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1
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Diphenhydramine: Family

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H1 blocker: first generation

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2
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Dimenhydrinate: Family

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H1 blocker: first generation

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Chlorpheniramine: Family

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H1 blocker: first generation

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4
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Clemastine: Family

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H1 blocker: first generation

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5
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Brompheniramine: Family

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H1 blocker: first generation

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Meclizine: Family

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H1 blocker: first generation

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H1 blockers - 1st gen: Mechanism

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Reversible inhibition of H1 histamine receptors

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8
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H1 blockers - 1st gen: Use (3)

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Allergy
Motion sickness
Sleep aid

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9
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H1 blockers - 1st gen: Side effects (4)

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Sedation
Anti-muscarinic
Anti-alpha-adrenergic
Anti-serotonergic

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10
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Loratadine: Family

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H1 blocker: second generation

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Fexofenadaine: Family

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H1 blocker: second generation

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12
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Desloratadine: Family

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H1 blocker: second generation

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13
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Cetirizine: Family

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H1 blocker: second generation

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14
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Levocarbastine: Family

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H1 blocker: second generation

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15
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H1 blocker - 2nd gen: Use

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Allergy

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16
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How are side effects different for 2nd gen vs 1st gen H1 blockers?

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Less sedating than 1st gen because of decreased entry into CNS

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17
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Ketotifen: Mechanism

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Non competitive H1 antagonist and mast cell stabilizer

Decreases chemotaxis and activation of eosinophils

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18
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Ketotifen: Use

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Opthalmic antihistamine

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19
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Albuterol: Family

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Beta-2 agonist (short acting)

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20
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Salmeterol: Family

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Beta-2 agonist (long acting)

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21
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Formoterol: Family

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Beta-2 agonist (long acting)

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22
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Beta 2-agonists: Mechanism (Resp)

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Increase cAMP, relaxes bronchial smooth muscle

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23
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Beta 2-agonists: Side effects (2) (Resp)

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Long acting beta-agonists: tremor and arrhythmia

24
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Theophylline: Family

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Methylxanthine

25
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Theophylline: Mechanism (2)

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Inhibits phosphodiesterase, decreases cAMP hydrolysis
Causes bronchodilation

Blocks actions of adenosine (adenosine increases bronchoconstriction)

26
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Theophylline: Side effects (2)

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Narrow therapeutic index

  • Cardiotoxicity
  • neurotoxicity (seizures)
27
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How is theophylline metabolized?

28
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Ipratropium: Mechanism

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Muscarinic receptor antagonist, decreases bronchoconstriction

29
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Ipratropium: Use (2)

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Asthma

COPD

30
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Tiotropium: Mechanism

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Long acting muscarinic receptor antagonist (for asthma)

31
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Beclomethasone: Family

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Corticosteroids

32
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Fluticasone: Family

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Corticosteroids

33
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Corticosteroids: Mechanism (Resp)

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Inactivate NK-kB (TF that induces TNF alpha)

34
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What is the first line for chronic asthma?

A

Corticosteroids

35
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Montelukast, Zafirlukast: Mechanism

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Leukotriene receptor inhibitors

36
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Montelukast, Zafirlukast: Use

A

aspirin-induced asthma

37
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Zileuton: Mechanism

A

5-lipoxygenase pathway inhibitor

Blocks conversion of arachidonic acid to leukotrienes

38
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Zileuton: use

39
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Omalizumab: Mechanism

A

Monoclonal anti-IgE antibody

Binds mostly to unbound serum IgE

40
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Omalizumab: Use

A

Allergic asthma resistant to inhaled steroids and long-acting beta 2 agonist

41
Q

Guaifenesin: Use

A

Expectorant

Thins respiratory secretions; does not suppress cough reflex

42
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N-acetylcysteine: Use (2)

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Mucolytic - loosen mucous plugs in CF patients

Antidote for acetaminophen

43
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N-acetylcysteine: Mechanism

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Cleaves disulfide bridges within mucus glycoprotein

44
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Bosetan: Use

A

Pulmonary arterial hypertension

45
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Bosentan: Mechanism

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Competitively antagonizes endothelin-1 receptors, decreasing PVR

46
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Dextromethorphan: Mechanism

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Antagonizes NMDA glutamate receptor; synthetic codeine analog

47
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Dextromethorphan: Use

A

Antitussive

48
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Dextromethorphan: Side effect

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Mild opioid effect when used in excess (naloxone for overdose)

49
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Pseudoephedrine: Family

A

Sympathomimetic alpha-agonist nasal decongestant

50
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Phenylephrine: Family

A

Sympathomimetic alpha-agonist nasal decongestant

51
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Xylometazoline, Oxymetazoline: Family

A

Sympathomimetic alpha-agonist nasal decongestant

52
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Phenylephrine, Pseudoephedrine: Use (4)

A

Reduce hyperemia
Edema
Nasal congestion
Open obstructed eustachian tubes

Pseudoephrine can also be used as a stimulant

53
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Phenylephrine, Pseudoephedrine: Side effects (2)

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Hypertension

CNS stimulant/anxiety (pseudoephedrine)

54
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Methacholine: Mechanism

A

Muscarinic receptor antagonist

55
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Methacholine: Use

A

Asthma challenge test

USMLE - Pharmacology (6 decks)

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