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what are autacoids

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biological factors which act like local hormones, have a brief duration and act near the site of synthesis

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histamine is a(n) _____________________

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autacoid

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paracrine autacoid

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effects are mostly localized but large amounts can be produced and moved into circulation

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endocrine autacoid effect

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may have systemic effect by being transported via circulation

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endogenous peptides that cause vasoconstriction

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  1. angiotensin 2. vasopressin 3. endothelins 4. neuropeptide Y 5. urotensin
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endogenous peptides that cause vasodilation

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  1. bradykinins/kinins 2. natriuretic peptides 3. vasoactive intestinal peptides 4. substance P 5. neurotensin 6. calcitonin gene related peptide 7. adrenomedullin
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Fx/Activity of histamine

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  1. allergic and inflammatory rxns 2. anaphylaxis 3. gastric acid secretion (H2) 4. neurotransmitter 5. neuromodulator 6. immune fx via chemotaxis of WBC
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histamine is sequestered/bound in granules on _______________ & _____________ cells

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basophils; mast

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mast cell histamine is located in what tissues

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  1. nose, mouth, feet 2. internal body surfaces 3. blood vessels at pressure points and bifurcations
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non-mast cell histamine is found in which tissues

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  1. brain 2. enterochromaffin-like (ECL) cells
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fx of non-mast cell histamine in the brain

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  1. neuroendocrine control 2. CV regulation 3. thermal and body weight regulation 4. sleep and arousal
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fx of non-mast cell histamine in the ECL cells of the fundus of the stomach

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activates the acid producing parietal cells of the mucosa

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release of histamine is mediated by _______________ via negative feedback in skin mast cells and basophils

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H3

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what types of histamine releasing cell is not mediated by H3 negative feedback

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lung mast cells

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_______________ release causes local vasodilation and release of inflammatory mediators (ex. CRP) and Antibodies

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histamine

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_______________ has a chemotactic attraction for inflammatory cells - neutrophils, eosinophils, basophils, monocytes, and lymphocytes

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histamine

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__________________ inhibits the release of lysosome contents and several T&B lymphocytes

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histamine

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rexposure of antigen causes degranulation –> release of histamine and other mediators, this is a ____________________ allergic reaction common with hay fever and urticaria

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type I

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what defines chemical release of histamine

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  1. non-injury related release of histamine 2. release is triggered by an amine or a drug (morphine)
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all histamine receptors are what type of receptor?

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G-protein coupled (metabotropic)

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H1 is similar to what other receptor

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muscarinic R

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H2 is similar to what other receptor

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5-HT R

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H3 & H4 receptors are _______% similar to eachother

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40

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T/F: all histamine receptors have constitutive activity

