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Anti Inflam Drugs

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What is Anti-inflamation   Anti-inflammation or anti inflammatory refers to the property of a substance or treatment that reduces inflammation or swelling.  
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Five cardinal signs of inflammation   Erythema (red) Edema (swollen) Heat (hot) Pain Loss of function  
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What is Cyclooxygennase (COX) ENZYME pathway   COX enzymes convert Arachadonic acid to prostaglandins(which triggers pain).  
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COX 1 prostaglandins mechanism   1.Protects Stomach lining (maintain kidney function, in the ovary and GI tract) 2.Regulates platelet aggregation  
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COX 2 prostaglandins mechanism   1.Trigger inflammation and pain (play a main role in inflammation and pain) 2.Inhibit platelet aggregation 3. Fever  
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Whats the primary function of NSAIDS   To inhibit COX 1 and 2....(prostaglandins levels lower)  
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NSAIDS DRUGS (NON-SELECTIVE)   AFFECTS COX 1 AND COX 2 1.Decrease platelet aggregation 2.Anti Inflammatory effects 3.Anti pyretic effect 4.Analgesic effects eg Alleve, Motrin(ibuprophin) ,Ketorolac  
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Aspirin blocks COX 1 by   1.Loss of stomach lining =ulcer 2.Prevents blood clotting 3. kidney dysfunction  
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NSAIDS block COX 2 by   1. Reducing pain 2.Suppressing inflamation  
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