Histamine + Anti-Histamine Flashcards
H1 blockers
1st gen
Rx
Chorpheniramine
Diphenydramine
Dimehydrinate
H1 Blockers
2nd gen
Rx
Loratadine
Certirizine
Fexofenadine
Other Drugs
Rx
Cromolyn Sodium
Histidine made from
L-histidine
Histamine metabolism
Released from mast cell/basophils, stored w/ heparin/acidic proteins
RAPIDLY broken down to inactive metabolites (MAO-B)
Autocoid
Released and act locally
Histamine
ALSO: serotonin, inflammatory modulators
Histamine roles
Immune
NT
In periphery widespread: skin/lungs
Histamine activates
- Inflammation
- activates acid-producing parietal cells
- NT central/peripheral
HIstamine
Reaction type?
Type 1 hypersensitivity IgE
H1
Smooth muscle, CNS = up Ca2+
Endothelium = Up NO, cGMP
H2
Vascular smooth muscle
Why histamine released?
Immunologic (type 1, inflammation)
Mechanical (injury)
Drug effects (opiods, meds)
Cromolyn
Blocks histamine release
Histamine
Why smooth muscle contraction but vasodilation?
On H1/h2 smooth muscle, Up Ca2+ constrict
On H1 endothelial cell = releases NO, trumps any contraction
HIstamine
Peripheral effects
- stimulate primary afferent nerve endigns : itch Pain (h1)
* CNS = NT. (Wakefullness, appetite, body temp)
Where can histamine be eaten?
Spoiled scombroid fish
High in histidine –> histamine (bacteria)
S/s: N/V, headache, flushing, sweating
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