PSYC 327 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Tylenol (Brand), Limbic System, Methadone
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Diclofenac increased cardiac risk (not as much gi effects) Gastro intestinal effect none can be taken without some kind of caution because of secondary effects to functions. When you have an injury - blood vessels become leaky - leak into wound - causes inflammation. Substances - prostinoids - related into inflammation - exuded by the body. These drugs have much less severe gi effects, less renal toxicity - but can induce cardiac complications. Fluid related to sexual intercourse all related to cox-2. A more selective effect - leaves mucous pathway in tact. Has a strong suppressive effect on acid and inflammatory compounds. Many people with no history of heart problems having sudden heart attacks and dying. May be able to reduce pain but often comes with some kind of cost. Warnings: all nsaids cause stomach bleeding and other problems - ours doesn"t cause bleeding but there are other problems.
