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10/15/2005

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Term
3 chronic inflamm diseases
Definition
rheumatoid arthritis
osteoarthritis
acute gout
Term
3 uses of NSAIDS
Definition
anti-inflamm
anti-pyretic (fever)
analgesic (pain)
Term
char. of inflammation
Definition
redness, pain, swelling of tissues
Term
primary MOA: NSAIDS
Definition
interfering w/ COX pathway;
specifically block prostaglandin production
Term
2 lipid mediator products from Arac Acid
Definition
Prostaglandins
Thromboxanes
Term
why are prostaglandins and thromboxanes considered local hormones
Definition
act in paracrine or autocrine fashion to mediate inflamm. processes and homeostatic fcns
Term
COX-1:
constitutive or inducible?
Definition
constitutive
Term
COX-1:
tisue location
Definition
ubiquitous
Term
COX-1 subcellular location
Definition
ER
Term
COX-1:
Role
Definition
Gen. housekeeping;
protection and maintenance fcns
Term
COX-1:
Induction
Definition
none
Term
COX-1:
Inhibited by
Definition
Aspirin
NSAIDS
Term
COX-2:
Inducible/Constitutive
Definition
Inducible
Term
COX-2:
Tissue Location (induced)
Definition
induced by INFLAMM STIMULI
in macrophages, monocytes, synoviocytes, chondrocytes, fibroblasts, osteoblasts, endothelial cells
Term
COX-2:
tissue location (constitutive)
Definition
brain, kidney, bone, ovaries, uterus, sm. intestines (AT LOW LEVELS)
Term
COX-2:
subcellular location
Definition
ER
Term
COX-2:
Role
Definition
Proinflamm responses;
signaling and mitogenesis
Term
reason for adverse SE in COX-2 inhibitors
Definition
low level constitutive expression COX-2 in brain, kidneys, bone, ovaries, uterus, sm int
Term
COX-2:
Induced by
Definition
pro-inflamm stimuli:
LPS,TNF-alpha, IL-1,IFN-gamma,EGF,PDGF,FGF, TGF-beta
Term
COX-2 up/down regulated in inflamm cells in response to inflam stim
Definition
up
Term
upreg COX-2 duing inflamm produces production of what lipid mediators
Definition
PGs
Term
what 2 PGs involved in inflamm
Definition
PGE2
PGI2
Term
PGI2 aka
Definition
prostacyclin
Term
inflam response to inc PGE2 & PGI2
Definition
dilation blood vessels: inc blood flow: contributes to heat and redness
Term
2 specific inflam fcns PGE2
Definition
1) enhances migration phag. to inflam. site
2) promotes vascular perm. in response to bradykinin & other agents: contributes to edema and inc. inflamm.
Term
location of PGE2 and PGI2 in arthritic patients
Definition
synovial fluid
Term
injecting PGE2
Definition
sufficient to induce experimental inflammation
Term
inhibition PGE2
Definition
attenuates inflamm
Term
4 gen fcns PGs during Inflammatory response
Definition
1) Inflammation
2) Pain
3) Fever
4) increased bone resorption
Term
how do PGs affect pain response?
Definition
1) lowers activation threshold of primary afferent neurons in response to pain stimuli
2) therefore increase responses to pain stimuli
Term
do PGs generate pain responses themselves?
Definition
no
Term
2 abnormal pain states caused by PGs
Definition
allodynia
hyperalgesia
Term
normally innocuous stimuli perceived as painful
Definition
allodynia
Term
high intensity pain perceived as MORE painful
Definition
hyperalgesia
Term
fcn of PGs in dorsal horn neurons
Definition
act as pain-producing neuromodulators in SC: enhance depolar. of secondary sensory neurons
Term
how do PGs cause release of additional inflamm. mediator?
Definition
increase recruitment of leukocytes to site of inflamm
Term
