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| ==The inflammatory response== | | ==The inflammatory response== |
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| The '''inflammatory response''' is a complex process that occurs '''following cellular injury'''. Cell membrane damage releases '''phospholipids''', which are converted rapidly, mainly '''by phospholipase A2 to arachidonic acid'''. The '''cyclo-oxygenase enzymes (predominantly COX2)''' convert arachidonic acid into '''prostaglandins and thromboxanes''', crucial mediators in the development of <u>inflammation, pain and fever</u>. Prostaglandins and thromboxanes are '''also produced constitutively (COX1)''' and serve numerous <u>homeostatic roles, including protection of the gastric mucosa and kidneys.</u> | | The '''inflammatory response''' is a complex process that occurs '''following cellular injury'''. Cell membrane damage releases '''phospholipids''', which are converted rapidly, mainly '''by phospholipase A2 to arachidonic acid'''. The '''cyclo-oxygenase enzymes (predominantly COX2)''' convert arachidonic acid into '''prostaglandins and thromboxanes''', crucial mediators in the development of <u>inflammation, pain and fever</u>. Prostaglandins and thromboxanes are '''also produced constitutively (COX1)''' and serve numerous <u>homeostatic roles, including protection of the gastric mucosa and kidneys.</u> |
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| Nearly all [[NSAIDs]] also potentially induce hepatic injury and this should be considered, particularly when these agents are administered concomitantly with other potentially hepatotoxic agents, such as the [[Potentiated-Sulphonamides|potentiated sulphonamides]]. [[NSAIDs]] should be used with '''particular care in aged animals''', particularly with '''pre-existing renal, cardiac or hepatic disease''', and in cases that are '''dehydrated, in shock or undergoing concurrent therapy with nephrotoxic drugs'''. Particular care is also required when [[NSAIDs]] are administered concurrently with other compounds that are also '''highly protein-bound''', ''e.g.'' the [[Sulphonamides|sulphonamides]]. | | Nearly all [[NSAIDs]] also potentially induce hepatic injury and this should be considered, particularly when these agents are administered concomitantly with other potentially hepatotoxic agents, such as the [[Potentiated-Sulphonamides|potentiated sulphonamides]]. [[NSAIDs]] should be used with '''particular care in aged animals''', particularly with '''pre-existing renal, cardiac or hepatic disease''', and in cases that are '''dehydrated, in shock or undergoing concurrent therapy with nephrotoxic drugs'''. Particular care is also required when [[NSAIDs]] are administered concurrently with other compounds that are also '''highly protein-bound''', ''e.g.'' the [[Sulphonamides|sulphonamides]]. |
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| + | ==Literature Search== |
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| + | Use these links to find recent scientific publications via CAB Abstracts (log in required unless accessing from a subscribing organisation). |
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| + | [http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=(((title:(%22non+steroidal%22)+OR+subject:(%22non+steroidal%22))+AND+(ab:(donkey)+OR+title:(donkey))))+OR+(((title:(analges*)+OR+subject:(analges*))+AND+(ab:(donkey)+OR+title:(donkey))))+OR+(((title:(nonsteroidal)+OR+subject:(nonsteroidal)+OR+title:(NSAID)+OR+subject:(NSAID))+AND+(ab:(donkey)+OR+title:(donkey)))) Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs in donkeys related publications] |
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| ==References== | | ==References== |
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