Lecture 2: Respiratory Drugs and Treatments for Allergy Flashcards

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What are some indications for antihistamines/H1 antagonists

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Sedation, prophylaxis of atopic dermatitis, aseptic laminitis (cows), blood transfusions, tx MCT, motion sickness

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What are some first generation H1 antagonists

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  1. Diphehydramine HCl
  2. Chloropheniramine maleate
  3. Promethazine HCl
  4. Trimeprazine tartrate
  5. Hydroxyzine HCl
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What is the second generation H1 antagonist

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Cetirizine

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How do H1 antagonist affect neurotransmission

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Histamine is typically stimulatory so antagonist will block that excitatory effect- promotes sedation

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What are H1 antagonists role in anaphylaxis

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Histamine typically causes vasodilation and reflex tachycardia in anaphylaxis, but H1 antagonist will block vasodilation so promote constriction and increase BP

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What is the mechanism in which histamine causes vasodilation

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  1. Histamine binds to H1 receptor
  2. Activates NO synthase
  3. NO acts on guanylyl Cyclase turning GTP to cGMP
  4. Inhibits PLC
  5. Promotes vascular smooth muscle relaxation
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Which has a lower VD- first or second generation h1 antagonists

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2nd generation- cetirizine

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If you have a patient who needs to treat an allergy but doesn’t want to have sedative effect which drug should you put on and why

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Ceterizine- second generation h1 antagonist that has lower VD- does not cross BBB so no sedative effect

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What are some adverse effects of h1 antagonists

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Sedation, paradoxical excitation, anticholinergic effects, iatrogenic Cushing with temparil P

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Which h1 antagonist contains prednisolone

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Temparil P

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Which generation of h1 antagonists cause anticholinergic effects

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First generation

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What is oclacitinib labeled for

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Treatment of pruritic atopic dermatitis

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What is the mechanism of action for oclacitinib

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Competitive inhibitor of JAK1/JAK3–> inhibits signaling in target cells due to inflammatory cytokines

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What is the mechanism of action of lokivetmab

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Caninized monoclonal antibody to IL-31, so can’t activate JAK1/2 pathways, reduces the perception of itch

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What are some adverse effects of lokivetmab

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Erythema, anorexia

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What is cyclosporine A indicated for

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Labeled: atopic dermatitis in dogs and cats
ELDU: keratoconjunctivitis sicca and autoimmune disorders

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What is the mechanism of action of cyclosporine A

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Blocks calcineurin so can’t form NFAT which promotes production of IL-2

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What is tacrolimus indicated for

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ELDU- atopic dermatitis and auto-immune dz

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What is the mechanism of action of tacrolimus

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Blocks calcineurin so can’t form NFAT which promotes production of IL-2

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What are some adverse effects of calcineurin inhibitors

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All species: vomiting, diarrhea, anorexia, hypersensitivity, gingival hyperplasia, hypertrichosis

Dogs: DM
Cats: hepatic lipodosis

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What are some contraindications of cyclosporine A

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Hx of malignant neoplasia, use of live vaccines, FIV or FeLV positive, latent toxoplasma gondii

23
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What is dimethylsulfoxide indicated for

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  1. Labeled for reduction of inflammation secondary to trauma in dogs and horses
  2. Commonly used as systemic anti-inflammatory in horses
  3. Chronic endometritis in horses
  4. Any inflammatory condition
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What is the mechanism of action of dimethylsulfoxide

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Traps oxygen radicals and therefore reduces neutrophil and macrophage activity, inhibits prostaglandin synthesis

25
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What are some adverse effects of dimethylsulfoxide

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IV: hemolysis, hemoglobinuria, diarrhea, muscle tremors, colic, odor

Topical: burning sensation, erythema, vesisculation

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What is theophylline indicated for

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ELDU: bronchoconstriction in dogs and cats, primarily used for coughs of unknown origin when all else fails

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What is the mechanism of action for theophylline

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Inhibits smooth muscle contraction by inhibiting PDE IV, which increases cAMP. GS-linked adenosine receptors- increase cAMP

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What are some adverse effects of theophylline

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CNS: nervousness, excitability, seizures
Cardiac: tachycardia to arrhythmia
Muscular: ataxia and tremors
Urinary: PU/PD
GI: nausea, vomiting, increased gastric pH

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What is ipratropium bromide indicated for

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Bronchoconstriction in horses with RAO and small mammals- mostly feline asthma

30
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What is the mechanism of action of ipratropium bromide

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Cholinergic antagonist- inhibits PNS tone, which increases normal SNS stimulation

31
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What are some side affects and contraindications for ipratropium bromide

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Increased HR, decrease GI, urinary retention, increased IOP, hypertension, arrhythmias, colic, urinary obstruction

CI: glaucoma, hepatic or renal insufficiency, atropine hypersensitivity

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What receptor does albuterol, clenbuterol, terbutaline target

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B2-agonists

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What is albuterol indicated for

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Treatment of bronchoconstriction in dogs, cats and horses

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What is the mechanism of action of albuterol

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Directly stimulates relaxation of bronchial smooth muscles through B2 receptors

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What are some adverse effects of albuterol

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Vasodilation, increased HR and contractility (B2 loses specificity at high dose and can target B1), decrease GI, increase insulin secretion, glycolysis, glycogenolysis, lipodosis, increase IOP

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What are some contraindications for albuterol

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Cardiac dz including hypertension, hyperthyroidism, DM, low seizure threshold

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What is terbutaline indicated for

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  1. Acute bronchoconstriction in cats, birds, reptiles
  2. Bradyarrythmias in dogs or cats
  3. Premature labor-suppressed uterine contractions
  4. Testing for anhidrosis in horses
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What is clenbuterol indicated for

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Labeled for treatment of bronchoconstriction in horses/RAO

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What is the mechanism of action of clenbuterol

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Activates B2 receptors on pulmonary macrophages which inhibits cytokine release- IL-1B and tNF-alpha

40
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What are some acute adverse effects of clenbuterol

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Tachycardia, muscle tremors, increased serum creatinine kinase, sweating, restlessness, urticaria

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What are some chronic adverse effects of clenbuterol

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Cardiac hypertrophy, suppression of cortisol response to exercise, altered immune function, reduced uterine tone and contractility, impaired reproductive function in males

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What are some contraindications for clenbuterol

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Cardiac abnormalities, pregnancy

43
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What is fluticasone indicated for

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Dogs-upper tracheobroncial disease
Cats: asthma
Horses: RAO but expensive

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What is the mechanism of action of fluticasone

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Local pulmonary immunosuppression reducing inflammation and epithelial damage

45
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What are some adverse effects of fluticasone

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Pharyngitis, upper respiratory infection, suppression of HPA, hypersensitivity, liver insufficiency