Histamine and Seretonin Antagonists Flashcards

1
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H1 distribution?

A

Smooth muscle, endothelium, brain

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H1 mxn?

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Gq

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H2 distribution?

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Gastric mucosa, cardiac muscle, mast cells, brain

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H2 mxn?

A

Gs

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H3 distribution?

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Presynaptic brain

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H3 mxn?

A

Gi

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H4 distribution?

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Eosinophils, neutrophils, CD4

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H4 mxn?

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Gi

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Histamine on cardiovascular?

A

Immediate hypotension due to peripheral vasodilation (H1,2) – Anyphlactic shock; Increase vascular permeability (H1); Direct cardiac increase in contractility, rate (H2) – minor

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Histamine on bronchiolar smooth muscle?

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Bronchoconstrict (H1) – Hyperreaction in asthmatics

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Histamine on GI?

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Diarrhea via contraction (H1), Stimulates gastric acid, pepsin, intrinsic factor (H2)

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Histamine on nervous system?

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Stimulant of nerve endings: Pain (dermis) + Itching (epidermis) (H1); H3 feedback inhibition

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5 general properties of H1 antagonists?

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Rapidly absorbed with oral (1-2 hr peak), Widely distributed (older ones enter CNS), Rapidly metabolized via liver microsomes, Many non-Rx, Many actions not ascribable to H1 (promiscuous)

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Diphenhydramine class and mxn?

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Ether/Ethanolamine derivative, H1 antagonist

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AKA Diphenhydramine?

A

Benadryl

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16
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AKA Benadryl?

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Diphenydramine

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17
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Diphenhydramine for?

A

Anti-muscarinic, sedating (Tylenol PM, etc)

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H1 receptor antagonists for?

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Allergic reactions (allergic rhinitis urticaria, conjunctivitis – NOT colds, bronchocontriction), motion sickness, N/V in pregnancy, sleep aids

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H1 receptor antagonist side effects?

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Sedation, anti-muscarinic action, poisoning (esp children) with convulsions, allergy, local anasthesia

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Tripelennamine class and mxn?

A

Ethylenediamine derivative, H1 receptor antagonist

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Tripelennamine for?

A

OTC sleep aid

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Cyclizine/Meclizine class and mxn?

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Piperazine derivative, H1 receptor antagonist

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Cyclizine/Meclizine for?

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Motion sickness

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Promethazine class and mxn?

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Phenothiazine derivative,H1 receptor antagonist

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Promethazine for?

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Antiemetic (suppress chemoreceptor trigger zone)

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Promethazine side effects?

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Anti-muscarinic, Marked sedation

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Chlorpheniramine class and mxn?

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Alkylamine derivative, H1 receptor antagonist

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Chlorpheniramine for?

A

Component of “cold” medication

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Chlorpheniramine side effects?

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Less sedating, often in “daytime” meds

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Loratadine class and mxn?

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Piperidine derivative, 2nd gen H1 receptor antagonist

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Loratadine for?

A

Allergic rhinitis

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Loratadine side effects?

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No sedation, Cardiovascular effects rarely at high doses

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Fexofenadine class and mxn?

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Piperidine derivative, 2nd gen H1 receptor antagonist

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Fexofenadine for?

A

Allergic rhinitis

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Fexofenadine side effects?

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No sedation, Cardiovascular effects rarely at high doses

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36
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Piperidine derivatives?

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Loratadine, Fexofenadine

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37
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AKA Claritin?

A

Loratadine

38
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AKA Fexofenadine?

A

Allegra

39
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AKA Allegra?

A

Fexofenadine

40
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AKA Loratadine?

A

Claritin

41
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Piperidine derivatives cross BBB? Consequences?

A

No, so fewer central and overall side effects

42
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Piperidine timing versus 1st gen H1 receptor antagonists?

A

Longer acting, so can be used 1 daily

43
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Azelastine mxn?

A

2nd gen H1 receptor antagonist

44
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Cetirizine mxn?

A

2nd gen H1 receptor antagonist

45
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AKA Cetirizine?

A

Zyrtec

46
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AKA Zyrtec?

A

Cetirizine

47
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Azelastine for?

A

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

48
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Azelastine side effects?

A

No sedation, crosses BBB poorly so less side effects in general

49
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Cetirizine for?

A

Allergic rhinitis

50
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Cetirizine often in combo with?

A

Pseudoephedrine

51
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Cetirizine side effects?

