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1
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What NSAID is used predominantly for pain?

A

Parecoxib

2
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What is the usual action of prostaglandins?

A

Pro-inflammatory, pyretic, hyperalgesic, inhibit gastric acid, platelet aggregation, contract the uterus and increase renal blood flow

3
Q

What is the action of aspirin?

A

Antipyretic, anti-inflammatory, analgesic,GI side-effects, anti-platelet effect, delays labour and can cause kidney problems

4
Q

Which form of COX is elevated in joint inflammatory disorders?

A

COX-2

5
Q

Which types of COX are present in the stomach?

A

COX-1 in the crypts to protect the mucosa, and small amounts of COX-2 in the superficial mucosa

6
Q

What physiological molecule prevents platelet aggregation?

A

Prostacyclin produced by endothelial cells

7
Q

What physiological molecule promotes platelet aggregation?

A

Thromboxane from platelets

8
Q

Which type of COX enzyme is involved in nociceptive transmission?

A

COX-2

9
Q

Where is COX-2 present in the kidney?

A

Macula densa, increases in numbers when there is salt deprivation

10
Q

What are the complications of COX-1 inhibition?

A

Loss of gastric protection, ulcers and bleeding

11
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What is the best-tolerated NSAID for those with cardiovascular problems?

A

Naproxen

12
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How does aspirin work?

A

Rapid reversible binding followed by covalent binding (irreversible)

13
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How does diclofenac work?

A

Rapid, lower-affinity, reversible binding followed by time-dependent higher affinity, slowly reversible binding of COX-1 and COX-2

14
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How does ibuprofen work?

A

Rapid competitive binding of COX-1 and COX-2