which tissue location of PGE2 production is involved in causing fever
Definition
endothelial cells
Term
where does PGE2 act to induce fever?
Definition
thermoreg cener of hypothalamus
Term
how does PGE2 production increase bone resorption?
Definition
promotes differentiation of osteoclasts (clasts kill), which contibutes to inflamm. induced bone loss and joint damage
Term
what 2 organ systems are involved in the other fcns of PGs
Definition
1) GI tract
2) Cardiovascular system
Term
what COX isoform is predominantly expressed in stomach?
Definition
COX-1: PGs constitutively expressed
Term
PG fcns in stomach
Definition
1) inhibit gastric acid secretion
2) inc gastric bicarb production
3) inc gastric mucous production
4) vasodilation: inc gastric blood flow
Term
what is the cause of the significant adverse SE of NSAIDs in the stomach?
Definition
inhibition of COX-1:
1) inc gastric acid secretion
2) dec gastric bicarb production
3) dec gastric mucous production
4) vasoconstriction: dec gastric blood flow
Term
what two cells are involved in AA metabolite effects in CV system?
Definition
1) platelets
2) endothelial cells
Term
what COX isotype do plts express?
what AA metabolite is principally produced by plts?
Definition
COX-1
TXA2
Term
fcns of TXA2 (CV system)
Definition
vasoconstrictor
promotes plt aggregation & activation
Term
what COX isoform is expressed in endo cells?
Definition
COX-1 AND COX-2
Term
what AA metabolite is primarily produced in endo cells?
Definition
PGI2 (prostacyclin): fcn in vasodilation and inhibition of plt aggregation
Term
what enzyme do endo cells lack and how does this effect CV fcns of AA metabolites?
Definition
TXA2 synthase
endo cells are responsible for vasodilation and inhibiting plt aggregation (fcns of PGI2)
Term
what is key in regulating systemic blood pressure and thrombogenesis in regards to AA metabolites?
Definition
TXA2/PGI2 balance
Term
fcns of PGI2 (CV system)
Definition
vasodilator
inhibits plt aggregation
Term
imbalance in TXA2/PGI2
Definition
hypertension
ischemia
thrombosis
MI
stroke
Term
PG fcns in kidney
Definition
promote vasodilation
inc renal blood flow
prevent renal ischemia
inc glom filtration rate
inc water & Na excretion
Term
fcns of PGs in angiogenesis
Definition
induces neurovascularization
induces VEGF production
promotes angiogenesis (overexpression COX-2)
Term
what fcn of PGs may be related to anti-tumor effects of NSAIDs
Definition
promotion of angiogenesis
Term
PG role in female production
Definition
stimulates uterine contractions
may play role in parturition
Term
how do NSAIDs delay labor?
Definition
blocking PGF2alpha, which normally plays role in parturition
Term
what role do PGs play in fetal blood flow?
Definition
PG maintain patent ductus arteriosus (shunts blood from PA to aorta to bypass lungs)
Term
how do NSAIDs Tx patent ductus arteriosus?
Definition
block PG production, which normally maintain patent DA
Term
why can't preg females take NSAIDs in regards to fetal blood flow?
Definition
NSAIDs can lead to premature closure of ductus arteriosus
Term
role of PG in sleep
Definition
PGD2 acts on cerebral ventricles to promote sleep
Term
COX isoforms inhibited by Aspirin and Salicylates
Definition
COX-1 and COX-2
Term
COX isoforms inhibited by Traditional NSAIDs
Definition
COX-1 and COX-2
Term
Aspirin- weak or strong acid?
Definition
weak (pKa = 3.5)
Term
t1/2, metabolism aspirin
Definition
t1/2 = 15-20min
metab by serum esterases

acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin): salicylic acid + acetic acid
Term
what is the unique MOA of aspirin in comparison to other NSAIDs?
Definition
IRREVERSIBLE inhibitor of COX-1
Term
how does aspirin irreversibly inhibit COX-1?
Definition
acetylates Ser 530 to Tyr 350 in active site of COX-1, which inhibits binding of AA substrate
Term
why is aspirin a much less potent inhibitor or COX-2?
Definition
b/c COX-2 active site is larger and more flexible, so it can still accomodate aa substrate
Term
how does salicylic acid (metabolite of aspirin) differ from aspirin in terms of fcn?
Definition
salicylic acid CAN'T acetylate COX enzymes, so it only acts as COMPETITIVE ANTAGONIST of AA binding
Term
role of NF-KB in inflammatory process
Definition
inducible trans. factor involved in upreg. of pro-inflamm. genes for COX-2, TNF-alpha, IL-1, other inflamm cytokines
Term
at high conc (>5mM), aspirin and salicylate inhibit or activate NF-KB?
Definition
inhibit
Term
low dose aspirin Rx
Definition
inhibit plt aggregation in Tx for stroke and MI prevention for CAD patients

prevent re-infarction in patients with previous stroke/MI
Term
low dose aspirin fcn
Definition
permanently inhibits COX-1: prevents TXA2 production: anti-thrombotic, prolongs bleeding time
Term
lifetime of plt
Definition
7-10days
Term
why is low dose aspirin's anti-thrombotic effects long lasting in plts?
Definition
b/c plts lack ability to re-synthesize COX-1 in presence of aspirin
Term
why doesn't low level aspirin significantly affect production of PGI2?
Definition
b/c endothelial cells are able to re-synthesize COX-1, thus low level aspirin blocks pro-thrombotic TXA2 w/o blocking anti-thrombotic PGI2
Term
why does a high anti-inflamm dose of aspirin offset the anti-platelet effect of inhibiting pro-thrombotic TXA2?
Definition
at high doses, PGI2 production is increasingly inhibited in endo cells
Term
what is the anti-platelet/anti-thrombotic dose of aspirin?
Definition
low: 81mg/day
Term
what is the analgesic dose of aspirin?
Definition
2400mg/day
Term
what is the anti-inflamm dose of aspirin?
Definition
high: 4-6000mg/day
(at this dose, anti-thrombotic fcn is offset)
Term
more potent anti-inflamm agent than aspirin
Definition
Diflunisal
Term
why doesn't Diflunisal have anti-pyretic (fever) effects?
Definition
poor CNS penetration (doesn't cross BBB)
Term
why are other salicylates (diflunisal, salsalate) preferable in patients with increased risk of GI complications or bleeding tendencies (hemophiliacs)?
Definition
they are non-acetylated and do NOT irreversibly inhibit COX-1
Term
anti-inflamm Rx for pts with GI complications, bleeding tendencies
Definition
other salicylates (Diflunisal, Salsalate)
Term
do salicylates cross the BBB?
Definition
yes, except for Diflunisal

therefore they have anti-pyretic effects
Term
salicylate metabolism
Definition
converted to water soluble conj. in lover, rapidly cleared by kidney
Term
low dose aspirin pharmacokinetics
Definition
elim w/ first order kinetics
serum t1/2 = 3.5hrs
Term
high/anti-inflamm. dose aspirin pharmocokinetics
Definition
hepatic enzymes saturate: zero order kinetics
serum t1/2 = 15+hrs
Term
low dose aspirin:
inc/dec uric acid secretion?
Definition
dec

therefore increases uric acid conc in blood, which can lead to gout
Term
high dose aspirin:
inc/dec uric acid secretion?
Definition
inc
Term
why don't pts with gout use low doses aspirin?
Definition
decreases uric acid secretion, which leads to inc uric acid conc in blood, and therefore potential inc precip uric acid crystals
Term
Tx salicylate OD
Definition
alkalinize urine
(increases rate of salicylate excretion)
Term
what are the most common adverse SE of all NSAIDs?
Definition
GI
(>100,000 hospitalizations/yr)
Term
GI SE of aspirin
Definition
epigastric distress, nausea, vomiting, GI bleeding, gastric/duodenal ulcers
Term
causes of aspirin induced GI damage (2)
Definition
1) direct damage to gastric epithelium by ion-trapping

