GI drugs Flashcards
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where is histamine stored from
mast cells, basophils, brain, stomach in enterochromaffin like cells
conditions that cause histamine release
tissue injury, allergic reactions, drugs, foreign substances
what type of reaction is degranulation of mast cells?
type I sensitivity
H1 receptors
throughout the body, smooth muscles, vascular, heart, CNS, endothelial cells. Increase vascular permeability and vasodilation, bronchoconstriction, itching. Symptoms are allergic: rhinitis, conjunctivitis, urticarial, bronchospasm, vasodilation, CNS: sleep/arousal, motion sickness
H2 receptors
mainly gastric parietal cells to a lesser extent vascular smooth muscle, neutrophils, CNS, heart, uterus. Gs receptors. Increased release of gastric acid, tachycardia, smooth muscle relaxation. Symptoms of GERD
H3 receptors
found in the CNS, primarily in the thalamus, caudate nucleus and cortex. Some in the small intestine and prostate. G protein coupled.
H4 receptors
recently discovered and present throughout the immune system, spleen, thymus, leukocytes, likely G protein, but mechanism is unknown.
wheal and flare
local response or wheal and flare is H1. If you were to inject histamine locally, you will see a red spot with an erythematous red base and central flare. Erythema is caused by vasodilation within a few seconds. Flare is the spread of erythema more than 1 cm beyond this site caused by dilation of vessels- itching begins here. Wheal forms within a few minutes and is localized edema a raised area due to increased capillary permeability.
allergies
vasodilation and edema lead to inflamed mucosal tissues which can cause paroxysms of sneezing, rhinorrhea, nasal obstruction, and nasal itching. The same mechanism can inflame conjunctival tissue, leading to scleral injection, watery eye drainage, and itching
uticaria
similar but present on the skin. Diagnostic criteria is itchy raised lesions that migrate.
external urticaria causes
new topical exposures, medications, foods, infections
internal urticaria causes
often the cause behind chronic urticarial no single cause could be isolated yet prolonged over six month duration of hives
what is cause of large local reaction
insect bite, sting, plant based reaction, will not migrate to hives
anaphylaxis- criteria
scheduled antihistamines are important because there is often an acute or delayed hypersensitivity reaction. Criteria is acute onset and many different things on different systems
cardiovascular symptoms of anaphylaxis
hypotension from decreased BP from H1 receptors and tachycardia- hypotension causes reflex tachycardia.
pain and itching in anaphylaxis
nerves with H1. H3 reduce the release of acetylcholine, amine, peptide transmitters in various areas of the brain and peripheral nerves
allergy induced asthma
histamine causes bronchoconstriction from H1
H1 receptor antagonists
antihistamines compete for histamine at the receptor binding site, but will not remove already bound histamine
first generation H1 blockers
for seasonal allergies, medication associated allergies, hives, itching, anaphylaxis, or vomitting. They are readily absorbed through oral mucosa administration with peak blood concentrations at 1-2 hours. They have lots of side effects. This molecule allows first generation antihistamines to cross the BBB. They have anti-cholinergic adverse effects.
ethylenediamines
significant anticholinergic side effects and sedation less GI side effects. H1 first generation blockers
diphenhydramine
helpful with allergies, anaphylaxis, hives, nausea, and sedation. Used in many over the counter sleep aids. Can cause agitation in children. It is H1 first generation blocker. ethylenediamines
dimenhydrinate
anti-emetic with strong sedation properties often used for motion sickness. This is an H1 first generation. Eryhlenediamines
alkylamines
less sedating and GI advise effects, more CNS effects- it is a first generation H1 blocker
chloropenamine
allergies and a common ingredient in OTC cold medications. Inhibits serotonin activity. It is from alkyl amine class of H1 first generation antagonists