor Blocker

Given for asthma prophylaxis, NOT acute asthma attack
What is Zafirlukast?
Zafirlukast (Accolate)

CysLT Receptor Blocker

Given for asthma prophylaxis, NOT acute asthma attack
What is Acetaminophen?

Max dose?

Antidote?
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Non-Salicylate
Not anti-inflammatory
No sulfa
Weak inhibitor of COX

Has more of a Central action or blocking PGs transmission of pain signals to hypothalamus

Max Dose= 4g/ day

Toxic effects: skin rash, hepatic damage, renal tubular necrosis

Antipyretic of choice in children

N-acetylcysteine is antidote in poisoning
Name the Acidic-Enolic Acids
Oxicams:

Piroxicam (Feldene)
Meloxicam (Mobic)
What is Piroxicam?
Piroxicam (Feldene)

Acidic-Enolic Acid
Contain sulfa groups, if allergic switch to propionic acids

COX-1 and COX-2 inhibitor
What is Meloxicam?
Meloxicam (Mobic)

Acidic-Enolic Acid
Contain sulfa groups, if allergic switch to propionic acids

COX-1 and COX-2 inhibitor
What is Meclofenamate Na?
Mefenamic Acid (Meclomen)

Fenamic Acid Derivative
considered Acidic-Carboxylic Acid
What is Sulindac?
Sulindac (Clinoril)

NSAID

Prodrug; contains sulfa atom
Liver=active sulfide metabolite
Kidney= inactive sulfone metabolite

Advantage: used in kidney impaired patients (dosed BID)
What is Indomethacin?
Indomethacin (Indocin)

Most potent NSAID

considered Acidic-Carboxylic Acid
Acetic Acid

CNS dysfunction

commonly prescribed for gout attack (don't use SR form)

Uses: Gout and Patent Ductus Arteriosus
What is Tolmetin sodium?
Tolmetin sodium (Tolectin)

considered Acidic-Carboxylic Acid
What is Diclofenac sodium?
Diclofenac sodium (Voltaren, Cataflan)

considered Acidic-Carboxylic Acid

Sodium salt= Voltaren
Potassium salt= Cataflan

Caution: monitor FLTs
What is Ketorolac?
Ketorolac (Toradol)

Acetic Acid

indicated used only as a peripheral analgesic for short term (max 5 days)

prolonged use causes kidneys to shut down
What is Etodolac?
Etodolac (Lodine)

ACIDIC=Carboxylic Acid
Pyranocarboxylic acid

Less GI upset
What is Naproxen?
Naproxen (Naprosyn)

Propionic Acid

Long t1/2
What is Flurbiprofen?
Flurbiprofen (Ansaid)

Propionic Acid

NSAID
What is Ibuprofen?
Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil)

Propionic Acid

First NSAID available OTC; contains isobutyl substitute

Max Dose: 1.2 g/ day
What is Naproxen Sodium?
Naproxen Sodium (Anaprox, Aleve)

Propionic Acid

Long t1/2


Aleve= 220mg
Naproxen= 200mg
What is Ketoprofen?
Ketoprofen (Orudis)

Propionic Acid derivative

contains ketone group

give to patients allergic to sulfa
What is acetylsalicylic acid?
acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin)

1st NSAID discovered

Salicylic Acids- Salicylates

Irreversible COX-1 and COX-2 inbhibitor

acetyl group= blood thinning
salicylate anion= active moiety

Uses: analgesic, antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, and anti-platelet

Contraindicated in asthma (LT synthesis may increase) and child with fever (Reyes)
What is Salsalate?
Salsalate (Disalcid)

Salicylic Acids- Salicylates

DOES NOT contain acetyl group

less GI irritation

no effect on platelets

take with full glass of water
What is Diflunisal?
Diflunisal (Dolobid)

Salicylic Acids- Salicylates

structurally related to salicylates but not an ester of salicylic acid

USES: analgesic, anti-inflammatory, but NOT antipyretic

Long t 1/2 (BID dosing)
What is Mesalamine?
Mesalamine (Asacol, Pentasa, Rowasa)

Salicylic Acids- Salicylates

local effects for inflammatory bowel disease, crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis

forms: enteric coated or enema
What is Sulfasalazine?
Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)

NSAID

Salicylic Acids- Salicylates

Prodrug; active moiety is mesalamine

Also DMARD in treating RA; last line treatment of RA; also used to treat ulcerative colitis and Crohn's desease
What is Gemeprost?
Gemeprost

