Histamine, serotonin, depression Flashcards
Exam 3
What are the mediators in the autocoid group?
Histamine, serotonin, prostaglandins, leukotrienes
_____ is the mediator of allergic and inflammatory response
histamine
Histamine is released in response to what?
- Allergen binding to IgE on mast cells
- Displacement – morphine, tubucurarine
- Rupture of mast cells (mechanical)
Where are histamine H1 receptors located?
smooth muscle, endothelium, brain
Where are histamine H2 receptors located?
GI, cardiac muscle, mast cells, brain
Where are histamine H3 receptors located?
brain
Where are histamine H4 receptors located?
eosinophils, neutrophils, CD4 T cells
What are the 3 components of the triple response of allergy testing?
1- Wheal/welt development
2- flare/redness
3- Sensory nerve ending activation/itching
What is the physiologic antagonist of histamine?
Epinephrine
Differentiate between H1 antagonists, 1st vs 2nd gen
1st generation
- Sedative effects
- ANS blocking
- motion sickness, nausea
2nd generation
- Less sedation (↓ CNS distribution, doesn’t cross BBB)
What is the clinical use of H1 antagonists?
Prevent/treat symptoms of allergic response - Allergic rhinitis, urticaria
Why does morphine cause itching?
Histamine release
Histamine is released after __________ degranulation
mast cell
Which histamine receptors stimulate pain and itching?
H1 and H3
What histamine receptors are located in the stomach?
H2
Anti-muscarinic effects are more noted in the 1st generation or 2nd generation antihistamines?
1st generation (urinary retention and blurred vision)
Histamine effect on GI smooth muscle
contraction
Histamine effect on on CV system
vasodilation - decreases BP
reflex tachycardia
Histamine effect on on respiratory system
Bronchoconstriction
What are the 3 drugs that are 1st gen H1 antagonists?
Bendryl, Phenergan, Dramamine
What are the 3 drugs that are 2nd gen H1 antagonists?
Claritin, Allegra, Zyrtec
What class of drugs are OTC antacids?
H2 antagonists
Where is serotonin produced?
Raphe nuclei
Where is most of the serotonin stored in the body?
Gut - Enterochromaffin cells (90% of serotonin in body)
Serotonin effect on CV
- Contraction of vascular SM
- Exception: skeletal muscle, heart
- Platelet aggregation
Serotonin effect on GI
- Increases tone
- Facilitates peristalsis
- Overproduction - diarrhea