Histamine Flashcards
What antibody evokes histamine release from mast cells?
IgE
What are the first generation Ethanolamines?
Dimenhydrinate
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl®)
What are the second generation Piperadines?
Terfenadine
Astemizole
Loratadine (Claritin®)
Fexofenadine (Allegra®)
Which generation of H1 antagonists crosses the BBB?
1st generation
Which H2 blocker is not metabolized by cytochrome P450?
Nizatidine
Which H2 blockers are prokinetic?
Ranitidine
Nizatidine
What chemicals and drugs commonly induce release of histamine?
Morphine
Polymyxin
Castor oil
Whar are the first generation Piperazines?
Meclizine
Hydroxyzine
Cetirizine
Which histamine receptor is responsible for Inflammation, anaphylaxis, allergies, and drug reactions?
H1
Which H2 blocker has immunomodulatory effects?
Cimetidine
Which histamine pool is slow production?
Mast cell pool
Which H2 blocker inhibits cytochrome P450?
Cimetidine
Which generation of H1 antagonists are non sedating?
2nd generation
What drugs inhibit histamine release?
Epinephrine
Cromolyn sodium
Aminophylline
Glucocorticoids
What effect does H1 have on blood vessels?
Vasodilation causing hypotension and edema