PGE1 analog
What is Misoprostol?
Misoprostol (Cytotec)

PGE1 analog

Used in medical abortion (with mifepristone-RU486); also used in gastric protection in patients treated with NSAIDs
What is Alprostadil?
Alprostadil (Caverject)

PGE1 analog

Used in ED as intracarvenosal injection and maintenance of patent ductus arteriosus
What is Dinoprostone?
Dinoprostone

PGE2 analog

Oxytocic-Labor induction
What is Carboprost?
Carboprost

PGF2 alpha analog

used in post-partum hemorrhage (uterine bleeding, menorrhagia)
What is Latanoprost?
Latanoprost (Xalantan)

PGF2 alpha analog

Eye drops for open-angle glaucoma; increases blood aqueous humor outflow outside from the eye bulb
What is Bimatoprost?
Bimatoprost (Lumigan)

PGF2 alpha analog

Eye drops for open-angle glaucoma; increases blood aqueous humor outflow outside from the eye bulb

used in cosmetics as latisse for eyelash enhancement
What is Epoprostenol?
Epoprostenol (Remodulin)

PGI2 analog

USE: PAH injection
Okay to take Aspirin with food or milk?
YES. helps reduce SE and should be taken with 1-2 large glasses of water

enteric coated products also available
What is the #1 recommended drug for OA?
Acetaminophen (Tylenol)

Max= 1 gram 3-4 times daily prn

if on warfarin max= 2 g/ day

USE: Osteoarthritis
What is the most potent NSAID?
Indomethacin (Indocin)
What is the first NSAID discovered?
Aspirin (ASA)

USE: Osteoarthritis
What is Tramadol?
Tramadol (Ultram, Tramal)

Non-narcotic opiod analgesic

MOA: affects 5HT, GABA, and NA systems in the CNS

can cause CNS depression especially with alcohol

Serotonin syndrome with MAOIs and SSRIs

very low risk for dependency/addiction

USE: Osteoarthritis
What is Triamcinolone acetonide?
Triamcinolone acetonide (Kenalog)

Corticosteroid used to treat osteorthritis; only used as topical agents via direct intra-articular injection; short term relief; onset takes >24 hours; combine with local anesthetic for immediate relief

USE: Osteoarthritis
What is Methylprednisolone acetate?
Methylprednisolone acetate (Depo-Medrol)

Corticosteroid used to treat osteorthritis; only used as topical agents via direct intra-articular injection; short term relief; onset takes >24 hours; combine with local anesthetic for immediate relief

USE: Osteoarthritis
What is Capsaicin?
Capsaicin (Qutenza patch)

Depletes Substance P, TRPV1 agonist; only used as topical agent; potent skin and mucosal irritant

USE: Osteoarthritis
What is Lidocaine?
Lidocaine

local anesthetic and anti-arrhythmic (Class 1B)

USE: Osteoarthritis
What are Glucosamine and Chondroitin?
Glucosamine and Chondroitin are Hyluronic Acid Derivatives

NOT drugs

components of natural joint cartilage; trophic and lubricant for joints, serve to nurture the joint bones
Drugs Classes used to treat Rheumatoid arthritis
1. Salicylates and NSAIDS
2. Corticosteroids
3. Disease Modifying Anti Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDS)
4. Biologic Response Modifiers (BRMs)
What is prednisone?
Prednisone (Deltasone)

Corticosteriod used for Rheumatoid Arthritis

anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects

MOA: inhibit leukotriene and prostaglandin synthesis, generalized leukocyte and lymphocyte suppression

adverse effects if given systemically: osteoporosis, cataracts, glaucoma, NA and fluid retention, edema, HT, risk of infections, neurological symptoms
What is Methylprednisolone?
Methylprednisolone (Medrol)

Corticosteriod used for Rheumatoid Arthritis

anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects

MOA: inhibit leukotriene and prostaglandin synthesis, generalized leukocyte and lymphocyte suppression

adverse effects if given systemically: osteoporosis, cataracts, glaucoma, NA and fluid retention, edema, HT, risk of infections, neurological symptoms
Name the short acting Glucocorticoids
1. Cortisone
2. Hydrocortisone
Name the Intermediate acting Glucocorticoids
1. Prednisone
2. Prednisolone
3. Triamcinolone
4. Methylprednisolone
Name the Long acting Glucocorticoids
1. Dexamethasone
2. Betamethasone
Name the Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs)
Hydroxychloroquine
Azathioprine
Methotrexate
Sulfasalazine
Doxycycline
Minocycline
Leflunomide
What is Penicillamine?
Penicillamine (Depen, Cuprimine)

