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PGE
-tx of peripheral vascular disease
-maintains patent ductus arteriosus
Mnemonic: Baby "Al" needs to keep his "p"atent ductus arteriosus open so he can stay alive and eat "dil"l. |
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PGE analog
-tx of gastric ulcers
Mnemonic: Miso soup hits the stomach. |
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PGE2
induce labor + abortions
Mnemonic: Carbon (other drug) dating puts dinosaur in the uterus. |
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15 methyl-PGF-2alpha
-induce labor and abortions
-tx for post partum hemorrhage due to uterine anatomy
Mnemonic: Carbon dating puts dinosaur (other drug) in the uterus. |
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PGI2 aka epoprostanol
-inhibits formation of platelet plug involved in primary hemostasis |
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NSAID
COX 1 inhibitor
prodrug
-tx for failure of ductus closure
-be careful when giving to elderly due to neuro effects
One cocky (COX-I) premed might become a sullen doc (Sulindac) when they see what it takes to get into Medicine (Indomethacin). It's enough to make your stomach walls drop (Gastric erosion). |
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NSAID
Cox 1 inhibitor
prodrug
One cocky (COX-I) premed might become a sullen doc (Sulindac) when they see what it takes to get into Medicine (Indomethacin). It's enough to make your stomach walls drop (Gastric erosion). |
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NSAID
Both COX 1 + COX 2 antagonist
Mnemonic: I bring proof (Ibuprofen), that if you keep up all this cox-blocking (COX-I &II), you'll 'make no friends or mates' (Meclofenamate). |
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NSAID
COX 1 + COX 2 inhibitor
Mnemonic: I bring proof (Ibuprofen), that if you keep up all this cox-blocking (COX-I &II), you'll 'make no friends or mates' (Meclofenamate). |
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NSAID
Aleve
COX 1 inhibitor |
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long acting NSAID
half life is ~ 37 hours
both COX 1 + COX 2 inhibitor |
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NSAID
Partial COX 2 antagonist
Two (COX-II) toxic Coxib sibs, Val and Vioxx (Valdecoxib & Rofecoxib/Vioxx), went on to break hearts, but nobody mentions (Nobumentone) Cele, who was good from the start. |
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NSAID
COX 2 antagonist
only one of the "coxib" family safe for use
Two (COX-II) toxic Coxib sibs, Val and Vioxx (Valdecoxib & Rofecoxib/Vioxx), went on to break hearts, but nobody mentions (Nobumentone) Cele, who was good from the start. |
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COX2 antagonist
taken off market due to increased cardiac adverse effects
Two (COX-II) toxic Coxib sibs, Val and Vioxx (Valdecoxib & Rofecoxib/Vioxx), went on to break hearts, but nobody mentions (Nobumentone) Cele, who was good from the start. |
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COX 2 antagonist
taken off market due to increased cardiac adverse effects |
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