Autacoids Flashcards

1
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Histamine receptors: H1R

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Distribution: airway smooth muscle
Post receptor mechanism: Gq, ⬆️IP3, DAG
Function: ⬆️pruritus, pain, bronchoconstriction

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Histamine receptor: H2R

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Distribution: GI mucosa, heart muscle, mast cell
Post receptor mechanism: Gs, ⬆️ CAMP
Function: gastric acid production

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3
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Histamine receptor: H3

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Distribution: brain
Post receptor mechanism: Gi, ⬇️CAMP
Function: ⬆️pruritus

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4
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Histamine receptor: H4R

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Distribution: CD4 T cells
Post receptor mechanism: Gi, ⬇️ CAMP
Function: ⬆️pruritus

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5
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H1 blocker effects

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Sedation
Anti nausea anti emetic
Anti muscarinic
Anti parkinson

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6
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Chlorphenamine

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Paradoxical cns stimulation in children

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7
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Diphenhydramine, clemastine

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Marked sedation, anti motion sickness

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8
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2nd generation h1 blockers

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Cetirizine
Fexofenadine
Loratadine
Desloratadine
Ebastine
Levocabastine
Azelastine
Olopatadine
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9
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PK of h1 blockers

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Most are well absorbed orally

Peak 1-3 hrs after administration

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10
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Indications for antihistamine

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Allergic rhinitis 
Allergic conjunctivitis
Urticaria
Atopic dermatitis
Prophylaxis anti motion sickness
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11
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Adverse effects anti histamine

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Cns depressive: fatigue, weakness
Cns stimulating: insomnia, irritability
Dry mouth
Less gi motility

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12
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Astemizole and terfenadine

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⬆️QT interval (torsades de pointes)

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13
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Serotonin

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Metabolized by MAO

Regulation of mood, sleep, temp control, vomitting, pain perception

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14
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Source of ergot alkaloid

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Claviceps purpurea

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15
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Ergot alkaloids toxicity

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Gi: diarrhea, vomitting

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16
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Vasoactive peptides: constrictors

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Angiotensin 2
Vasopressin
Endothelin
Neuropeptide y
Urotensin
17
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Vasoactive peptide dilators

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Bradykinins
Natriuretic peptide
Vasoactive peptide
Substance p
Neurotensin
Calcitonin gene related peptide
18
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Which angiotensin receptor has affinity for losartan?

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AT 1

19
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AT 1 site

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Vascular tissues

20
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AT 2 site

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Fetal tissues

21
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Moa of ACE INHIBITORS

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Blocks conversion of ang 1 to ang 2

22
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Aliskiren moa

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Inhibit renin action on angiotensinogen

23
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Maintain Patency of ductus arteriosus in cyanogic congenital heart disease

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Alprostadil

24
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Cytoprotective for peptic ulcer

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Misoprostol

25
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Open angle glaucoma

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Latanoprost

26
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Pulmonary hpn

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Epoprostenol

27
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Buspirone

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Anxiety, depression

28
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Sumatriptan

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Acute migraine

29
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Phenoxybenzamine

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Pheomochromocytoma

30
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Cyproheptadine

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Carcinoid syndrome

31
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Ketanserin

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Hpn

32
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Ondansetron

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Prevention of nausea and vomitting in surgery and cancer chemo

33
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Cisapride

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Gerd

34
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Tegaserod

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Irritable bowel syndrome and constipation

35
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Bromocriptine

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Dopamine

Lower prolactin

36
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Ergonovine

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Alpha adrenoreceptor and 5ht2

Control of late uterine bleeding

37
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Ergotamine

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5ht2

Migraine