2) inhibition of PGs (which are cytoprotective)
Term
how do you ameliorate GI SE of aspirin
Definition
co-administration of:
1) Misprosotol (PGE analog)
2) proton pump blockers
Term
Misprostol use with aspirin
Definition
ameliorates GI SE of aspirin b/c it is PGE analog
Term
Kidney SE of aspirin
Definition
dec renal blood flow, inc Na & H2O retention, impaired renal fcn: HTN
Term
Blood SE of aspirin
Definition
prolongs bleeding time (blocks TXA2 pro-thrombotic agent)
Term
contraindications aspirin
Definition
hemophiliacs, pts going in for surgery
Term
can aspirin cause respiratory depression?
Definition
at toxic doses
Term
why do 15% patients taking aspirin have hypersensitivity rxns
Definition
inc production leukotrienes, due to AA build-up
Term
symptoms of hypersensitivity aspirin SE
Definition
ocular & nasal congestion, urticaria & skin rashes, angioneurotic edema, airway obstruction
Term
unique aspirin SE in children
Definition
Reye's syndrome
Term
symptoms Reye's syndrome
Definition
liver degenarative disease w/ assoc encephalitis; similar to fulminating hepatitis
Term
2 reasons why aspirin is never given to children
Definition
1) Reye's syndrome
2) very prone to salicylate intoxication
Term
high doses aspirin (50-110mg/day) may result in what toxicity?
Definition
salicylism
Term
very high dose aspirin (>110mg.day) may result in what toxicity?
Definition
salicylate intoxication
Term
Sx salicylism
Definition
vomiting, hypervent, headache, tinnitus, dec hearing, vertigo, confusion
Term
Sx salicylate intoxication
Definition
restlessness, delirium, hallucinations, convulsions, coma, renal failure, resp/metab acidosis, resp failure/death
Term
what dose can cause salicylate intox in children?
Definition
10mg
Term
effects of traditional NSAIDs
Definition
anti-inflamm
anti-pyretic
analgesic
Term
MOA traditional NSAIDs
Definition
REVERSIBLY inhibit COX
prevent PG production
Term
Traditional NSAIDs: Proprionic Acid Derivatives
Definition
KOIN
Ketoprofen, Oxaprozin, Ibuprofen, Naproxen
Term
advantage of Proprionic acid derivatives over aspirin
Definition
less intense GI SE
Term
Rx Ibuprofen
Definition
analgesic for arthritis and dysmenorrhea
Term
advantage of Ibuprofen over aspirin
Definition
less GI bleeding
OTC analgesia
Term
OTC Ibuprofen
Definition
analgesia
NO anti-inflamm effects
Term
advantages Naproxen over aspirin
Definition
20x more potent
long serum t1/2 (14hrs0
Term
disadvantage naproxen vs ibuprofen
Definition
2x risk GI bleed at OTC doses
Term
Rx gout
Definition
Oxaprozin
long t1/2 (50-60hrs)
Term
disadvantages ketoprofen
Definition
major adverse SE in GI and nervous system
Term
Traditional NSAIDs: acetic acid derivatives
Definition
ST KID
Sulindac, Tolmetin, Ketorolac, Indomethacin, Diclofenac
Term
Advantages of Indomethacin (3)
Definition
1) more potent anti-inflamm than aspirin
2) most effective NSAID fever reducer
3) promotes closure ductus arteriosus
4) delay labor (suppresses uterine contractions)
Term
Rx patent ductus arteriosus
Definition
Indomethacin
Term
disadvantages - Indomethacin
Definition
1) 50% users experience SE
2) toxicity limits use
Term
SE Indomethacin
Definition
1) CNS (dizziness, anxiety, confusion)
2) hematologic (thrombocytopenia, aplastic anemia)
Term
Rx delay labor
Definition
Indomethacin
Term
serious SE Sulindac
Definition
liver damage more common than other NSAIDs
Term
advantage - Diclofenac
Definition
more potent anti-inflamm than indomethacin & naproxen
Term
SE - Diclofenac
Definition
liver damage
Term
IV analgesic for post-surgical pain
Definition
Ketorolac
Term
NSAID that can be used as a replacement for opioids
Definition
Ketorolac
Term
SE - Ketorolac
Definition
renal toxicity w/ chronic use
Term
why is Tolmetin seldom used?
Definition
sort serum t1/2 (1hr)
Term
Tolmetin is ineffective in what condition?
Definition
Gout
Term
Oxicams (NSAIDs)
Definition
Piroxicam, Meloxicam, Fenamates, Ketones (Nabumetone)
Term
non-selective COX inhibitor w/ long t1/2 (57hrs) that modulates neutrophil fcn
Definition
Piroxicam
Term
SE - Piroxicam
Definition
peptic ulcers and bleeding
Term
Meloxicam preferentially inhibits what AA enzyme?
Definition
COX-2 over COX-1
Term
advantages - Meloxicam
Definition
fewer GI SE and complications
Term
Meloxicam Rx use
Definition
osteoarthritis
Term
disadvantages of Fenamates
Definition
less anti-inflamm than aspirin
more toxic
little advantage to use
Term
only use of mefenamate
Definition
analgesia in primary dysmenorrhea
Term
specific drug name of ketone NSAID oxicam?
Definition
Nabumetone
Term
Nabumetone preferentially inhibits?
Definition
COX-2
Term
pro-drug NSAID that is oxidized to active form
Definition
Nabumetone
Term
3 major adverse SE of NSAIDs
Definition
1) GI problems (nausea, dyspepsia, ulcers, diarrhea)
2) Renal problems (dec renal blood flow, inc salt & fluid retention, HTN)
3) Allergic rxns (fever, rash, urticaria, angioedema, pulm infiltrate, asthma)
Term
cause of GI SE from NSAIDs
Definition
1) inhibition COX-1
2) reduction PGs
Term
2 NSAIDs w/ highest incidence GI SE
Definition
Ketoprofen
Piroxicam
Term
2 NSAIDs w/ lowest GI SE
Definition
Ibuprofen
Diclofenac
Term
cause of Renal SE for NSAIDs
Definition
inhibition COX-2
Term
where is COX-2 constitutively expressed?
Definition
Kidney
Endothelial cells
Term
contraindication NSAIDs in regards to renal SE
Definition
ACE inhibitors
diuretics

