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Pharm Exam 4
Antihistamines
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Communication
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03/23/2011

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Term
Histamine Receptors (4)
Definition
H1, H2, (H3), (H4)
Term
Histamine Receptors:
G protein coupled receptors
H1: Primarily coupled to ___ and activate intracellular ___ release via __ pathway
H2: Primarily coupled to __ and activate ___ & increase ___
Definition
Gq
Ca2+
IP3
Gs
adenylyl cyclase
cAMP
Term
H__ receptor is involved in acid release in GI tract.
Definition
2
Term
H__ and H__ are G protein coupled receptors
Definition
1 & 2
Term
H1 Distribution: (6)
Definition
smooth muscle
glands
endothelial cells
brain
heart
skin
Term
Physiological Effects: H1
_____ (asthmatics)
_____ excretion -> nasal and bronchial mucus
Increased _____ permeability
Intestinal ____ contraction
Stimulation of ____ nerve endings
____: release of NO: initial response
Definition
Bronchoconstriction
Exocrine
capillary
smooth muscle
sensory
Vasodilation
Term
H2 Distribution: (5)
Definition
Gastric parietal cells
Vascular smooth muscle
heart
mast cells
brain
Term
Physiological Effects: H2
____ secretion
Positive ___ & ____ response
Slow, sustained ____
Definition
Gastric acid
chronotropic & inotropic
vasodilation
Term
Allergic histamine Release:
____ hypersensitivity reaction
Ig___ antibodies bound to ___ & _____
Allergen re-exposure triggers release
Other inflammatory mediators are released, PAF, LTD4, PGD2, etc.
Definition
Immediate
E
mast cells and basophils
Term
Non-allergic histamine release:
Clinical concern- anaphylactoid reactions
-> ____- tubocurarine, morphine, succinylcholine, radiocontrast media, plasma expanders, vancomycin
-> ____ & _____
-> ____ - cold, trauma, sun-exposure
Definition
Drugs
Venoms and toxins
Cell injury
Term
Histamine: Clinical Uses

______ only

Assessment of ____ reactivity, asthma -> ____ - more commonly used

Patient breathes in challenge: nebulized drug. Spirometry performed.
Definition
Diagnostic
bronchial
Methacholine
Term
H1 Antagonists- Indications: (3)
Definition
Adjunct in treatment of anaphylactic shock
Urticaria and pruritis
Rhinitis
Term
H2 Antagonists-Indications (3)
Definition
Reduction of acid secretion in stomach
Peptic ulcer
GERD
Term
H1 Receptor Antagonists Pharmacokinetics:
____ absorbed
____ Vd
*___ generation drugs do not cross BBB to any extent
metabolized in the liver
t1/2 most drugs = __-__ hours
sustained release preparations t1/2= __-__ hrs
Definition
rapidly
large
2nd
4-6
12-24
Term
1st Generation H1 Antagonists are “dirty” drugs, also block:
____ receptors –> sedation, drying, dysuria
____ receptors
____ receptors -especially cyproheptadine -> sedation
some drugs block ___ channels -> local anesthetic effects
Definition
muscarinic
a-adrenergic
5-HT
Na+
Term
What 1st generation H1 antagonists particularly block the 5-ht receptor?
Definition
cyproheptadine
Term
What 1st generation H1 antagonists particularly block the a-adrenergic receptor?
Definition
promethazine
Term
What 1st generation H1 antagonists particularly block the muscarinic receptor?
Definition
diphenhydramine
clemastine
promethazine
Term
First Generation H1 Antagonists: Clinical Indications (4)
Definition
Acute and Chronic Allergic Rhinitis
Vasomotor rhinitis
Eosinophilic nonallergic rhinitis
Viral Upper Respiratory Infection
Term
Rhinitis Symptoms Treated By 1st Generation H1 Blockers (3)
Definition
Sneezing (H1)
Itching (H1)
Rhinorrhea (m)
Term
_____ is NOT treated By 1st Generation H1 Blockers
Definition
Sinus Congestion
Term
____ Generation H1 Blockers are better at treating runny nose.
Definition
1st
Term
First Generation H1 Antagonists: Clinical Indications contd. (5)
Definition
Urticaria
Allergic conjunctivitis
Anaphylactic reactions -> adjunct to epinephrine
Motion sickness and nausea (H1 and m)
Insomnia (H1 and m)
Term
Motion sickness: _____ (muscarinic antagonists), drugs that antagonize ___ receptors are also effective

Vomiting center has lots of receptors: ___ & ___ receptors
Definition
scopalamine
H1
H1 and muscarinic
Term
Dimenhydrinate is what type of drug?
Definition
1st generation H1 antagonists
Term
Diphenhydramine is what type of drug?
Definition
1st generation H1 antagonists
Term
Cyclizine is what type of drug?
Definition
1st generation H1 antagonists
Term
Hydroxyzine is what type of drug?
Definition
1st generation H1 antagonists
Term
Meclizine is what type of drug?
Definition
1st generation H1 antagonists
Term
Chlorpheneramine is what type of drug?
Definition
1st generation H1 antagonists
Term
Promethazine is what type of drug?
Definition
1st generation H1 antagonists
Term
Side Effects- First Generation H1 antagonists: (5)
Definition

