1. UNIVERSITY OF KABIANGA
KAPKATET CAMPUS
GROUP 11 PRESENTATION
SCHOOL OF: HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT: CLINICAL MEDICINE
COURSE TITLE: CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
COURSE CODE: BCM 223
INSTRUCTOR: DR. ANTHONY YIAILE
TASK; Discuss the pharmacotherapy of drugs used in
management of pain and inflammation (20mks)

2. GROUP MEMBERS
1. ONYANYI JOSEPH……..BCM/K/0038/2021
2. MAGRINA LETING…….BCM/K/0025/2021
3. TIMOTHY KEITANY……BCM/K/0034/2021
4. SYLVIA NEKESA…………BCM/K/0015/2021
5. BRIAN KIPCHUMBA….BCM/K/0022/2021
6. BRENDA RICHARD…….BCM/K/0503/2021

3. INTRODUCTION
• Inflammation is a vascular response
to injury
• Analgesics are drugs that relieve pain.
• NSAIDS are drugs that reduces inflammation
and are effective against pain and fever.
• Antipyretics are agents that relieve fever
• Pain is initiated by harmful stimuli.
• Pain and fever are common symptoms.

4. Signs of inflammation
• Redness caused by dilation of vessels
• Pain due to increased pressure exerted
by accumulation of interstitial fluid
• Heat caused by increased blood flow
• Swelling due to an extravascular accumulation
of fluid
• Loss of function

5. PAIN
 Is important becauseit signals“disease”
 Its relief is an important duty
of a clinician.
 It also increases perspiration cooling body.
 Analgesia: state where painful stimuli
moderated, although still perceived no
longer painful.

6. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF PAIN

7. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF FEVER
Fever is elevated body temperature (>37.80 C ).
• Results from rise hypothalamic set points.
• Crucial component initiating fever is pyrogens.
• Are classified as endogenous or exogenous.
• Elevated prostaglandin-E2 alter firing rate of,
• neurons within hypothalamus that control
thermoregulation.

8. DRUGS USED IN MANAGEMENT OF PAIN
● There are opioid and Non-opioid drugs.
● The Non-opioid drugs include NSAIDs.
Differences between NSAIDs and opioid analgesics
● They do not depress the CNS.
● They do not produce physical dependence.
● Weaker analgesic activity except inflammatory pain.
● Act primarily on peripheral pain mechanisms.

9. CLASSIFICATION OF NSAIDS

10. MODE OF ACTION OF NSAIDs
● Posses anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antipyretic properties.
● Inhibit COX that converts endoperoxides into PGs.
● COX enzymes are of 2 types:
● COX 1:cytoprotective PGs in gastric lining.
● COX 2: generate PGs to mediate inflammation.
● NSAIDs only relieve pain secondary to inflammation.

11. THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS OF NSAIDs
● Analgesia: inhibit COX2 mediated PG synthesis.
● anti-Inflammatory: Inhibition of PG synthesis attenuates.
● Antipyretic: Lowers PG levels in hypothalamus.
● closing patent ductus arteriosus in neonates.
● Rx systemic mastocytosis (elevated mast cells).
● Cardio protection.

12. PHARMACOKINETIC PROPERTIES OF NSAIDs
● Absorption: readily absorbed after P.O intake.
peak plasma concertation reached 2-4 hrs.
● Distribution: widely distributed as protein bound.
● Metabolism: hepatic via oxidation and conjugation.
● Elimination: renally through secretion and filtration.
● Half life of individual agents varies.

13. SPECIFIC EXAMPLES OF NSAIDs AND THEIR USES
1.PARACETAMOL (ACETAMINOPHEN)
• Is a mild analgesic and antipyretic.
• MOA: It inhibits synthesis of prostaglandins.
• Pharmacokinetics: is well absorbed from GIT.
• Its distribution is by passive diffusion.
• Metabolism takes place in the liver.
• Eliminated: in urine as glucuronide, sulphate
conjugates.

14. PARACETAMOL Cont…
• Precaution : patients with Hepatic & renal failures.
• Contraindications: Severe renal impairment, Paracetamol
Hypersensitivity.
• Side Effects: Reversible skin rashes and
• Blood dyscrasia, vomiting and stomach ache.
• Dosage - Adult: 1-2 tablets every 4-6 hours
• Children (6-12 years): ½ -1 tablet 3 -4 times daily.