both inc risk of renal failure
Term
Other SE w/ NSAIDs
Definition
1)CNS (headache, tinnitus, anxiety, drowsiness, confusion)
2)Photosensitivity
3)Liver (raised liver enzymes)
Term
2 NSAIDs that raise liver enzymes
Definition
Sulindac
Diclofenac
Term
Rare SE - NSAIDs
Definition
heart failure, hyperkalemia, hemolytic anemia, aplastic anemia
Term
cause of non-selective NSAID adverse SE
Definition
inhibition of COX-1
Term
cause of therapeutic effects, non-selective NSAIDs
Definition
inhibition COX-2
Term
3 selective COX-2 inhibitors
Definition
CRV
Celecoxib (Celebrex)
Rofecoxib (Vioxx)
Valdecoxib (Bextra)
Term
why were COX-2 inhibitors withdrawn?
which 2 were withdrawn?
Definition
increased incidence CV events (MI and stroke)

Rofecoxib, Valdecoxib
Term
why is Celecoxib still on market?
Definition
less selective for COX-2 than R&V

benefits outweigh risks
Term
why are there fewer GI SE w/ COX-2 inhibitors?
Definition
they don't inhibit COX-1 in stomach
Term
why are there renal toxicities with COX-2 inhibitors?
Definition
constitutive COX-2 expression in kidney
Term
any effect on plt aggregation with COX-2 inhibitors?
Definition
no (don't inhibit COX-1)
Term
Celecoxib use
Definition
rheumatoid arthritis
osteoarthritis
familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)
Term
pt group indicated for Celecoxib use
Definition
pts w/ inc risk of GI complications
Term
evidence that Celecoxib more efficacious than traditional NSAIDs
Definition
none
Term
cause of inc CV risks with COX-2 inhibitors
Definition
selective inhibitory effect on endothelial cells:

inhibition of PGI2 (prostacyclin)- which is normally pro-thrombotic
Term
FDA recommendations for Celecoxib
Definition
lowest dose
shortest time
Term
FDA recommendations for strong warnings of CV and GI SE added to what drugs?
Definition
all prescription & OTC NSAIDs
Term
contraindications for NSAIDs
Definition
1) Hx ulcers
2) bleeding disorders
3) anti-coagulant use
4) renal disorders
5) hypersensitivity to aspirin
6) pregnancy (delays onset labor, premature DA closure)
7) elderly
Term
how do all NSAIDs inhibit activity of COX enzymes?
Definition
prevent binding of AA substrate
Term
3 exceptions to the rule:
"the choice of NSAIDs does not usually make a substantial difference in the clinical outcome
Definition
1) Tolmetin ineffective for gout
2) aspirin less effective for ankylosing spondylitis
3) diflusinal has no anti-pyretic activity
Term
indication for Celecoxib
Definition
pts at highest risk of GI bleeds
Term
NSAID drug interactions
Definition
oral anti-coagulants (except COX2 inh)
anti-HTN
diuretics (only salicylates)
uricostrics (only salicylates)
oral hypoglycemics
Li
Methotrexate
Aminoglycosides
Term
3 drugs that have dec clearance and inc toxicity b/c of NSAIDs
Definition
(LAM)
Li
Aminoglycosides (gentamycin)
Methotrexate
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