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1
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Histamine is stored in:

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Vesicles of mast cells and circulating basophils

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Histamine is released in response to:

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Antigen/antibody reactions and certain drugs

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Histamine is synthesized by:

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Decarboxylation of histadine

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Roles of histamine:

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Inflammatory mediator
Regulation of gastric acid secretion
Regulation of neurotransmission

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Histamine receptors:

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H1, H2, H3

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Histamine and the BBB:

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Does not cross BBB, no CNS effects

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H1 and H2 antagonists function by:

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Blocking the response to histamine, not the actual release

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Sites/effects (5) of H1 receptor activation:

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Lungs: bronchoconstriction/↑ airway resistance
Vascular smooth muscle: dilation/hypotension/erythema
Vascular endothelium: ↑ capillary permeability/edema
Peripheral nerves: sensitization/itching, pain, sneezing
Heart: slows AV node conduction/↓ HR

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Sites/effects (4) of H2 receptor activation:

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Airways: relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle
Coronary vasculature: vasodilation
Heart: + inotrope/chronotrope
Stomach: activates proton pump of parietal cells to ↑ H+

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Sites/effects of H3 receptor activation:

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Heart and presynaptic, postganglionic SNS fibers

Inhibits synthesis/release of histamine (inhibitory receptor!)

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Effect of H2 antagonists on H3 receptors:

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Cross-antagonizes H3 receptors, which promotes histamine release

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Anesthetic consideration with H2 blockers:

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If given alongside histamine-releasing drugs, can cause ↑ histamine release d/t H3 antagonism

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Structure of histamine receptors:

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Seven-transmembrane GPCRs

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First generation H1 antagonists:

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Sedating; activate muscarinic, serotonin, and α receptors

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Second generation H1 antagonists:

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Non-drowsy; less CNS effects

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Indications for H1 antagonists:

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Rhinitis
Conjunctivitis
Urticaria
Pruritis
Motion sickness
Chemotherapy N/V
Insomnia
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Ineffective uses for H1 antagonists:

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Systemic anaphylaxis

Asthma

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Characteristics of first-generation H1 antagonists:

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Lipophilic

Neutral at physiologic pH (cross the BBB!)

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Examples of first-generation H1 antagonists:

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Diphenhydramine
Hydroxyzine
Chlorpheniramine
Promethazine
Doxepin
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Characteristics of second-generation H1 antagonists:

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Albumin binding

Ionized at physiologic pH (do not cross BBB)

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Examples of second-generation H1 antagonists:

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Loratidine
Desloratidine
Acrivastine
Fexofenadine
Cetirizine
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PK of H1 antagonists:

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Well-absorbed
Cmax: 2-3 hours
Protein binding: 78-99%
Metabolism: CYP450
E1/2t: variable (2-24 hrs)
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A/E of H1 antagonists:

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CNS toxicity/sedation
QT interval prolongation
Anticholinergic effects

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MoA of H2 antagonists:

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Competitive antagonism of H2 receptors to suppress gastic acid secretion via ↓cAMP

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Examples of H2 antagonists:

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Cimetidine (least potent)
Nizatidine
Ranitidine
Famotidine (most potent)

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Effect of H2 antagonists on gastric emptying/tone:

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None

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Prophylactic dosing of cimetidine before GA induction:

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300mg PO/IV 1-2 hours prior

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Prophylactic dosing of famotidine before GA induction:

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20-40 mg PO or 20 mg IV am of surgery

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Prophylactic dosing of ranitidine before GA induction:

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150 mg PO or 50 mg IV

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Indications for H2 antagonists:

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GERD
Duodenal ulcer disease
Chemoprophylaxis pre-GA

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Effect of H2 antagonists on gastric pH and volume:

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NO effect on pH of gastric fluid already present

Unpredictable effect on volume

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32
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Chemoprophylaxis for patients allergic to contrast dyes:

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H1 and H2 blocker combined

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PK of H2 antagonists:

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Rapid absorption and extensive first-pass effect
Cmax: 1-3 hrs (oral)
Protein binding: 13-35%
E1/2t: 1.5 - 4 hrs

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H2 antagonists and the BBB:

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All cross the BBB!

