6 Questions
Central nervous system Analgesic drugs are drugs which relieve pain by ______ action without Impairing Consciousness or other sensations.
Central
Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory (NSAIDs) = Analgesic Antipyretic drugs: Relieve Low Intensity pain (as Headache, Neuralgia & Myalgia), act ______ on Thalamus, no Euphoria or Drowsiness and Non Addictive.
Subcortical
Opioid (Narcotic) Analgesic drugs : Relieve any type of pain (except Itching), act ______ and Subcortical, produce Euphoria and Addiction.
Cortical
Non-sterodal Anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) They inhibit ______ Enzyme so inhibit Prostaglandins synthesis.
Cyclo-Oxygenase (COX)
COX-1: Mainly Constitutive (present normaly in Tissues regylating its physiologic functions), responsible for forming protective Prostaglandins in ______ and Kindney (Peripherally).
Gastrointestinal Tract
COX-2: Inducible in Inflammation or Injury, Constitutive in ______ and Kidney (Peripherally).
Endothelium
Test your knowledge on central analgesics, including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and opioid analgesic drugs. Learn about their classifications, mechanisms of action, and therapeutic uses.
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