15. 2.ASPRIN (ACETYSALICYLATE)
• Is an Antipyretic and mild analgesic.
• MOA: inhibits both COX-1 and COX-2
• Pharmacokinetics – Absorption: absorbed in the stomach.
• Its distribution is by passive diffusion.
• metabolism takes place in the liver.
• and it's excreted in the urine.

16. ASPRIN Cont…
• Interactions: interferes with the coagulation irreversibly.
• Precautions: renal impairment, Gastric ulcer, Gout.
• Contraindication: Hypersensitivity to NSAIDs, Asthma, Hemophilia.
• S.E: GI disturbances, hypersensitivity reactions, thirst.
• Not used children below 12 years.
• Causes Reye’ssyndrome in age group.

17. 3.IBUPROFEN
• Managing mild to moderate pain, antipyretic.
• MOA: Non-selective inhibitor of COX.
• Pharmacokinetics – Absorption: absorbed in the stomach.
• Its distribution is by passive diffusion.
• Metabolism takes place in the liver.
• Excretion: urine as metabolites and bile.

18. IBUPROFEN Cont…
• Interactions: antidepressants, diuretics and beta-blockers.
• Precautions: Asthma, Bronchospasm, Elderly Hepatic disorders.
• Contraindication: Hypersensitivity to Ibuprofen, Peptic ulcer.
• S.E: GI disturbances, hypersensitivity, visual changes.
• Not recommended for children weighing >5kg.
• Use with caution in hx ulcer.

19. TOPICAL NSAIDs
• Several NSAIDs available as topical preparations.
• They include Ibuprofen and Piroxicam.
• penetrate skin, enter tissues or joints,
• to reduce processes that cause pain.
• Systemic absorption occurs but is modest.
• They cause local irritation of skin.

20. OTHER NSAIDs
• Celecoxib: used for long-term pain management,
• in patients with hx dyspepsia/GI bleeding.
• Dexketoprofen: has Less respiratory side effects.
• Ketorolac: for acute pain management(<5days).
• Indomethacin: powerful anti-inflammatory ,weak analgesic action.
• Naproxen: x20 potent COX inhibitor : aspirin.

21. SYSTEMIC ADVERSE EFFECTS OF NSAIDs
● CVS: fluid retention, HTN, edema, tachycardia.
● GIT: bleeding ulcers, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
● CNS: fatigue, insomnia, nervousness, agitation, confusion.
● Uterus: prolongation of gestation and labor.
● Metabolic: hyperglycemia, metabolic acidosis, glycogen depletion.
● Renal :interstitial nephritis, proteinuria, papillary necrosis.

22. NSAID POSOINING
• NSAIDs poisoning common since found OTC.
• Poisoning caused by accidental/suicidal overdose.
• Ibuprofen, acetaminophen, and aspirin poisoning common.
• Aspirin : glucose depletion, inhibiting Krebs cycle,
• Metabolic acidosis, electrolytes loss. Reyes syndrome.
• Corrected using activated charcoal and IV-Na2CO3.

23. PARACETAMOL POISONING
• Occurs dose is 7.5-10g for adults
• And 150-200mg for children.
• M.O.T: Excess metabolized to toxic NAPQI.
•NAQQIdoesn’t react glutathione =hepatocellular injury.
• Symptoms: abdominal pain, tender hepatic edge.
• Treatment: activated charcoal 2hrs after ingestion.
• N-acetylcysteine (antidote) to increase glutathione production.

24. REYE’S SYNDROME
• Condition causes swelling in liver & brain.
• It often affects children and teenagers.
• Happens when a child takes Aspirin.
• Signs and symptoms include Confusion, seizures.
• Early diagnosis & treatment save child's life.
• Caution giving Aspirin to children & teenagers.

25. IBUPROFEN POISONING
• Excess dose >3200mg/day for adults & >400mg/day,
• Overdose causes excessive inhibition of COX-1.
• Causes reduced PG synthesis & metabolic acidosis.
• Symptoms: nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dizziness.
• Decontaminant- use activated charcoal absorbed it.
• Forced alkaline diuresis neutralizes metabolic acidosis.

26. PREGNANCY AND LACTATION
• NSAIDs affect fertility & risk pregnancy loss.
• Use in second trimester considered safe,
• But was associated with fetal cryptorchidism.
• Avoided in 3rd trimester, significant fetal risks,
• Such as ductus arteriosus, intracranial hemorrhage.
• low infant exposure through breast milk.

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