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Opioid Analgesics (Morphine) & Equine Colic (Butorphanol)

By On May 16, 2010 · 1 Comment

Introduction

The primary effect of opioids is to temporarily remove pain when used at therapeutic levels; this is done by binding to opioid receptors found primarily in the central nervous system (some receptors are found in the gastrointestinal tract). When larger doses are given, opioids can induce beneficial and non-beneficial pharmacological effects such as sedation, [...]

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NSAIDs

Non-Steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)

By On November 28, 2009 · Leave a Comment

Introduction

NSAIDs are non-narcotic analgesics (An analgesic reduces or removes the sensation of pain), they are also anti-pyretic (fever) and anti-inflammatory. These effects are produced by the inhibition of the fatty acid cyclooxygenase (COX) which inhibits prostaglandin synthesis.

Because NSAIDs are non-narcotic they do not cause any largely noticeable effects on CNS (central nervous system) [...]

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