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TRUE

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T/F: drugs that act on histamine R's could be an agonist at 1 receptor and an antagonist or reverse antagonist at another
TRUE
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H1 & H2 receptors are _________-synaptic
post
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H3 receptors are ____________-synaptic
pre
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H1 receptors are found in what tissues
1. smooth muscle 2. endothelium 3. brain
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H2 receptors are found in what tissues
1. gastric mucosa 2. cardiac muscle 3. mast cells 4. brain
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H3 receptors are found where
1. brain 2. myenteric plexus 3. neurons 4. heteroreceptors 5. presynaptic autoreceptors
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H4 receptors are found where
1. eosinophils 2. neutrophils 3. CD4 cells
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Actions of H1 receptors (@ molecular level)
increase phophoinositol hydrolysis --> increased IP3 and ICF Ca2+
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Actions of H2 R (@ molecular level)
1. increase ICF cAMP 2. activates the IP3-DAG cascade (inc ICF Ca and protein kinase C)
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actions of H3 receptors
decrease histamine release
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actions of H4
chemotaxic effects on eosinophils and mast cells
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histamine receptors are stimulants of sensory nerve endings, especially those that cause ____________ &______________
pain; itching
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which histamine receptor is responsible for the urticarial response, reactions to insects and stings, and signal inspiration and expiration is respiratory neurons
H1
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which histamine receptor(s) are responsible for appetite and satiety
H1 and H3
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which histamine receptor regulates the Neurotransmitter release inthe brain and peripheral tissues (Ach, amine/peptide release)?
H3
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low dose histamine will cause _______ - mediated __________________ effects in the CV system
H1; vasodilatory
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higher dose histamine will cause _____________ - mediated, ____________________
H2; cAMP vasodialtion
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edema is the result of ______________ effects on microcirculation
H1
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CV effects of histamine release
1. decrease in SBP and DBP 2. reflex tachycardia 3. arterial vasodilation --> warmth, flushing, and HA
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histamine release causes an increase in HR via the _____________ receptor, in response to the decrease in BP
H2
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which histamine is responsible for bronchoconstriction
H1
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T/F: H1 mediated bronchoconstriction is not normally an issue in small doses
TRUE
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H1 stimulation --> bronchoconstriction should be avoided in patients with what dz's?
asthma & cystic fibrosis
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effects of H1 stimulation on the GI
1. contraction of intestinal smM 2. large doses of Histamine --> diarrhea
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histamine release --> H2 agonism on _______________ cells --> increase in gastric acid secretion --> increase in ____________,________, & ___________
parietal; AC (autacoid); cAMP, ICF Ca
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what is the "triple response" of histamine
1. red spot (redness 2/2 VD of microcirc) 2. wheal/edema (inflammation 2/2 capillary/venular endothelium separation) 3. flare (itching 2/2 depolarization of sensory nerve ending)
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dose related effects of histamine release
1. flushing 2. hotn 3. tachycardia 4. wheals 5. bronchoconstriction 6. GI upset
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what is an example of a physiologic anti-histamine
epinephrine
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how doe physiologic anti-histamines, like epinephrine work?
have the opposite effect of histamine on smM but act on different receptors
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what are some examples of histamine release inhibitors
1. cromolyn 2. nedocromil 3. B2 agonists
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what is an example of a H1 histamine receptor antagonists
diphenhydramine
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what are examples of H2 receptor antagonist drugs
1. famotidine 2. ranitidine 3. cimetidine
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T/F: H3 and H4 receptor antagonist drugs are not available for clinical use
TRUE
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MOA of histamine release inhibitors
1. reduce mast cell degranulation resulting from IgE -Ag complex
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biggest difference between 1st generation and 2nd generation H1 antagonist drugs?
2nd generation are non sedating, 1st generation = strong sedating effects
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meds that are 1st generation H1 antagonists
1. diphenhydramine 2. hydroxyzine (atarax) 3. meclizine 4. chlorpheniramine 5. promethazine
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meds that are 2nd generation H1 antagonists
1. foxofendadine (allegra) 2. loratidine (claritan) 3. cetirizine (Zyrtec)
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H1 antagonist meds are absorbed rapidly with peak in __________ hrs and DOA of _____________h
1-2; 4-6
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2nd generation H1 antagonists meds have a duration of action of _____________ hours
12-24
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why do 2nd generation H1 antagonist meds have longer DOA compared to 1st generation
decreased lipid solubility with 2nd gen
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H1 (2nd generation) antagonists are metabolized by the ___________________ liver enzyme
CYP3A4
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MOA of H1 antagonists
reversible competitive binding to H1 , negligable effects on H2, little to no effect on H3
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what are effects of H1 antagonists that are specfic to 1st generation meds
1. sedation 2. anticholinergic effects 3. local anesthetics
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effects of H1 antagonists (1st and 2nd gen)
1. anti nausea/emesis 2. anti-parkinsonism 3. andreonrectpro blocking
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toxicity of H1 antagonists
1. excitation and convulsions in children 2. postural hotn 3. allergic response
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clincial use of H1 antagonists
1. prevention of allergic rxns 2. prevention of motion sickness (1st gen)
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T/F: H1 antagonist medications are an effective way to treat pregnancy induced morning sickness
false; H1 antagonists are teratogenic!
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what drug category is the first line in the prevention and treatment of allergic rxn's, especially if given prior to exposure
H1 antagonists
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in the tx of allergic rhinitis (hay fever), H1 antagonists are a 2nd line tx after ______________________
corticosteroids
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purpose of using of H1 antagonists for atopic dermatitis
used more for sedation than anti-itch effect, it decreases awarness of itching (due to being so tired)
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H1 antagonists have no effect on the tx of ________________ & ______________
asthma; angioedeam
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if clinical effectiveness of one group of H1 antagonists decreases over time, how can you combat this?
change drug groups to restore effectiveness

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