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Clearance of H2 antagonists:

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Nizatidine: renal

Cimetidine, ranitidine, famotidine: hepatic

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Clearance of H2 antagonists:

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Nizatidine: renal

Cimetidine, ranitidine, famotidine: hepatic

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IV administration of H2 antagonists:

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Rapid administration causes bradycardia and hypotension!

Cimetidine & ranitidine over 15-30 minutes
Famotidine over 2 minutes

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38
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Hepatic A/E of H2 antagonists:

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Transient elevation in LFTs

Decreases metabolism of hepatic extraction drugs

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39
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Cimetidine slows metabolism of these drugs:

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Lidocaine
Diazepam
Theophylline
Propranolol
Phenobarb
Warfarin
Phenytoin

Lift the LiD and use TP when you PeWP

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40
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Three risk factors for PUD:

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H. pylori
NSAID use
Smoking

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41
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Three goals of PUD therapy:

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Reduce gastric acidity
Enhance mucosal defenses
Eliminate H. pylori

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42
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Drug classes (4) used to inhibit/neutrailize gastric acid secretion in PUD:

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H2 antagonists
PPIs
Anticholinergics
Antacids

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43
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Drug classes (3) used to protect the gastric mucosa in PUD:

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Sucralfate
Colloidal bismuth
Prostaglandins

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44
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Drug class used to eradicate H. pylori in PUD:

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Antibiotics

45
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MoA of PPIs:

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Block the K+/H+/ATPase (proton pump) leading to a total shutdown of acid release

Prodrug converted to active drug in parietal cell; forms covalent bond with proton pump

46
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Examples of PPIs:

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All of the -prazoles

47
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PK of PPIs:

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Rapidly absorbed
E1/2t: short
Hepatically metabolized
Crosses the placenta

48
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A/E of PPIs:

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Headache
GI disturbance
Nausea
Enteric infections
Long-term unknown: carcinoid tumor?
49
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Indications for PPIs:

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PUD w/ H. pylori
Hemorrhagic ulcers
PUD in patient needing NSAIDs

50
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Clotting and pH:

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Clot formation impaired in acidic environments; PPIs help ulcers clot and heal

51
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Example of anticholinergic used for acid reduction:

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Dicyclomine

52
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Efficacy of dicyclomine:

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Less effective than H2 blockers/PPIs

53
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MoA of anticholinergics for acid control:

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Decrease PSNS production of acid/gastrin-mediated acid production

54
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Structure of sucralfate:

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Salt of sucrose sulfate and aluminum hydroxide

55
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MoA of sucralfate:

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Forms a viscous gel that binds to (+) proteins (albumin/fibrinogen) thus sticking to areas of ulceration and protecting it

Does NOT alter pH; affords symptomatic relief

56
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A/E of sucralfate:

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Constipation; little systemic absorption

57
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Disadvantages of sucralfate:

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Large tablets, frequent administration

58
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Drug interactions with sucralfate:

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Binds to drugs and impairs their function

59
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Colloidal bismuth as PUD therapy:

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Coating agent; forms barrier to protect mucosa

Stimulates mucosal bicarb and PGE2

Impedes H. pylori growth

60
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Misoprostol as PUD therapy:

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Prostaglandin analogue that prevents NSAID-induced ulcers

Can cause abdo discomfort, diarrhea; contraindicated in pregnancy

61
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Triple therapy for H. pylori:

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Amoxicillin
Clarithromycin
PPI

62
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Quadruple therapy for H. pylori:

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Tetracycline
Metronidazole
PPI
Bismuth

63
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Types of antacids:

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Aluminum hydroxide
Magnesium hydroxide
Sodium bicarbonate
Calcium carbonate

64
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Antacids increase gastric pH to:

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> 5

65
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Effects of antacids on ulcers:

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↑ rate of ulcer healing, duodenal ulcer pain relief

66
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A/Es of antacids:

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Constipation
Diarrhea
Electrolyte abnormalities

67
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PK of bicitra:

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Onset: rapid
pH: 8.4 (unpleasant taste)

68
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Dosing of bicitra:

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15-30ml PO 15-30 minutes pre-op

69
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Dosing of bicitra:

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15-30ml PO 15-30 minutes pre-op

70
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Disadvantage of bicitra:

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Increases intragastric volume

71
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Effects of prokinetic drugs:

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Increases LES tone
Accelerates rate of gastric emptying
Enhances peristalsis

