Set 6: Prostaglandins & NSAIDs

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Prostaglandins

Local hormone-like compounds derived from arachidonic acid

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Prostaglandin precursor pathway

Linoleic → arachidonic → prostaglandins, leukotrienes, thromboxanes

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Gastric effect

Increase HCl, decrease mucus

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Inflammation role

Cause pain, redness, swelling, fever

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Clotting role

Regulate platelet aggregation

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Aspirin/NSAIDs mechanism

Inhibit prostaglandin production

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NSAID effects

Reduce pain, inflammation, fever

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NSAID side effects

Increase HCl, decrease mucus → ulcers, reduce clotting