Sedation - antimuscarinic effect, antihistamine, (antiserotonin)

CNS

    -> Dizziness, tinnitus, nervousness, fatigue  

    -> Paradoxical: insomnia

Dry mouth – (antimuscarinic effect)

Ocular- blurred vision (antimuscarinic effect)

Urinary retention - – (antimuscarinic effect)

Term
Cetirizine is what type of drug?
Definition
2nd generation H1 antagonist
Term
Levocetirizine is what type of drug?
Definition
2nd generation H1 antagonist
Term
Fexofenadine is what type of drug?
Definition
2nd generation H1 antagonist
Term
Loratidine is what type of drug?
Definition
2nd generation H1 antagonist
Term
Desloratidine is what type of drug?
Definition
2nd generation H1 antagonist
Term
2nd generation H1 antagonists have ____ distribution to CNS (don’t cross BBB appreciably) –therefore, much less ____ compared to 1st generation drugs
Definition
less
sedation
Term
2nd generation H1 antagonists Have ____ elimination t1/2 than 1st generation –therefore, ____ duration of action
Definition
longer
longer
Term
Rhinitis Symptoms Treated by 2nd Generation H1 antagonists: (2)
Definition
Sneezing (H1)
Itching (H1)
Term
____ & ____ is NOT treated by 2nd Generation H1 antagonists
Definition
Sinus Congestion
Rhinorrhea
Term
Decongestants are ________
Definition
a-adrenergic agonists (Oral)
Term
Decongestants cause ______ and reduce ____
Definition
vasoconstriction
edema
Term
Pseudoephedrine is what type of drug?
Definition
a-adrenergic agonists (decongestant)
Term
Phenylephrine is what type of drug?
Definition
a-adrenergic agonists (decongestant)
Term
Oral Decongestants:
Reduce ____________
Reduce fluid in ________
DO NOT reduce _____,______, & _______
Commonly combined with an _______
Increases __________ -> Use with care (if at all) in patients with hypertension and other cardiovasular problems
Stimulating, may cause ______
_______
Definition
sinus congestion
Eustachian tubes
sneezing, itching, and rhinorrhea
antihistamine
blood pressure
insomnia
Mydriatic
Term
Other Therapy for Rhinitis:
Intranasal ______, ________
Inhibit degranulation of ___ cells
Definition
cromolyn sodium, nedocromil
mast
Term
____ + ____ can cause fatal arrhytmias b/c interactoins with ____.
Definition
Antihistamines + decongestants
CYP3a4
Term
principal clinical effect of H2 Receptor Antagonists is blockade of ________________
Definition
gastric acid secretion
Term
H2 Receptor Antagonists are very ___ - do not block ___ receptors
Definition
selective
H1
Term
H2 Receptor Antagonists may be used in severe _____, _____
Definition
anaphylactic reactions, shock
Term
___ receptors on ___ cells bind histamine and cause release of gastric acid into lumen. So if block __ recptors block acid release.
Definition
H2
parietal
h2
Term
Cimetidine is what type of drug?
Definition
H2 receptor antagonist
Term
Ranitidine is what type of drug?
Definition
H2 receptor antagonist
Term
Famotidine is what type of drug?
Definition
H2 receptor antagonist
Term
Nizatidine is what type of drug?
Definition
H2 receptor antagonist
Term
_____ :H2 agonist used to stimulate acid secretion in the stomach- measures gastric function
Definition
Betazole
Term
Expectorants Facilitate ____ or decrease ____ of mucus to facilitate ____ of mucus secretions in airways.
Definition
secretion
viscosity
clearance
Term
_____: claimed to facilitate removal of viscous mucus.
Definition
Guaifenesin
Term
Guaifenesin is what type of drug?
Definition
Expectorant
Term
_____: claimed to decrease viscosity of mucus.
Definition
Potassium iodide
Term
Potassium iodide is what type of drug?
Definition
expectorant
Term
_____- useful in cystic fibrosis.
Definition
Recombinant DNAse (Dornase alpha)
Term
Recombinant DNAse (Dornase alpha) is what type of drug?
Definition
expectorant
Term
2 classes of Antitussives:
Definition
opioids
non-opioids
Term
_____ : work via central suppression of cough reflex
Definition
Opioids
Term
Codeine is what type of drug?
Definition
opioid (used as anntitussive)
Term
Dextromethorphan is what type of drug?
Definition
opioid (used as anntitussive)
Term
Dextromethorphan is an ___ drug, lacks ____ properties
Definition
OTC
addictive
Term
Benzonatate is what type of drug?
Definition
non-opioid (used as an antitussive)
Term
Benzonatate is a ______ (____); central?
Definition
local anesthetic
lung
Term
what antihistamine (non-opioid) is also used as an antitussive?
Definition
diphenhydramine
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