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What is histamine?

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chemical messengers that mediate allergic and inflammatory reactions, gastric acid secretion, and neurotransmission

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Where is histamine located?

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In mast cell granules. A lot in nose, mouth, skin, internal body surfaces, blood vessels (non-mast cell in stomach and brain)

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How is histamine released?

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immune-mediated, degranulate quickly when exposed to appropriate antigen chemical or mechanical release

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What are the histamine receptors?

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H1 and H2

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What does H1 do?

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Stimulates sensory nerve endings, cause bronchoconstriction and increase nasal and bronchial mucus
Increase **capillary permeability (swollen stuffy nose)–> edema–>vasodilation**–> decreasing BP

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What does H2 do?

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Stimulates gastric acid secretion, increases capillary permeability and vasodilation, also increase heart rate and contractility

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What are the oral antihistamines’ MOA?

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Block H1 receptor-mediated response to histamine
Competitive binding

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How do first gen oral antihistamines work?

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Penetrate the CNS, cause sedation (cross blood brain barrier), interact with other receptors…anti-cholinergic properties (urinary retention/constipation)

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How do second gen oral antihistamines work?

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Minimal to none distrubution into CNS, specific for H1 receptors only. Do not cross blood brain barrier

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What is the indication for medication regarding allergic rhinitis and uticaria?

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Second gen preferred due to less sedation (loratadine (claritin), desloratadine (Clarinex), fexofenadine (Allegra)), possible mild sedation with cetrizine (zyrtec)
Reduces sneezing, itching, rhinorrea

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What are the indications for oral antihistamines pregnancy induced N/V?

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Doxylamine (Unisom) + B6

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What are the options of oral antihistamines for motion sickness prevention?

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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl, Unisom), hydroxyzine (Visatril, Atarax), meclizine (Antivert)

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What are the indications of oral antihistamines for insomnia?

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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl, Unisom) and doxylamine (Unisom) (common in OTC sleep aids and night time cold and cough meds….) only for short term use

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What are the indications of oral antihistamines for antiparkinsonism effects?

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diphenhydramine (benadryl) is most effective –> suppresses extrapyramidal symptoms of certain antipsychotics

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What oral antihistamines are most associated with sedation as a side effect?

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Common with first gen –> most with diphenhydramine (benadryl), hydroxyzine (vistaril, atarax)
Slight with chlorpheniramine (chlor-trimeton) and meclizine (Antivert)
Can see opposite effect in children

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What oral antihistamines are most associated with anticholinergic effects as a side effect?

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more common with first generation (worse with diphenhydramine)

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What are some risks of DDI with oral antihistamines?

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Potentiate CNS depressants (alcohol), anticholinergic effects, worsen urinary retention in BPH, decrease effectiveness of cholinesterase inhibitors used in alzhiemers, many are CYP2D6, 3A4 substrates/inhibitors

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What are ex. of intranasal antihistamines?

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Azelastine nasal (astelin), olopatdine nasal (patanase)

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What are indications of intranasal antihistamines?

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More effective than oral agents (try those first!), particularly more effective against nasal congestion less effective than intranasal corticosteroids

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What are potential side effects of intranasal antihistamines?

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bitter taste, nasal irritation, epistaxis, rare sedation/anticholinergic effects

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What are examples of intranasal corticosteroids?

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beclomethasone nasal (Beconase AQ), Budesonide nasal (Rhinocort Aqua), Fluticasone propionate nasal (flonase), Mometasone nasal (nasonex), Triacmcinolone nasal (nasacort AQ)

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What is the mechanism of action for intranasal corticosteroids?

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Reduces proinflammatory mediators -> PGs, LTRs, cytokines (prostaglandins, leukotrienes, cytokines)
Vasoconstriction of nasal passages –> decreases sneezing, itching, rhinorrea, nasal congestion

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What are associated symptoms of intranasal corticosteroid use?

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Local irritation, burning/stinging, epistaxis

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What are examples of mast cell stabilizers?

