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Which drug is a fully human monoclonal antibody against TNF-α?
Which drug is a fully human monoclonal antibody against TNF-α?
Which drug binds to the CD11a adhesion molecule and is approved for psoriasis?
Which drug binds to the CD11a adhesion molecule and is approved for psoriasis?
Which drug is an antibody against VLA-4 and shows promise in multiple sclerosis?
Which drug is an antibody against VLA-4 and shows promise in multiple sclerosis?
Which drug is a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) that is a folate analogue used for rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis?
Which drug is a disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) that is a folate analogue used for rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis?
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Which drug is a non-competitive xanthine oxidase inhibitor used for long-term gout treatment?
Which drug is a non-competitive xanthine oxidase inhibitor used for long-term gout treatment?
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Which drug prevents neutrophil migration by binding to tubulin and is used to prevent and relieve acute gout attacks?
Which drug prevents neutrophil migration by binding to tubulin and is used to prevent and relieve acute gout attacks?
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Which process is not involved in renal drug excretion?
Which process is not involved in renal drug excretion?
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In which kinetics is drug elimination directly proportional to its concentration in systemic circulation?
In which kinetics is drug elimination directly proportional to its concentration in systemic circulation?
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Which model represents the body as a single homogenous compartment?
Which model represents the body as a single homogenous compartment?
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What does drug half-life represent?
What does drug half-life represent?
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Which factor does not impact drug elimination half-life?
Which factor does not impact drug elimination half-life?
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When is steady state achieved for a drug during constant infusion?
When is steady state achieved for a drug during constant infusion?
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Which medication selectively inhibits IL-2 gene transcription?
Which medication selectively inhibits IL-2 gene transcription?
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What is the half-life of Tacrolimus?
What is the half-life of Tacrolimus?
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Which medication is metabolized by the liver and affected by grapefruit juice?
Which medication is metabolized by the liver and affected by grapefruit juice?
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Which medication interferes with DNA synthesis and clonal proliferation?
Which medication interferes with DNA synthesis and clonal proliferation?
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Which type of drugs act by reducing lymphocyte proliferation and inhibiting calcineurin?
Which type of drugs act by reducing lymphocyte proliferation and inhibiting calcineurin?
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Which medication is a TNF-α inhibitor approved for rheumatoid arthritis?
Which medication is a TNF-α inhibitor approved for rheumatoid arthritis?
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Which enzyme is constitutively expressed in most tissues and plays a role in tissue homeostasis and gastric cytoprotection?
Which enzyme is constitutively expressed in most tissues and plays a role in tissue homeostasis and gastric cytoprotection?
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What is the main difference between COX-1 and COX-2 selective inhibitors (Coxibs)?
What is the main difference between COX-1 and COX-2 selective inhibitors (Coxibs)?
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How do NSAIDs exert their antipyretic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory effects?
How do NSAIDs exert their antipyretic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory effects?
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What is the mechanism of action of aspirin on the COX enzyme?
What is the mechanism of action of aspirin on the COX enzyme?
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What is a potential side effect associated with NSAIDs, particularly aspirin, related to platelet function?
What is a potential side effect associated with NSAIDs, particularly aspirin, related to platelet function?
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Why were selective COX-2 inhibitors like rofecoxib withdrawn?
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What is the role of cytochrome P450 monooxygenases in phase I drug metabolism?
What is the role of cytochrome P450 monooxygenases in phase I drug metabolism?
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What is the consequence of taking alcohol and paracetamol simultaneously?
What is the consequence of taking alcohol and paracetamol simultaneously?
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Which enzyme is not involved in phase I drug metabolism reactions?
Which enzyme is not involved in phase I drug metabolism reactions?
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What is a prodrug?
What is a prodrug?
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How does grapefruit juice affect drug metabolism?
How does grapefruit juice affect drug metabolism?
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What is the primary effect of first-pass metabolism?
What is the primary effect of first-pass metabolism?
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Which of the following is NOT a phase I reaction in drug metabolism?
Which of the following is NOT a phase I reaction in drug metabolism?
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Which type of drugs are able to be metabolized due to their ability to cross the plasma membrane?
Which type of drugs are able to be metabolized due to their ability to cross the plasma membrane?