NOT an antibiotic, just a by product of penicillin hydrolysis; used to treat Wilson's disease (Elevated Cu levels)

MOA: inhibit collagen formation, inhibit T lymphocyte function, decrease IgM Rheumatoid Factor levels in synovial fluid
What is Hydroxychloroquine?
Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)

DMARD used to treat RA, Lupus, and Malaria

MOA: inbhibits chemotaxis of leukocytes, macrophages, and eosinophils, inhibits prostaglandin effects

Adverse effects: Ocular Toxicity (irreversible)
What is Azathioprine?
Azathioprine (Imuran)

DMARD used to treat RA

Purine synthesis inhibitor

MOA: inhibits nucleic acid synthesis-immune cell proliferation; metabolized to 6-MP, which is converted to TIMP that gets incorporated into nascent DNA strand and stops DNA synthesis; G-MP metabolized by XO

Caution: must reduce the dose of Azathioprine or 6-Mercaptopurine to 1/4 original dose when given with allopurinol b/c severe life threatening bone marrow suppression

Pregnancy category D
What is Methotrexate?
Methotrexate (MTX, Rheumatrex)

DMARD used for RA

Gold standard for RA

structural analog of folic acid (folate antagonist)

MOA: irreversibly blocks DHFR preventing reduction to active tetrahydrofolate; blocks pyrimidine sysnthesis (DNA/RNA) cell proliferation

Macrophage activation is also inhbited

Side effects: bone marrow suppression damage, damage to GI mucosa, and skin rash/alopecia
What is Sulfasalazine?
Sulfasalazine (Azulfidine)

DMARD

Last line treatment for RA

Primary use: ulcerative colitis and crohn's disease

MOA: sulfapyridine moiety
What is Doxycycline?
Doxycycline (Doryx, Vibramycin)

Tetracycline Class

DMARD used for RA

antibiotics-bacterial protein synthesis inhibitors; decreases collagenase activity and bone resorption
What is Minocycline?
Minocycline (Minocin)

Tetracycline Class

DMARD used for RA

antibiotics-bacterial protein synthesis inhibitors; decreases collagenase activity and bone resorption
What is Leflunomide?
Leflunomide (Arava)

DMARD used for RA

immunomodulatory-immuosuppressive agent

MOA: inhibits DHODH, blocks pyrimidine (DNA and RNA) synthesis-immune cell proliferation

Caution: increases liver enzymes; LFT needed; pregnancy category X
What is Infliximab?
Infliximab (Remicade)

Biologic Response Modifiers

Monoclonal antibody against TNF alpha; binds it and prevents it from activating its receptor

human-mouse chimeric Ab therefore immunogenic

IV only

immunosuppressive
Name the Biologic Response Modifiers used to treat RA
1. Infliximab
2. Etanercept
3. Adalimumab
4. Certolizumab
5. Golimumab
6. Anakinra
7. Rituximab
8. Abatacept
9. Tocilizumab
10. Belimumab
What is Etanercept?
Etanercept (Enbrel)

Biologic Response Modifier (BRM) used for RA

Soluble form of TNF alpha receptor; binds and sequesters TNF alpha and does not allow it to bind and activate its endogenous membrane receptor

SC once or twice weekly

very low risk for immunogenicity

risk of immunosuppressive infections

USE: RA
What is Adalimumab?
Adalimumab (Humira)

Biologic Response Modifier (BRM)

Monoclonal antibody against TNF alpha; binds TNF alpha directly and prevents it from activating its receptor

Fully humanized Ab, no risk for immunogenicity

SQ only once biweekly

USE: RA
What is Certolizumab?
Certolizumab (Cimzia)

Biologic Response Modifier (BRM)

Monoclonal antibodies against TNF alpha

USE: RA
What is Golimumab?
Golimumab (Simponi)

Biologic Response Modifier (BRM)

Monoclonal antibodies against TNF alpha

USE: RA
What is Anakinra?
Anakinra (Kineret)

Biologic Response Modifier (BRM)