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Cromolyn inhaled (Intal)

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What is the MOA of mast cell stabilizers?
Stabilizes mast cell and eosinophil plasma membrane --> prevents degranlation of mast cell, stopping release of histamines, leukotrienes, etc
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What are the indications for mast cell stabilizers?
NOT FIRST LINE... alternative daily therapy for mild asthma **Prevention of bronchoconstriction** caused by unavoidable allergen, cold weather, exercise (before exercise/unavoidable allergen) NOT rescue therapy...slow acting
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What are the side effects of mast cell stabilizers?
Throat irritation, dry throat, dysgeusia (bad taste in mouth), cough
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What is a leukotriene receptor antagonist?
Montelukast (singulair)
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What is Montelukast (Singulair)?
Leukotriene receptor antagonist - decreases inflammation in airway - 2nd line for mild intermittent disease esp with comorbid mild, persistent asthma - can be used in children as young as 6 months + older - **only for asthma & allergies** - *does not work on nose, only airway*
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When should you consider antibiotics for bacterial sinusitis?
Greater than 10 days, facial/dental pain, fever, maxillary edema/puffiness...double hump sign
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How do you treat acute bacterial sinusitis?
**Augmentin** PCN allergy: **clindamycin, cefdinir, doxycycline** (no <8yo) Macrolides no...high resistance Sulfa no...high resistance Fluoroquinolones no...avoid when possible (**do not use in pediatrics**) **Levaquin, Moxifloxacin **
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What are examples of oral nasal decongestants?
pseudophedrine (sudafed), pseudoephedrine/loratidine (claritin-d), phenylephrine (OTC usually a combo)
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What are the MOA of oral nasal decongestants?
stimulates both alpha and beta adrenergic receptors, induce release of norepinephrine from nerve endings, similar actions to epinephrine VASOCONSTRICTION (less potent)
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What's the clinical use of oral nasal decongestants?
for allergic rhinitis, common cold, sinusitis, etc. Phenyelphrine NOT LESS EFFECTIVE nasal dec. than pseudophedrine (equal in efficacy)
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What was the Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act of 2005?
pseudophedrine is a methamphetamine precursor --> used for illegal meth production, requires customer ID, behind the counter,
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What are the adverse effects of oral nasal decongestants?
elevated BP, urinary retention insomnia, headache, tachycardia, palpitations, anxiety, tremor, nausea
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Who should you **not** prescribe oral nasal decongestants to?
hypertensive and BPH patients Use Coricidin HBP in HTN
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What are examples of topical decongestants?
phenylphrine (neo-synephrine) oxymetazoline nasal (afrin)
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What is the MOA of topical decongestants?
immediate response alpha agonists -- vasoconstriction in nasal mucosa and reduce airway resistance rapid onset of action, few systemic effects with aerosol -- increased systemic adverse effects if PO
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What is the clinical use for topical nasal decongestants?
allergic rhinitis, common cold, etc...SHORT TERM..3-5d course epistaxis
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What are adverse effects of topical nasal decongestants?
rebound congestion, used more than recommended days Elevated BP, urinary retention **avoid in HTN and BPH** insomnia, headache, tachycardia, palpitations, anxiety, tremor, nausea
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What category is dextromethorphan?
antitussive
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What do antitussives do?
cough suppressant
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How is dextromethorphan OTC?
formulated alone or in combo with guaifenesin (Mucinex-DM) OR phenylephrine, pseudophedrine, acetaminophen
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What is dextromethorphan?
structurally related to codeine, depresses medullary cough center...relatively no analgesic action or addiction potential *at recommended dose*
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What are other properties of dextromethorphan?
serotonin reuptake inhibitor (serotonin syndrome), NMDA receptor blocker (dissociative hallucinogen and euphoria at much higher doses than recommended)
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What category is benzonatate?
antitussive
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What is benzonatate?
Tessalon Perles anti tussive, local anesthetic (decreases sensitivity of airway stretch receptors and reduces drive to cough) for cough >10yo, very minimal side effects
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What category is codeine?
antitussive
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What is the clinical use of codeine?
Moderate opioid agonist with antitussive effects, suppresses response of CNS cough center at doses that do not cause analgesia
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What are side effects of codeine?
N/V, constipation, sedation, *addictive potential* Prodrug: analgesia effect needs conversion to morphine by CYP2D6
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What is an expectorant?
Med that thins airway mucus
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What category is guaifenesin?
expectorant
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How is guaifenesin OTC?
combo with dextromethorphan, phenylephrine, pseudoephedrine (Mucinex-D), acetaminophen alone = mucinex
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What are the side effects of guaifenesin?
no antitussive effects, may cause N/V at doses higher than recommended (elderly), rarely causes uric acid nephrolithiasis so with kidney stone history do not prescribe!