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Which enzyme is responsible for catalyzing both alcohol and paracetamol, leading to potential competition and enhanced toxic effects?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of phase II reactions in drug metabolism?
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Which process involves metabolism in the liver and gut before reaching the site of action?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of prodrugs?
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Which drug is a monoclonal antibody against VLA-4 and shows promise in multiple sclerosis?
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What is the mechanism of action of Rituximab?
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Which drug is a non-competitive xanthine oxidase inhibitor used for long-term gout treatment?
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Which medication is a TNF-α inhibitor approved for rheumatoid arthritis?
Which medication is a TNF-α inhibitor approved for rheumatoid arthritis?
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What is the primary clinical use of Efalizumab?
What is the primary clinical use of Efalizumab?
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Which drug is a folate analogue used for rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and graft versus host disease?
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Which process involves drug elimination proportional to its concentration in systemic circulation?
Which process involves drug elimination proportional to its concentration in systemic circulation?
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What is the primary determinant of the rate at which a drug reaches a steady-state concentration during constant infusion?
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Which model represents the body as a single homogenous compartment?
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What is the ongoing dose needed to maintain a steady-state drug concentration?
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Which factor affects drug elimination and involves genetic variations in drug-metabolizing enzymes?
Which factor affects drug elimination and involves genetic variations in drug-metabolizing enzymes?
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What helps understand the initial drug distribution in the body?
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Which statement about COX-1 and COX-2 is accurate?
Which statement about COX-1 and COX-2 is accurate?
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What distinguishes Coxibs from most NSAIDs?
What distinguishes Coxibs from most NSAIDs?
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How do NSAIDs exert their antipyretic effects?
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What is a potential side effect associated with NSAIDs, particularly aspirin, related to platelet function?
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What is the mechanism of action of aspirin on the COX enzyme?
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Which drug is more potent than Cyclosporine and has similar unwanted effects, but higher nephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity?
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Which enzyme is inhibited by grapefruit juice, affecting drug metabolism and increasing blood levels of drugs?
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Which drug inhibits purine synthesis and is used in autoimmune diseases?
Which drug inhibits purine synthesis and is used in autoimmune diseases?
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Which drug acts as an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive drug, and suppresses endogenous cortisol production?
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Which drug targets specific aspects of inflammatory diseases but can be expensive and difficult to produce?
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Which drug inhibits IL-2, IL-3, IL-4, IFN-γ, and TNF-α production?
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Which drug is an antibody against VLA-4 and shows promise in multiple sclerosis?
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Which medication is a TNF-α inhibitor approved for rheumatoid arthritis?
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Which drug inhibits purine synthesis and is used in autoimmune diseases?
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What is the primary clinical use of Efalizumab?
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What is the mechanism of action of Rituximab?
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Which drug is a monoclonal antibody against VLA-4 and shows promise in multiple sclerosis?
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Which drug has poor oral absorption, accumulates in tissues, and can cause nephrotoxicity and hepatotoxicity?
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Which drug inhibits purine synthesis and is used in autoimmune diseases?
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Which drug acts as an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive drug, and suppresses endogenous cortisol production?
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Which drug targets specific aspects of inflammatory diseases but can be expensive and difficult to produce?
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What is the primary effect of grapefruit juice on drug metabolism?
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Which drug is more potent than Cyclosporine and has similar unwanted effects, but higher nephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity?
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What is the rate of drug elimination relative to its plasma concentration often measured in?
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What is the time required for the concentration of a drug in the plasma to decrease by half?
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Which model involves a central and peripheral compartment in representing the body?
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What determines the rate at which a drug reaches a steady-state concentration during constant infusion?
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What helps understand the initial drug distribution in the body?
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What is the ongoing dose needed to maintain a steady-state drug concentration?
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Which enzyme is responsible for the metabolism of alcohol and paracetamol, leading to potential competition and enhanced toxic effects when both are taken simultaneously?
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Which family of enzymes, found in the smooth endoplasmic reticulum, may be responsible for catalyzing the metabolism of the same drug, leading to potential drug interactions?
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Which process involves drug metabolism in the liver and gut before reaching the site of action, and is particularly important for drugs like levodopa, morphine, aspirin, and propranolol?
