MSK Pharm 1 Flashcards
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Arachidonic acid results in
Cox-1 and Cox-2
Cox-1 leads to
prostaglandin (PG) and Tranexamic acid (TXA)
Cox-2 leads to
prostaglandin (PG)
Cox-1 PG is responsible for
mucosal protection
Cox-1 TXA is responsible for
platelet aggregation, vasoconstriction
Cox-2 PG is responsible for
pain, inflammation, fever, uterine contraction, vasodilation, inhibition of platelet aggregation
Three types of endogenous adrenal hormones
mineralocorticoids, androgens, glucocorticoids
Ex of mineralocortiocids
aldosterone
Ex of androgens
DHEA
Ex of glucocorticoid
cortisol, corticosterone
6 effects of glucocorticoids
1) increase blood sugar via catabolism of protein and conversion into sugars and fats (gluconeogenesis) 2) enhance sympathetic response 3) stimulate CNS (irritabiilty, insomnia) 4) decrease WBCs 5) stabilize intracellular lysosomes (decrease cell energy) 6) inhibit synthesis of histamin, kinins, prostaglandins
Prednisolone/prednisone mimics actions of
cortisol
Prednisolone/prednisone inhibits
phospholipase
Uses for prednisolone/prednisone (4)
1) immunosuppressant 2) decrease cellular injury 3) anti-inflammatory 4) inhibit collagen synthesis (decrease scar tissue formation)
What drug is most like cortisol?
hydrocortisone
AE of corticosteroids
Cushing’s syndrome, muscle atrophy, osteoporosis, decreased immune response, GI bleeding and ulcers, hyperglycemia, sodium retention (increased BP), hypokalemia, insomnia, irritability/instability, increased appetite, hirsuitism, amenorrhea, adrenal suppression
Symptoms of adrenal suppression
weakness, lethargy, anorexia, nausea, myalgia
What is adrenal suppression?
atrophy of adrenal cortex
Why does adrenal suppression occur?
glucocorticoids suppress pituitary release of ACTH, zona fasiculata (cells that produce cortisol in the adrenal gland) does not receive stimulation, adrenal atrophy occurs
How long does it take for adrenal suppression to occur?
several weeks of treatment; long acting and high dose preparations have highest risk
What can we do to prevent adrenal suppression?
Do not abruptly discontinue; gradually taper doses over weeks to months
What’s the preferred treatment for adrenal insufficiency
hydrocortisone
What conditions require caution with corticosteroids?
infection (predisposes to infection, don’t give with live vaccines), diabetes, peptic ulcer disease, osteoporosis, Myasthenia gravis, cataracts/glaucoma, pregnancy, CNS disorders
Using corticosteroids in pregnancy can cause?
cleft palate, hypoadrenalism