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7) Histamine, Serotonin, and Antagonists Flashcards

1
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What is the mechanism for H1 receptor antagonist

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H1 receptor antagonist; rapidly absorbed orally, widely distributed, rapidly metabolized via liver microsomes

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What are the therapeutics for H1 receptor antagonist

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Allergic reactions, motion sickness, nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, sleep aids

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What are the important side effects for H1 receptor antagonist

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Sedation, anti-muscarinic action, poisoning (especially children) with convulsions, allergy, local anesthesia

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What are the miscellaneous for H1 receptor antagonist

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Older agents cross CNS to cause central effects

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What is the class for Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

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Ether/ethanolamine derivitive

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What is the mechanism for Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

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H1 receptor antagonist

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What are the important side effects for Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)

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Anti-muscarinic, sedating

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What is the class for Tripelennamine (Pyribenzamine)

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Ethylenediamine derivitive

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What is the mechanism for Tripelennamine (Pyribenzamine)

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H1 receptor antagonist

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What are the therapeutics for Tripelennamine (Pyribenzamine)

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OTC sleep aid

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What is the class for Cyclizine (Marezine)

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Piperazine derivative

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What is the mechanism for Cyclizine (Marezine)

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H1 receptor antagonist

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What are the therapeutics for Cyclizine (Marezine)

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Motion sickness

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What is the class for Promethazine (Phenergan)

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Phenothiazine derivative

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What is the mechanism for Promethazine (Phenergan)

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H1 receptor antagonist

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What are the therapeutics for Promethazine (Phenergan)

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Antiemetic

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What are the important side effects for Promethazine (Phenergan)

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Anti-muscarinic, sedating

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What is the class for Chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton)

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Alkylamine derivitive

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What is the mechanism for Chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton)

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H1 receptor antagonist

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What are the therapeutics for Chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton)

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Component of “cold” medications

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What are the important side effects for Chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton)

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Less sedating

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What is the class for Loratadine (Claritin)

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Piperidine derivitive

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What is the mechanism for Loratadine (Claritin)

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2nd generation H1 receptor antagonist

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What are the therapeutics for Loratadine (Claritin)

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Allergic rhinitis

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What are the important side effects for Loratadine (Claritin)

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No sedation

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What are the other side effects for Loratadine (Claritin)

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Cardiovascular effects (rare, with high doses)

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What are the miscellaneous for Loratadine (Claritin)

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Poorly crosses BBB, so fewer central and side effects

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What is the class for Fexofenadine (Allegra)

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Piperidine derivitive

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What is the mechanism for Fexofenadine (Allegra)

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2nd generation H1 receptor antagonist

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What are the therapeutics for Fexofenadine (Allegra)

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Allergic rhinitis

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What are the important side effects for Fexofenadine (Allegra)

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No sedation

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What are the other side effects for Fexofenadine (Allegra)

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Cardiovascular effects (rare, with high doses)

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What are the miscellaneous for Fexofenadine (Allegra)

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Poorly crosses BBB, so fewer central and side effects

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What is the mechanism for Azelastine (Astelin)

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2nd generation H1 receptor antagonist

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What are the therapeutics for Azelastine (Astelin)

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Allergic rhinitis (intranasal spray), allergic conjunctivitis (ophthalmic solution)

36
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What are the important side effects for Azelastine (Astelin)

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No sedation

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What are the miscellaneous for Azelastine (Astelin)

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Poorly crosses BBB, so fewer central and side effects

38
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What is the mechanism for Cetirizine (Zyrtec)

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2nd generation H1 receptor antagonist

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What are the therapeutics for Cetirizine (Zyrtec)

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Allergic rhinitis

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What are the important side effects for Cetirizine (Zyrtec)

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No sedation

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What are the miscellaneous for Cetirizine (Zyrtec)

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Poorly crosses BBB, so fewer central and side effects

42
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What is the mechanism for Cimetidine (Tagamet)

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H2 receptor antagonist; blocks gastric acid secretion (more so with nocturnal acid secretion than meal secretion)

43
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What are the therapeutics for Cimetidine (Tagamet)

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Dyspepsia, duodenal and gastric ulcers, hypersecretory conditions

44
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What are the important side effects for Cimetidine (Tagamet)

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Antiandrogen (causing impotence and gynecomastia), inhibition of P450 enzymes

45
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What are the other side effects for Cimetidine (Tagamet)