Which process involves drug metabolism in the liver and gut before reaching the site of action, and is particularly important for drugs like levodopa, morphine, aspirin, and propranolol?
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Which type of drug metabolism reaction introduces a hydroxyl (OH) group, which is the point of attack for the glucuronide in Phase II reactions?
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Which enzyme is responsible for the metabolism of ethanol?
Which enzyme is responsible for the metabolism of ethanol?
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Which reaction type involves the addition of a conjugate, such as glucuronide, to make drugs more hydrophilic and less lipid-soluble?
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Which statement about COX-1 and COX-2 is accurate?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Coxibs?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Coxibs?
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What is the mechanism of action of aspirin on the COX enzyme?
What is the mechanism of action of aspirin on the COX enzyme?
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What is a potential side effect associated with NSAIDs, particularly aspirin, related to platelet function?
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What is the consequence of taking alcohol and paracetamol simultaneously?
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Why were selective COX-2 inhibitors like rofecoxib withdrawn?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of COX-2 selective inhibitors (Coxibs)?
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What is the primary effect of NSAIDs on platelet function?
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What is the consequence of taking aspirin and paracetamol simultaneously?
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Why were selective COX-2 inhibitors, like rofecoxib, withdrawn from the market?
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Which of the following drugs is a monoclonal antibody against VLA-4 and shows promise in multiple sclerosis?
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Which drug is a folate analogue used for rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, and graft versus host disease?
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Which drug is a non-competitive xanthine oxidase inhibitor used for long-term gout treatment?
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Which drug prevents neutrophil migration by binding to tubulin and is used to prevent and relieve acute gout attacks?
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What is the primary factor affecting drug elimination that involves genetic variations in drug-metabolizing enzymes?
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Which process determines the rate at which a drug reaches a steady-state concentration during constant infusion?
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What represents the time required for the concentration of a drug in the plasma to decrease by half?
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Which model involves a central and peripheral compartment in representing the body for drug distribution?
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Which reaction type involves the addition of a conjugate to make drugs more hydrophilic and less lipid-soluble?
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Which enzyme is not involved in phase I drug metabolism reactions?
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What is the primary effect of first-pass metabolism?
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Which drug metabolism reaction introduces a hydroxyl (OH) group, which is the point of attack for the glucuronide in Phase II reactions?
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Which drug has a more potent effect than Cyclosporine, with similar unwanted effects but higher nephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity?
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Which drug selectively inhibits IL-2 gene transcription, accumulates in tissues, and can cause nephrotoxicity and hepatotoxicity?
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Which drug inhibits purine synthesis and is used in autoimmune diseases?
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Which drug acts as an anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive drug, and suppresses endogenous cortisol production?
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Which drug inhibits purine synthesis and is used in autoimmune diseases?
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What is the primary effect of grapefruit juice on drug metabolism?
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Which drug acts during the induction phase of the immunological response, reducing lymphocyte proliferation?
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What is the mechanism of action of glucocorticoids like hydrocortisone?
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What is the primary mechanism of action of lidocaine?
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Which route of anthrax infection involves transmission from animals to humans?
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What is the primary cause of toxic effects in anthrax infection?
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What is the primary mechanism of action of cephalothin?
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What is the primary route of acquiring cutaneous anthrax?
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Which of the following accurately describes the absorption of antifreeze through the skin?
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Which form of anthrax is infectious: spore forming or non-spore forming?
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What is the difference between spore forming and non-spore forming anthrax in terms of causing disease?
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Is there a correspondence between the ability to form spores and the main sites of infection (skin, lungs, gut, etc.) for anthrax?
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Which of the following is NOT listed as a broad category of disease that can induce nausea and fever?
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What is the primary reason for anthrax being considered ideal for bioterrorism?
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Can anthrax be asymptomatic?
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What is the mechanism of action of doxycycline in treating anthrax infections?
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Which enzyme is necessary for DNA synthesis and is inhibited by ciprofloxacin in treating anthrax infections?
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What is the primary mechanism responsible for the impaired memory and motor function that occurs with THC consumption?
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Which cannabinoid receptor is predominantly located in the central nervous system?
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Study Notes
Comparison of COX Enzymes and Selective COX Inhibitors
- COX-1 is constitutively expressed in most tissues and plays a role in tissue homeostasis and gastric cytoprotection, while COX-2 is induced in inflammatory cells and mediates inflammation.
