Pharmacology of Inflammation Flashcards
vasoactive amine found in most tissue in the body
VD - Blood vessels
HISTAMINE
precursor of histamine
Histidine
Histamine prduced by
Platelets
Basophils
Mast cell
release histamine
produced by connective tissue
allergey
Mast Cell
H1-
H2
H3
H1- Blood vessels
H2- Stomach- ⬆️ Gastric irritation
H3- CNS - ⬇️ CNS activity
MOA of H1 Blockers
It competes with free histamine binding at a recepter site - Competitive Antagonism
It depresses the CNS activity causing sedation
H1
bronchial response
Constrict
most common H1 blocker - 1st generation
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
most common for pre-operative sedation
Promethazine (Phenergan)
Gastric Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia - Schilling Test
Peptic Ulcer
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Peptic Ulcer
Duodenum
Gastritis
Stomach
most common 2nd generation H1 Blocker
Cetirizine HCL
most dangerous , acute allergic reaction occuring after drug administration . lead to stroke
ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK
TX: Epi (1:1000) - IV/ IM
perform CPR loss of consciousness