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Caused by deficiency of essential fatty acids
May occur in patients receiving total parenteral nutrition |
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Suppress the transcription and translation of COX-2
Induce the synthesis of a protein or family of proteins that inhibit the activity of phospholipase A2 |
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Predominant eicosanoid in platelets
Vasoconstrictor, platelet aggregation stimulant |
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Permanently destroys the COX enzyme by covalently acetylating the active site
Effective in prevention of acute MI |
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Less effective in stimulating platelet aggregation than its counterpart
Production stimulated by diets high in polyunsatuated fatty acids |
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Complications from these are due to a decrease in PG synthesis but not TX, causing thrombotic tendencies |
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Suppress gastric ulceration by inihbiting HCl secretion |
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Can be used to treat male impotence
Can maintain PDA until surgery can be performed |
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Stimulate uterine muscle contraction
Used to induce labor and control postpartum bleeding |
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Useful in the treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension |
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