- COX-2 selective inhibitors (Coxibs) vary in potency towards COX-2, with second-generation Coxibs showing a higher COX-2 vs. COX-1 inhibition ratio.
- Most NSAIDs are carboxylic acids, while Coxibs contain bulky groups impeding COX-1 enzyme access.
- NSAIDs exert antipyretic, analgesic, and anti-inflammatory effects by affecting prostaglandin production and reducing inflammatory pain.
- NSAIDs inhibit prostaglandin biosynthesis by directly acting on the COX enzyme, with some drugs being more selective for COX-2. Aspirin irreversibly inactivates COX-1 by acetylating a serine at position 530.
- NSAIDs, including aspirin, can cause gastrointestinal damage by inhibiting gastric COX-1, leading to issues like gastric discomfort, bleeding, and ulceration.
- NSAIDs pose a threat to kidney function, especially in susceptible individuals, and can lead to analgesic nephropathy characterized by chronic nephritis and renal necrosis.
- Rashes, platelet aggregation, CNS effects, and Reye's syndrome are among the other side effects associated with NSAIDs, particularly aspirin.
- Aspirin irreversibly inactivates COX-1, reducing thromboxane A2 synthesis in platelets, and low doses are recommended for thromboprophylaxis.
- Aspirin shares general unwanted effects with NSAIDs and can cause symptoms like tinnitus, vertigo, and decreased hearing in case of overdose.
- Acetaminophen is well absorbed orally and metabolized in the liver, with potentially fatal hepatotoxicity in toxic doses.
- Selective COX-2 inhibitors like rofecoxib were withdrawn due to concerns about increased cardiovascular events, despite their goal to provide anti-inflammatory and analgesic actions with reduced gastric damage.
Immunosuppressants and Anti-Inflammatory Drugs: Mechanisms and Clinical Uses
- Cyclosporine (CsA) and Tacrolimus (FK506) are immunosuppressants used in organ transplantation and autoimmune diseases.
- CsA selectively inhibits IL-2 gene transcription, while FK506 inhibits IL-2, IL-3, IL-4, IFN-γ, and TNF-α production.
- CsA has poor oral absorption, accumulates in tissues, and can cause nephrotoxicity and hepatotoxicity.
- Tacrolimus is more potent than CsA, with similar unwanted effects and higher nephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity.
- Autoimmune diseases involve autoantibodies and autoreactive T cells targeting self-antigens.
- CsA and Tacrolimus act during the induction phase of the immunological response, reducing lymphocyte proliferation.
- Grapefruit juice inhibits cytochrome P450, affecting drug metabolism and increasing blood levels of drugs.
- Cyclophosphamide alkylates DNA, while Azathioprine inhibits purine synthesis, both used in autoimmune diseases.
- Glucocorticoids, like hydrocortisone, have broad metabolic and immune effects and act as anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive drugs.
- Glucocorticoids suppress endogenous cortisol production, impacting carbohydrate and protein metabolism and inflammatory cells.
- Glucocorticoids are used in conditions like asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, and inflammatory bowel diseases.
- Anti-cytokine therapies, like TNF-α inhibitors such as Etanercept, target specific aspects of inflammatory diseases but can be expensive and difficult to produce.
Comparison of COX Enzymes and Selective COX Inhibitors
- COX-1 is constitutively expressed in most tissues, involved in tissue homeostasis, gastric cytoprotection, platelet aggregation, and renal blood flow, while COX-2 is induced in inflammatory cells and responsible for prostanoid mediators of inflammation.
- COX-2 selective inhibitors (Coxibs) vary in potency towards COX-2, with second-generation Coxibs showing a higher COX-2 vs. COX-1 inhibition ratio.
- Most NSAIDs are carboxylic acids, while Coxibs contain bulky groups impeding COX-1 enzyme access.
- NSAIDs have antipyretic effects by affecting prostaglandin production in the hypothalamus, analgesic effects by reducing inflammatory pain, and anti-inflammatory effects by suppressing components of the inflammatory response.
- NSAIDs inhibit prostaglandin biosynthesis by directly acting on the COX enzyme, with some drugs being more selective for COX-2.
