[Anti-inflammatory activity of a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent, zomepirac sodium, in experimental animals]. 1982

H Nakamura, and Y Yokoyama, and S Motoyoshi, and Y Seto, and T Kadokawa, and M Shimizu

Anti-inflammatory and gastrointestinal ulcerogenic activities of zomepirac sodium were investigated in experimental animals. The inhibitory activity of zomepirac sodium against carrageenin hind paw edema in rats, acetic acid-induced increase in vascular permeability in mice, and UV-erythema in guinea pigs was more potent than that of indomethacin. Anti-edema activity of zomepirac sodium was seen in adrenalectomized rats. Zomepirac sodium, like indomethacin, inhibited the delayed phase of hind paw edema produced by mixed phlogistics, but not the early phase mediated by histamine and serotonin in rats. Zomepirac sodium produced a dose-dependent inhibition against granuloma formation, established adjuvant arthritis, and development of adjuvant arthritis in rats; and its activity was slightly less potent than that of indomethacin. The inhibitory activity of zomepirac sodium on PGE2 biosynthesis in vitro was about one-third that of indomethacin. The ulcerogenic activity of zomepirac sodium was about 5 times weaker than that of indomethacin. From these results, it was suggested that zomepirac sodium was effective on various types of inflammation and showed particularly potent inhibitory activity against acute inflammation. These findings suggest that the mode of action of zomepirac sodium is similar to that of other acidic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D010437 Peptic Ulcer Ulcer that occurs in the regions of the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT which come into contact with GASTRIC JUICE containing PEPSIN and GASTRIC ACID. It occurs when there are defects in the MUCOSA barrier. The common forms of peptic ulcers are associated with HELICOBACTER PYLORI and the consumption of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS). Gastroduodenal Ulcer,Marginal Ulcer,Gastroduodenal Ulcers,Marginal Ulcers,Peptic Ulcers,Ulcer, Gastroduodenal,Ulcer, Marginal,Ulcer, Peptic,Ulcers, Gastroduodenal,Ulcers, Marginal,Ulcers, Peptic
D011453 Prostaglandins A group of compounds derived from unsaturated 20-carbon fatty acids, primarily arachidonic acid, via the cyclooxygenase pathway. They are extremely potent mediators of a diverse group of physiological processes. Prostaglandin,Prostanoid,Prostanoids
D011489 Protein Denaturation Disruption of the non-covalent bonds and/or disulfide bonds responsible for maintaining the three-dimensional shape and activity of the native protein. Denaturation, Protein,Denaturations, Protein,Protein Denaturations
D011758 Pyrroles Azoles of one NITROGEN and two double bonds that have aromatic chemical properties. Pyrrole
D011817 Rabbits A burrowing plant-eating mammal with hind limbs that are longer than its fore limbs. It belongs to the family Leporidae of the order Lagomorpha, and in contrast to hares, possesses 22 instead of 24 pairs of chromosomes. Belgian Hare,New Zealand Rabbit,New Zealand Rabbits,New Zealand White Rabbit,Rabbit,Rabbit, Domestic,Chinchilla Rabbits,NZW Rabbits,New Zealand White Rabbits,Oryctolagus cuniculus,Chinchilla Rabbit,Domestic Rabbit,Domestic Rabbits,Hare, Belgian,NZW Rabbit,Rabbit, Chinchilla,Rabbit, NZW,Rabbit, New Zealand,Rabbits, Chinchilla,Rabbits, Domestic,Rabbits, NZW,Rabbits, New Zealand,Zealand Rabbit, New,Zealand Rabbits, New,cuniculus, Oryctolagus
D002199 Capillary Permeability The property of blood capillary ENDOTHELIUM that allows for the selective exchange of substances between the blood and surrounding tissues and through membranous barriers such as the BLOOD-AIR BARRIER; BLOOD-AQUEOUS BARRIER; BLOOD-BRAIN BARRIER; BLOOD-NERVE BARRIER; BLOOD-RETINAL BARRIER; and BLOOD-TESTIS BARRIER. Small lipid-soluble molecules such as carbon dioxide and oxygen move freely by diffusion. Water and water-soluble molecules cannot pass through the endothelial walls and are dependent on microscopic pores. These pores show narrow areas (TIGHT JUNCTIONS) which may limit large molecule movement. Microvascular Permeability,Permeability, Capillary,Permeability, Microvascular,Vascular Permeability,Capillary Permeabilities,Microvascular Permeabilities,Permeabilities, Capillary,Permeabilities, Microvascular,Permeabilities, Vascular,Permeability, Vascular,Vascular Permeabilities
D003864 Depression, Chemical The decrease in a measurable parameter of a PHYSIOLOGICAL PROCESS, including cellular, microbial, and plant; immunological, cardiovascular, respiratory, reproductive, urinary, digestive, neural, musculoskeletal, ocular, and skin physiological processes; or METABOLIC PROCESS, including enzymatic and other pharmacological processes, by a drug or other chemical. Chemical Depression,Chemical Depressions,Depressions, Chemical
D004487 Edema Abnormal fluid accumulation in TISSUES or body cavities. Most cases of edema are present under the SKIN in SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE. Dropsy,Hydrops,Anasarca
D006168 Guinea Pigs A common name used for the genus Cavia. The most common species is Cavia porcellus which is the domesticated guinea pig used for pets and biomedical research. Cavia,Cavia porcellus,Guinea Pig,Pig, Guinea,Pigs, Guinea

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