Immunology - Dr. Smith Flashcards
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PGD2 fxn
Weak inhibitor of platelet aggregation
PGE1
AKA prostacyclin
Vasodilation
inhibitor of lipolysis
inhibitor of platelet aggregation
bronchodilation
contraction of GI smooth muscle
PGE2
stimulates hyperalgesic response
renal vasodilation of afferent arteriole
stimulates uterine smooth muscle contraction
protects GI
reduces secretion of stomach acid
PGF2
Elevates thermoregulatory set point in anterior hypothalamus
stimulates uterine smooth muscle contraction
PGI2
potenet inhibitor of platelet aggregation
vasodilator
increases cAMP in platelets which gives it ability to act as inhibitor of platelet aggregation
TXA2
thromboxane
potent inducer of platelet aggregation
potent vasoconstrictor
decrease cAMP in platelets
stimulates release of ADP and 5HT from platelets
GI irritation
Non-selective vs Selective
Non-selective: Yes
Selective: less
Inhibition of platelet function
Non-selective vs selective
Non-selective: Yes
Selective: No
Inhibition of induction of labor
nonselective vs selective
non-selective: Yes
Selective: yes
alteration of renal fxn
non-selective vs selective
Non-selective: Yes
Selective: yes
Hypersensitivites
non-selective vs selective
Non-selective:Yes
Selective: Yes but reduced
NSAID general structure
Consists of acidic moiety attached to planar functionality

Salicylic acid
- salicylic acid is extracted from willow bark
- used medicinally as the sodium salt
- Active and competitive
- Primarly acts as COX 1 inhibitor

Acetyl Salicylic Acid, ASA, Aspirin
It has enhanced therapeutic utility because of esterification of phenolic hydroxyl group and hydrophobic substitution at C-5
Long term use can change pH of stomach and cause damage
It is active, non-competitive
It is a strong organic acid
Potency: 750 mg
Salicylates
General characteristics
potent anti-inflammatory activity
mild analgesic
antipyretic activity
Toxicity: GI irritation, HSR, inhibition of platelet aggregation, and ototoxicity
Has ability to participate in transacetylation rxn
Acetylation of COX = irreversible inhibition of enzyme
Acetylation of circulating proteins = HSR

Diflunisal
Competitve
Longer t 1/2 = 8-12 hr
More potent than aspirin

Salsalate
Inactive, not potent
Dimer absorbed and then acted upon by esterases and forms ASA
Irritation due to COX inhibition
Renal Insufficiency
- cause by inhibtion of PGE2, PGI2
- Inc in water and sodium retention
- Inc BP
- problem for CHF or hypovolemic pt
Irritation due to COX inhibition
Electorlyte Imbalances
- generally unique to salicylates in large doses
- Kids are more prone
- bengay can cause this imbalance
- Phase 1: hyperventilation, increase expolsion of CO2 which increases pH of blood leading to respiratory alkalosis
- Phase 2: increase excretion of potassium leading to acidic urine
- Phase 3: continued hypokalemia, dehydration, coma, death
Irritation due to COX inhibition
Reye’s Syndrome
Seen in children recovering from mild viral infection
20-30% mortality
Accumulation of fatty tissue in variety of organs (brain, iver)
more associated with aspirin due to fact that aspirin uncouples oxidative phosphorylation
Cells become comprimsed due to uncoupling
ASA characteristics
extensively bound to plasma albumin
Highly bound by plasma proteins
DDI possible ie Warfarin
Undergoes glycine conjugation, ring hydroxylation, carboyl and phenol glucuronidation conjugation.
Eliminated by renal metabolism
IC 50 ratio: 166, COX 1 preference
lower IC 50 = better
Propionic Acid Derivatives
General Characteristics
Profens
strong organic acid (pKa = 3-5)
Form water soluble salts with alkaline reagents
alpha-CH3 substituent increase COX inhibitory activity and reduces toicity of profens
S enantiomer is more potent
Naproxen is only one NOT marketed as racemate
Well absorbed orally
t 1/2 = 2-5 hr
Naproxen t 1/2 = 12-15 hours
Metabolism = oxidation of side chain or aromatic ring. glucuronidation also possible
Undergo a metabolic inversion at chiral carbon. Go from R (inactive) to S

Ibuprofen
take TID
Potency: 500 mg, 1.5 times that of aspirin
Can undergo hydroxylation via CYP2C9, 2C13
Can undergo further hydroxylation to COOH
Can undergo gluc

Naproxen
Only S isomer given
take BID
has naphthyl ring
Most selective of profens (still non-selective)
COX 2 ratio = less than 1
Potency: 2 - 3 times that of aspirin
Can undergo hydroxylation via CYP3A4, 1A2
Can undergo gluc













