Recombinant IL-1R antagonist fully humanized; analog of natural sIL-1R

SC once daily

risks of serious infections; coadministration with TNF alpha blocker contraindicated
What is Rituximab?
Rituximab (Rituxan)

Biologic Response Modifier (BRM)

Anti-CD20 chimeric monoclonal antibody; CD20 important cell surface receptor for B cell activation; blocks B cell proliferation, activation, delpetes B cells

IV once biweekly for RA

risk of serious infections; DO NOT administer with TNF alpha blocker
What is Abatacept?
Abatacept (Orencia)

Biologic Response Modifier (BRM)

Recombinant CTLA4-IgG1 fusion protein important cell surface receptor for T cell activation; blocks T cell proliferation-activation

IV for RA

Risk of serious infections; DO NOT give with TNF alpha blocker or Anakinra
What is Tocilizumab?
Tocilizumab (Actemra)

Biologic Response Modifier (BRM)

Recombinant humanized anti-IL-6R antibody; IL-6 the third most important pro-inflammatory immunoactivating cytokine after TNF alpha and IL-1

risk of serious infection; DO NOT give with other BRMs
What is Belimumab?
Belimumab (Benlysta)

Biologic Response Modifier (BRM)

Fully humanized recombinant anti-BlyS monoclonal antibody; BlyS is a powerful B cell stimulator, so Belimumab blocks B cell activation

Approved for SLE, not yet for RA
What are 4 ways to treat acute gout attacks?
1. Colchicine
2. NSAIDs
3. Corticosteroids
4. ACTH
What is Colchicine?
Colchicine (Colcrys)

Anti-inflammatory
NOT analgesic or uricosuric agent

MOA: inhibits assembly of microtubules, preventing polymerization, blocking cell proliferation and causing:

1.inhibition of leukocyte migration
2. inhibition of cell mitosis
3. decreases kinin and leukotrienes= decreased inflammation

OD= bloody diarrhea, shock, hematuria, and fatal CNS depression
What is Indomethacin?
Indomethacin (Indocin)

MOA: inhibis COX-1 and COX-2 and also inhibits urate crystal phagocytosis

agent most used today to treat gout

highest potential for CNS dysphoria/dysfunction
What Corticosteroids are used in Gout
Prednisone and Triamcinolone

anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive
How does ACTH help with Gout?
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)

stimulates glucocorticoid synthesis
Name the Uricosurics?
Probenacid
Sulfinpyrazone
What is Probenacid?
Probenacid (Benamid)

Uricosuric- completes with URAT1 in proximal tubule to decrease the net reabsorption or uric acid

is an organic acid so it competes with other acids like salicylates... ASA is contraindicated

Drink Lots of water

Do NOT take lots of Vitamin C

NO alcohol

useless in renal insufficiency
What is Sulfinpyrazone?
Sulfinpyrazone (Anturane)

Uricosuric- completes with URAT1 in proximal tubule to decrease the net reabsorption or uric acid

is an organic acid so it competes with other acids like salicylates... ASA is contraindicated

Drink Lots of water

Do NOT take lots of Vitamin C

NO alcohol

useless in renal insufficiency
What is Allopurinol?
Allopurinol (Zyloric, Zyloprim)

MOA: Inhibit xanthine oxidase= reduces uric acid formation

xanthine analog- a suicide inhibitor of XO

XO metabolizes 6-MP drugs therefore reduce dose of these drugs to 1/4 or else fatal bone marrow suppression will develop

interferes with TMPT phenotyping in oncologic treatments; drug interaction with warfarin and theophylline
What is Feboxustat?
MOA: Inhibit xanthine oxidase= reduces uric acid formation

non-xanthine XO inhibitor- lacks drug interactions
Name the XO inhibitors used in Gout
Allopurinal (Zyloric)
Febuxostat (Uloric)
Name the Uricases used to treat RA?
1. Rasburicase (Elitek)
2. Pegloticase (Krystexxa, Puricase)
What is Rasburicase?
Rasburicase (Elitek)

Recombinant urate oxidase enzyme; converts urate to allantoin (very water-soluble and no propensity for crystal formation)

Can be immunogenic
What is Pegloticase?
Pegloticase (Krystexxa, Puricase)

PEGylated porcine uricase; converts urate to allantoin (very water-soluble and no propensity for crystal formation)

far less immunogenic than rasburicase and with improved bioavailability