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| Drugs that block the effects of histamines |
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| Drugs that Reduce Inflammation |
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Hormones produced by the adrenal cortex
Two categories: glucortocoids, mineralcortocoids |
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Cortisol in animals
Anti-inflammatory properties - inhibit phopholipase
Raise concentration of liver glycogen and blood glucose levels. Affect protein, carb and fat metabolism. |
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| Caused by treatment (physician) |
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| Natural response of living tissue to injury and infection; involves vascular changes and release of chemicals that help the body destroy harmful agents at the injury site. |
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| Corticosteriods that function primarily to help the body retain sodium and the kidneys to secrete potassium |
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| Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) |
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| Drugs that reduce inflammation by inhibiting prostaglandin production by blocking cocycoxygenase (COX) |
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| Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory drugs |
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| Block inflammation by blocking the action of phospholipase |
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