A

No sedation, crosses BBB poorly so less side effects in general

52
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H2 receptor antagonists?

A

Cimetidine, Ranitidine, Famotidine, Nizatidine

53
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1st gen H1 receptor antagonists?

A

Diphenyhydramine, Tripelennamine, Cyclizine/Meclizine, Promethazine, Chlorpheniramine

54
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2nd gen H1 rec antagonists?

A

Loratadine, Fexofenadine, Azelastine, Cetirizine

55
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Cimetidine mxn?

A

H2 receptor antagonist; block gastric acid secretion, more so with nocturnal than meal

56
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Ranitidine mxn?

A

H2 receptor antagonist; block gastric acid secretion, more so with nocturnal than meal

57
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Famotidine mxn?

A

H2 receptor antagonist; block gastric acid secretion, more so with nocturnal than meal

58
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Nizatidine mxn?

A

H2 receptor antagonist; block gastric acid secretion, more so with nocturnal than meal

59
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Cimetidine for?

A

Dyspepsia, duodenal and gastric ulcers, hypersecretory conditions (Zollinger Ellison gastrin-secreting tumor)

60
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Ranitidine for?

A

Dyspepsia, duodenal and gastric ulcers, hypersecretory conditions (Zollinger Ellison gastrin-secreting tumor)

61
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Famotidine for?

A

Dyspepsia, duodenal and gastric ulcers, hypersecretory conditions (Zollinger Ellison gastrin-secreting tumor)

62
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Nizatidine for?

A

Dyspepsia, duodenal and gastric ulcers, hypersecretory conditions (Zollinger Ellison gastrin-secreting tumor)

63
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Cimetidine side effects?

A

Most side effects of H2 blockers: Antiandrogen (impotence and gynecomastia), inhibition of P450

64
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Ranitide side effect?

A

Liver toxicity

65
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Least side effects of H2 blockers?

A

Nizatadine

66
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H2 blockers that will not inhibit P450?

A

Famotidine, Nizatidine

67
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All H2 blockers can cause?

A

CNS dysfunction (confusion, slurred speech)

68
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Cyproheptadine class?

A

Antihistaminic & Antiserotinergic

69
Q

Cyproheptadine for?

A

Skin allergies (urticaria, anti H1), Diarrhea of carcinoid (anti-5HT2)

70
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Cyproheptadine side effects?

A

Sedation, antimuscarinic

71
Q

Ketanserin mxn?

A

Selective 5HT2a,2C receptor antagonist, as well as Alpha 1 and H1 antagonist

72
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Ketanserin for?

A

Antihypertensive (relaxes vascular and tracheal muscle), Antiplatelet aggregation

73
Q

Is Ketanserin available in the U.S.?

A

No

74
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Odansetron mxn?

A

5HT3 receptor antagonist

75
Q

Odansetron for?

A

N/V with chemo

76
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Ergot alkaloid mxn?

A

Agonist and antagonist actions at 5HT and alpha adrenergic receptors

77
Q

Ergot alkaloids side effects?

A

Powerful hallucinations, smooth muscle contraction (vascular and uterine)

78
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Ergotamine class and mxn?

A

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

79
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Ergotamine for?

A

Prodrome of migranes

80
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Ergotamine side effects?

A

N/V, cumulative and prolonged vasoconstriction

81
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Methysergide class and mxn?

A

Ergot alkaloid; Partial agonist at all 5HT1 receptors, antagonist at 5HT2

82
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Methysergide for?

A

Prophylaxis of migranes

83
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Methysergide side effects?

A

GI disturbances, inflammatory fibrosis (chronic use), hallucinations, withdrawn from market

84
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Ergonovine class and mxn?

A

Ergot alkaloid, sustains uterine contraction

85
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Ergonovine for?

A

postpartum hemorrhage

86
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Bromocriptine class and mxn?

A

Ergot alkaloid, dopamine agonist

87
Q

Bromocriptine for?

A

Hyperprolactinemia

88
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Triptans class and mxn?

A

Non-ergot serotonin analogs; 5HT1B,D receptor agonist

89
Q

Triptans for?

A

Effective (70%) migraine treatment in 1-2 hours

90
Q

Name 4 triptans.

A

Sumatriptan, naratriptan, rizatriptan, zolmitriptan

91
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Triptan mxn?

A

activation of 5HT1B,D in cerebral blood vessels producing vasoconstriction; “ “ on trigeminal nerve endings to inhibit the release of pro-inflammatory neuropeptides