- NSAIDs, including aspirin, can cause gastrointestinal damage by inhibiting gastric COX-1, leading to issues like gastric discomfort, bleeding, and ulceration.
- NSAIDs pose a threat to kidney function, especially in susceptible individuals, and chronic consumption can lead to analgesic nephropathy.
- Rashes are common unwanted effects of NSAIDs, and most NSAIDs prevent platelet aggregation except COX-2 inhibitors, potentially prolonging bleeding.
- NSAIDs may cause CNS effects, bone marrow disturbances, liver disorders, and are associated with Reye's syndrome in children.
- Aspirin irreversibly inactivates COX-1, reducing thromboxane A2 synthesis in platelets and is exploited for thromboprophylaxis.
- Aspirin shares general unwanted effects with NSAIDs, including gastrointestinal issues and platelet-related effects, and overdose can lead to potentially serious consequences.
- Selective COX-2 inhibitors, like rofecoxib, aimed to provide anti-inflammatory and analgesic actions with reduced gastric damage but were withdrawn due to safety concerns about increased cardiovascular events.
Immunosuppressants and Anti-Inflammatory Drugs: Mechanisms and Clinical Uses
- Cyclosporine (CsA) and Tacrolimus (FK506) are immunosuppressants used in organ transplantation and autoimmune diseases.
- CsA selectively inhibits IL-2 gene transcription, while FK506 inhibits IL-2, IL-3, IL-4, IFN-γ, and TNF-α production.
- CsA has poor oral absorption, accumulates in tissues, and can cause nephrotoxicity and hepatotoxicity.
- Tacrolimus is more potent than CsA, with similar unwanted effects and higher nephrotoxicity and neurotoxicity.
- Autoimmune diseases involve autoantibodies and autoreactive T cells targeting self-antigens.
- CsA and Tacrolimus act during the induction phase of the immunological response, reducing lymphocyte proliferation.
- Grapefruit juice inhibits cytochrome P450, affecting drug metabolism and increasing blood levels of drugs.
- Cyclophosphamide alkylates DNA, while Azathioprine inhibits purine synthesis, both used in autoimmune diseases.
- Glucocorticoids, like hydrocortisone, have broad metabolic and immune effects and act as anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive drugs.
- Glucocorticoids suppress endogenous cortisol production, impacting carbohydrate and protein metabolism and inflammatory cells.
- Glucocorticoids are used in conditions like asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, and inflammatory bowel diseases.
- Anti-cytokine therapies, like TNF-α inhibitors such as Etanercept, target specific aspects of inflammatory diseases but can be expensive and difficult to produce.
THC Pharmacokinetics, Mechanism of Action, and Availability
- Cannabis sativa has been used for thousands of years for medical treatment and industrial use.
- The main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis is (-) - Trans – delta 9 – tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).
- THC is one of 113 cannabinoids in the marijuana plant, and it is different from cannabidiol (CBD).
- The pharmacokinetics of THC vary with the route of administration, with different absorption rates and bioavailability for inhalation and ingestion.
- THC is highly lipophilic, accumulates in fat tissues, and is metabolized in the liver by cytochrome-P450 enzymes.
- THC and CBD act on cannabinoid receptors CB1 and CB2, with CB1 receptors predominantly located in the central nervous system.
- THC acts as a partial agonist on cannabinoid receptors and can over-activate the cannabinoid system in the body, causing addiction and behavioral abnormalities.
- The effects of THC include relaxation, euphoria, reduction of nausea, and increased appetite, and are determined by the location of CB receptors.
- THC is also known as Dronabinol and is available under the brand name Marinol, with street names including marijuana, pot, weed, and others.
- Uruguay and Canada are the only countries to have completely legalized consumption and sale of recreational cannabis nationwide.
- Canada's Cannabis Act permits the sale of various cannabis products, including edibles, which will be permitted within one year after the act's coming into force.
- More research is needed to determine the true health hazards of THC, especially now that marijuana is legal in Canada.
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Test your knowledge of COX enzymes and selective COX inhibitors with this quiz. Explore the differences between COX-1 and COX-2, the effects of NSAIDs and Coxibs, and the potential side effects associated with these drugs. Understand the mechanisms of action and the impact on various bodily systems, including the gastrointestinal tract, kidneys, and cardiovascular system.
