Autocoids*** Flashcards
BESH
Bradykinin
Eicosanoid
Serotonin
Histamine
histamine precursor
Hsitidine
Serotonin precursor
Tryptophan
Eicosanoid precursor
Arachidonic acid
Aka β-hypophamine
Vasopressin/ADH
Aka α-hypophamine
Oxytocin
↑ bradykinin leads to
dry cough (ACEIs)
Most potent constrictor
Endothelin
What are the Serotonins
5-HT1b/1d
5HT2A
5-HT3
5-HT4
Partial agonists: (-triptans)
Mgt. acute migraines
Triptans = migraines
5-HT1b/1d
Blockers: atypical antipsychotics (OlanZAPINE)
5HT2A
Effect: N & V
Blockers: (-setron)
5-HT3
Effect: ↑ peristalsis
Agonist: Tegaserod (IBS-C)
5-HT4
✓ Effects: vasodilation, edema, allergy
✓ Blockers: Diphenhydramine (Anti-histamine)
H1
✓ Effect: ↑ acid secretion = ulcer
✓ Blockers: Cimetidine
H2
✓ PATENCY of ductus arteriosus; treatment
of erectile dysfunction***
PGE1 analog
(Alprostadil)
✓ anti-ulcer; abortifacient
✓ PGE1 analog
Misoprostol
✓ Abortifacient (FDA-approved)
PGE2 analog
(Dinoprostone)