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33 Cards in this Set
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MOA of NSAIDS
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inhibit prostaglandin synthesis by inhibiting cyclo-oxygenase (cox)
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Difference between aspirin and other NSAIDS
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Aspirin irreversibly inhibits cyclooxygenase
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Four main actions of NSAIDS
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Anti-inflammatory, analgesia, antipyretic and antiplatelet activity
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Agent used for closure of patent ductus arteriosus
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Indomethacin
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Aspirin is contraindicated in children with viral infection
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Potential for development of Reye's syndrome
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SE of salicylates
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Tinnitus, GI bleeding
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NSAID also available as an ophthalmic preparation
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Diclofenac
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NSAID available orally, IM and ophthalmically
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Ketoralac
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NSAID that is used for acute condition, such as pre-op anesthesia and has limited duration (<5 days) of use due to nephrotoxicity
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Ketoralac
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Newer NSAID that selectively inhibits COX-2
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Celecoxib
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COX 2 inhibitors may have reduced risk of
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Gastric ulcers and GI Bleeding
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COX 2 inhibitors should be used cautiously in pts with
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Pre-existing cardiac or renal disease
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Acetaminophen only has
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Antipyretic and analgesic activity
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SE of acetaminophen
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Hepatotoxicity
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Antidote for acetaminophen toxicity
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N-acetylcysteine
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DMARDs are slow acting drugs for
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Rheumatic disease
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MOA of gold salts
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Alter activity of macrophages and suppress phagocytic activity of PMNs
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SE of gold salts
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Dermatitis of the mouth aplastic anemia and agranulocytosis
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Causes bone marrow suppression
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Methotrexate
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SE of penicillamine
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Aplastic anemia and renal
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Interferes with activity of T-lymphocytes
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Hydroxychloroquine
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Anti-malarial drug used in rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
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Hydroxychloroquine
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SE of hydroxychloroquine
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Retinal destruction and dermatitis
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MOA of Leflunomide (newer agent)
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Inhibiting Dihydroorotate Dehydrogenase which leads to decreased pyrimidine synthesis
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Proteins that prevent action of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-alpha)
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Infliximab and etanercept
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Anti-rheumatic agent also used for ulcerative colitis
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Sulfasalazine
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Anti-rheumatic agent also used for Chron's disease
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Infliximab
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NSAID used in gout
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Indomethacin
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NSAID contraindicated in gout
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Aspirin
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MOA of Colchicine (used in acute gout)
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Selective inhibitor of microtubule assembly
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SE of colchicine
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Kidney and liver toxicity, diarrhea
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Agent used to treat chronic gout by increasing uric acid secretion
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Probenecid and sulfinpyrazone
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Allopurinol treats chronic gout by inhibiting
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Xanthine oxidase
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