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CNS dysfunction possible

46
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What are the miscellaneous for Cimetidine (Tagamet)

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Most side effects of H2-blocker class

47
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What is the mechanism for Ranitidine (Zantac)

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H2 receptor antagonist; blocks gastric acid secretion (more so with nocturnal acid secretion than meal secretion)

48
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What are the therapeutics for Ranitidine (Zantac)

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Dyspepsia, duodenal and gastric ulcers, hypersecretory conditions

49
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What are the important side effects for Ranitidine (Zantac)

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Liver toxicity

50
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What are the other side effects for Ranitidine (Zantac)

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CNS dysfunction possible

51
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What is the mechanism for Famotidine (Pepcid)

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H2 receptor antagonist; blocks gastric acid secretion (more so with nocturnal acid secretion than meal secretion)

52
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What are the therapeutics for Famotidine (Pepcid)

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Dyspepsia, duodenal and gastric ulcers, hypersecretory conditions

53
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What are the other side effects for Famotidine (Pepcid)

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CNS dysfunction possible

54
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What is the mechanism for Nizatidine (Axid)

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H2 receptor antagonist; blocks gastric acid secretion (more so with nocturnal acid secretion than meal secretion)

55
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What are the therapeutics for Nizatidine (Axid)

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Dyspepsia, duodenal and gastric ulcers, hypersecretory conditions

56
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What are the other side effects for Nizatidine (Axid)

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CNS dysfunction possible

57
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What are the miscellaneous for Nizatidine (Axid)

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Least side effects of H2-blocker class

58
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What is the mechanism for Cyproheptadine (Periactin)

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Antihistaminic and antiserotinergic

59
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What are the therapeutics for Cyproheptadine (Periactin)

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Skin allergies (urticaria, anti-5HT1), diarrhea of carcinoid syndrome (anti-5HT2)

60
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What are the other side effects for Cyproheptadine (Periactin)

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Sedation, antimuscarinic

61
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What is the mechanism for Ketanserin

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Selective 5HT2A,2C receptor antagonist, as well as ?1 and H1 receptor antagonist

62
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What are the therapeutics for Ketanserin

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Antihypertensive (relaxes vascular and tracheal smooth muscle), antiplatelet aggregation

63
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What is the mechanism for Odansetron (Zofran)

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5HT3 receptor antagonist

64
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What are the therapeutics for Odansetron (Zofran)

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Nausea and vomiting in chemotherapy

65
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What is the mechanism for Ergot alkaloids

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Agonist and antagonist actions at 5HT and ?-adrenergic receptors

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What are the important side effects for Ergot alkaloids

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Powerful hallucinations, smooth muscle contraction (vascular and uterine)

67
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What is the class for Ergotamine (Ergomar)

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Ergot alkaloid

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What is the mechanism for Ergotamine (Ergomar)

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Nonspecific partial agonist at all 5HT1,2 receptors; partial agonist at ?-adrenergic receptors

69
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What are the therapeutics for Ergotamine (Ergomar)

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Prodrome of migraines

70
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What are the other side effects for Ergotamine (Ergomar)

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N/V, cumulative and prolonged vasoconstriction

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What is the class for Methysergide (Cycloset)

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Ergot alkaloid

72
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What is the mechanism for Methysergide (Cycloset)

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Partial agonist at all 5HT1 receptors, antagonist at 5HT2

73
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What are the therapeutics for Methysergide (Cycloset)

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Prophylaxis of migraines

74
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What are the other side effects for Methysergide (Cycloset)

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GI disturbances, inflammatory fibrosis (chronic use), hallucinations

75
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What are the miscellaneous for Methysergide (Cycloset)

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Withdrawn from U.S. market

76
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What is the class for Ergonovine

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Ergot alkaloid

77
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What are the therapeutics for Ergonovine

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Postpartum hemorrhage (Oxytocic)

78
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What is the class for Bromocriptine (Sansert)

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Ergot alkaloid

79
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What is the mechanism for Bromocriptine (Sansert)

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Dopamine agonist

80
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What are the therapeutics for Bromocriptine (Sansert)

A

Hyperprolactinemia

81
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What is the class for Triptans

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Non-ergot serotonin analogs

82
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What is the mechanism for Triptans

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5HT1B,D receptor agonist

83
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What are the therapeutics for Triptans

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Effective (70%) migraine treatment

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