06a: Anti-Inflammatories, Immunosuppressants Flashcards
List the physiological roles of histamine.
- Allergic/inflammatory reactions
- Gastric acid secretion
- Neurotransmission
List some CNS effects of His.
Arousal, neuroendocrine (ACTH, ADH), thermoregulation, hunger/satiety
T/F: Distribution and storage of His found in nearly all tissues.
True
His stored in (X) in mast cells and basophils. It’s in (active/inactive) form and (free/bound).
X = secretory granules
Inactive
Bound (to heparin and anionic protein)
His release from (X) cells in GI tract is mediated by which NT/hormones?
X = ECC
ACh and gastrin
T/F: Both His receptor subtypes H1 and H2 are RTK receptors.
False - both GPCR
His H1 receptor utilized which 2nd messenger pathway?
Increase IP3/DAG (thus increase Ca)
His H2 receptor utilized which 2nd messenger pathway?
Increase cAMP
List the two important antagonists for the H1 receptor.
- Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
2. Loratadine (Claritin)
List the H1 receptor responses on vasculature.
- Vasodilation of arterioles/venules (via NO)
- Increase cap permeability
- Vasoconstriction of large a and v
List the non-vascular H1 receptor responses.
- Bronchial smooth muscle constriction
- Stimulation of nerve endings (itch, flare, pain)
- CNS arousal
List the H2 receptor responses. Star the responses only present if high His levels.
- Gastric acid secretion
- Vasodilation (smooth muscle relaxation)*
- Increased HR, contractility*
Diphenhydramine, aka (X), is in what class of drugs?
X = benadryl
First generation anti-histamines
Loratadine, aka (X), is in what class of drugs?
X = claritin
Second generation anti-histamines
T/F: First generation anti-histamines have weak selectivity for H1 v H2 receptors.
False
T/F: First generation anti-histamines have CNS access.
True
First generation anti-histamines had which secondary effects, due to weak selectivity?
- Local anesthetic activity
- Muscarinic and alpha-adrenergic antagonism
- Sedation
(First/second) generation anti-histamines helped develop other classes of drugs to treat (X).
First;
X = psychosis
Weak selectivity of first generation anti-His results in side effects including: urinary (incontinence/retention), (hyper/hypo)-tension, (tachy/brady)-cardia.
Retention (anti-muscarinic), hypotension and reflex tachycardia (anti-alphaR)
(First/second) generation anti-histamines used to treat Type 1 hypersensitivity reaction. And asthma?
Neither for neither!! Need Epi; anti-his are not bronchodilators
(First/second) generation anti-histamines used to treat nausea/vomiting and motion sickness.
First - can access CNS
T/F: First generation anti-histamines can be bought OTC for sleep aid.
True
Toxicity of first gen anti-his presents similarly to toxicity by (X) drug.
X = Atropine (muscarinic antagonist)
Compared to first gen, second generation anti-his have (extra/missing) (X) group that limits CNS access. This lowers incidence of which side effect?
Extra;
X = carboxylate
Sedation
Cases of sudden death due to ventricular arrhythmia (inhibited K channel) was seen in which class of drugs?
Older 2nd gen anti-his (taken off market)
Mechanism of NSAIDS primarily mediated by:
Ihibition of cyclooxygenase (COX)
NSAIDS and aspirin-like drugs used to treat (generally) which symptoms?
Pain, inflammation, fever
T/F: Second-gen anti-his help reduce watery eyes, rhinorrhea, and sneezing.
True
T/F: Second-gen anti-his help reduce nasal itching and congestion.
False - not nasal congestion
PGE2 (prostaglandin) causes (increase/decrease) body temp. Also (increase/decrease) pain and (X) in response to autocoids.
Increase;
Increase
X = edema
(PGE2/PGF2a) prostaglandins affect GI tract. In which way(s)?
Both;
- Increase GI motility/secretion and cytoprotection
- Decrease gastric secretions
Prostaglandins (PGE2/PGF2a) (increase/decrease) uterine contraction.
Both
Increase
Prostacyclin is metabolite of (X), made in (Y) cells. What are its functions?
X = arachidonic acid (via COX pathway) Y = endothelial
- Inhibits platelet aggregation
- Vasodilation
Thromboxane A2 (TXA2) is metabolite of (X), made in (Y) cells. What are its functions?
X = arachidonic acid (via COX pathway) Y = platelet
- Stimulates platelet aggregation
- Vasoconstriction
COX (1/2) is constitutively expressed in (X) cells and is “good” for its effects on:
1;
X = all
Gastric cytoprotection, vascular homeostasis, platelet aggregation, kidney function
COX (1/2) is constitutively expressed in (X) cells and is also induced by (Y).
2
X = brain, kidney, bone, GI tissues
Y = cytokines, GFs, tumor promoters
COX-2 is associated with which physiological/pathological conditions?
Inflammation and cancer
“Traditional” non-selective NSAIDs, such as (X), inhibit COX (1/2). Is this optimal?
X = ibuprofen
Both;
No.. COX-1 inhibition, to some extent, mediates many adverse events