72
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MoA of metoclopramide:

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Dopamine antagonist; achieves post-synaptic release of ACh

73
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Effects of metoclopramide on stomach:

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Kinetic only; pH unchanged

↑ LES tone
↑ gastric/small bowel motility
Relaxation of pylorus/duodenum

74
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Antagonist for metoclopramide:

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Atropine/glyco

75
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A/E of metoclopramide:

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EPS effects

Prolactin secretion

76
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Mechanism of anti-emesis effect of metoclopramide:

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Blocks dopamine stimulation of CRTZ

77
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PK of metoclopramide:

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Rapid absorption
Onset (IV): 3-5 min
Cmax: 40 - 120 min
E1/2t: 2 - 4 hrs
40% excreted unchanged renally
78
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Indications for metoclopramide:

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↓ gastric volume
Antiemetic
Tx of gastroparesis
Symptom tx for GERD
? lactation
79
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Pre-op dosing of metoclopramide:

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10 - 20mg IV over 3-5 min
15-30 min pre-induction

Fast administration → cramping

80
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PONV dosing of metoclopramide:

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0.15 mg/kg IV

81
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A/E of metoclopramide:

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Cramping
Cardiac dysrhythmias
Sedation
Dry mouth
Dystonic EPS
↑ sedation with CNS depressants
May inhibit plasma cholinesterases
Akathesia
82
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Contraindications for metoclopramide:

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Parkinson's
Bowel obstruction
Pheochromocytoma
Seizure d/o
Phenothiazines (promethazine etc)
83
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Examples of extrapyramidal symptoms:

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Oculogyric crisis
Trismus
Torticollis
Akathesia

84
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Role of serotonin in the gut:

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90% in enterochromaffin cells n the gut; carry pain/nausea impulses

85
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Synthesis of serotonin:

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5-Hydroxytryptamine (5HT) synthesized from tryptophan

86
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Examples of 5HT3 antagonists:

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Ondansetron
Granisetron
Dolasetron
Tropisetron

87
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MoA of 5HT3 antagonists:

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Selective antagonism at GI vagal afferent and CRTZ receptors

88
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Types of N/V best suited to 5HT3 antagonist use:

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Chemo
PONV
Hyperemesis gravidarum

89
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A/E of 5HT3 antagonists:

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Headache with rapid IV push
Dysrhythmias
Slow clearance in liver disease

90
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Dosing of ondansetron:

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Adults: 4 - 8mg IV
Peds: 0.05 - 0.15 mg/kg IV (up to 4mg)

91
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Dosing of granisetron:

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Adults: 0.01 - 0.04 mg/kg

92
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Dosing of dolasetron:

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Adults: 12.5 mg IV

93
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Dosing of tropisetron:

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5 mg

94
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Dosing of dexamethasone for PONV:

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4 - 10mg IV

95
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Examples of phenothiazines:

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Prochlorperzine (Compazine)

Promethazine (Phenergan)

96
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MoA of phenothiazines:

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Interaction with dopaminergic receptors in CRTZ

97
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PK of promethazine:

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Onset: 5min
Duration: 4 - 6hr
E1/2t: 9 - 16hr
Hepatic metabolism

98
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Contraindications for phenothiazines:

A
99
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Indications for phenothiazines:

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Blood transfusion rxn
Allergic rxn
Sedation
PONV

100
Q

Incidence and timing of neurolept malignant syndrome:

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0.5 - 1% of patients taking phenothiazines
24 - 72 hrs after dose
Usually young men

101
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Presentation of neurolept malignant syndrome:

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Tachy
Dysrthymias
BP alterations
LOC alterations
MH-like: muscle rigidity, hyperthermia, rhabdo, ANS instability
102
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Tx of neurolept malignant syndrome:

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Amantadine and Dantrolene

103
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MH vs. NMS:

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NDMR will produce flaccid paralysis in NMS but not in MH

104
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Example of butyrophenones:

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Droperidol

105
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MoA of droperidol:

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Inhibitis dopaminergic receptors in CRTZ

106
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Dosage of droperidol:

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0.625 - 1.25 mg IV

107
Q

A/E of droperidol:

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↓ BP
Peripheral α blockade
EPS
Akathesia
Dysphoria
108
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Droperidol is black boxed due to:

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QT prolongation, torsades

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