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What types of glaucoma are there?
Closed-angle: treated in hospital, **medical emergency** Open-angle: chronic disease state, treated with eye drops
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What are drugs to avoid in glaucoma?
antihistamines, anticholinergics, beta-agonists, corticosteroid eye drops
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What are glaucoma treatments?
Prostaglandins Non-selective beta blockers Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors Cholinergic agonists
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What are prostaglandins and their MOA?
1st line treatment of glaucomas MOA: increases aqueous outflow
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What are the prostaglandins clinical pearls?
take at night, **cannot be administered** with contact lenses
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What are the side effects of prostaglandins?
changes in iris pigmentation (skin around eyes may darken too) eyelash growth eye redness, tearing, eye pain, lid crusting
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What are examples of prostaglandins?
travoprost (Travatan Z), bimatoprost (Lumigan), Latanoprost (Xaltan)
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What is the non-selective beta blockers' MOA?
reduce aqueous humor production
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What are the beta blockers clinical pearls?
exacerbation of resp conditions **no asthmatics prescribed this**, one form is a gel, requires shaking
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What are some side effects of non-selective beta blockers?
burning, stinging, itching of eyes/eyelids changes in vision photosensitivity
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What is the carbonic anhydrase inhibitors MOA?
reduces aqueous humor production
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What are examples of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors?
Brinzolamide (azopt), dorzolamide (trusopt)
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What are cholinergic agonists?
glaucoma treatment, also called "miotics"
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What is the MOA of cholinergic agonists?
**lowers intraocular pressure** by increasing aqueous outflow
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What are some clinical pearls for cholinergic agonists?
Glaucoma should be used 4x daily also used in acute angle closure to **prevent post-op elevation of IOP and counteract mydriasis** from sympathomimetics, ***use with caution of history of retinal detachment or corneal abrasion***
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What are allergic conjunctivitis antihistamine/decongestant treatments?
Naphazoline/pheniramine
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What are allergic conjunctivitis antihistamine treatments?
ketotifen (OTC, zaditor), levocetrizine, emedastine
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What to use instead of artificial tears?
BLINK
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What NSAID can be used for allergic conjunctivitis?
ketorolac
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What are allergic conjunctivits mast cell stabilizer treatments?
Nedocromil, cromolyn
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What are allergic conjunctivitis antihistamine/mast cell stabilizer treatments?
azelastine (optivar), epinastine, olopatadine (pataday, patanase)
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What are allergic conjunctivitis steroid treatments?
dexamethasone, prednisolone (too dangerous if viral, leave steroids for eye specialist)
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What is the order of treatments for allergic conjuncivitis?
antihistamines --> mast cells --> combo of both --> steroids
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What is the order of treatments for allergic rhinitis?
oral antihistamines --> intranasal antihistamines --> intranasal corticosteroids --> mast cell stabilizer --> leukotriene receptor agonist
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What's the order of treatments for bacterial conjunctivitis?
Polytrim (trimethoprim/Polymyxin B)--> Fluoroquinolones--> aminoglycosides (gentamicin, tobramycin)--> Macrolides (azithromycin, erythromycin)
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What else are macrolides used for?
Shortly after birth for prevention of opthalmic neonatorum due to gonococcal infection
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If topical otitis externa treatment doesn't work, what's next?
augmentin
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What do you use for removal of cerumen?
Carbamide peroxide (OTC), helps soften cerumen..but potential for 2nd infection, local irritation, redness
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Can you put eye drops in the ear?
Yes
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Can you put ear drops in the eye?
**NO**
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What is BPH?
benign prostate hyperplasia...there are a lof of things we have learned about where you should not give people some meds in this list!!
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What is the MOA of dextromethorphan?
depresses medullary cough center, SSRI, NMDA receptor blocker
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What is the MOA of benzoatate?
decreases sensitivity of airway stretch receptors
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What is the MOA of codeine?
suppresses response of CNS cough center
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What are examples of beta blockers?
x: timolol*, betaxolol, levobunolol, carteolol
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Why aren't carbonic anhydrase inhibitors used very often in practice?
must be used 3x daily..hard to remember..not often seen in practice
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What are side effects of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors?
bitter and unusual taste
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What are examples of cholinergic agonists?
*pilocarpine, carbachol*

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