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Dr. Todorov

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What is Histamines effect on VSM?   Vasodilation and edema  
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What is Histamines effect on non-VSM?   Contraction of bronchial and other NVSM  
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What is Histamines other effects?   Itching; increase in gastric acid secretion  
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What is Serotonins effects on VSM?   Vasoconstriction in most vascular beds  
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What is Serotonins effect on NVSM?   Contraction of gatrointestional and other NVSM  
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What is Serotonins other effects?   Central nervous system neurotransmission; stimulation of platelet aggregation  
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What are the Eicosanoids?   -Leukotrienes -Prostaglandin E, F, & I-Thromboxane A2  
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What effects do Leukotrienes have on VSM?   Vasoconstrition or Vasodilation  
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What effects do Leukotrienes have on NVSM?   Contraction of bronchial and other NVSM  
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What other effects do Leukotrienes have?   Inflammatory effects; Increase in vascular permeability  
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What effets do Prostaglandin E have on VSM?   Vasodilation  
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What effects do Prostaglandin E have on NVSM?   Relaxation of bronchial muscle and contraction of uterine muscle  
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What other effects do Prostaglandin E have?   Inhibition of gastric acid secretion  
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What effects do Prostaglandin F have on VSM?   Vasoconstriction in most vascular beds  
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What effects do Prostaglandin F have on NVSM?   Contraction of bronchial and uterine muscle  
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What other effects do Prostaglandin F have?   Increase in aqueous humor outflow  
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What effects do Prostaglandin I have on VSM?   Vasodilation  
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What effects do Prostaglandin I have on NVSM?   Contraction  
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What other effects do Prostaglandin I have?   Inhibition of platelet aggregation  
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What effect do Thromboxane A2 have on VSM?   Vasoconstriction  
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What effect do Thromboxane A2 have on NVSM?   Contraction  
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Whatother effects do Thromboxane A2 have?   Stimulation of platelet aggregation  
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What effects are mediated by H1 histamine receptors?   Histamine receptor antagonist;Used in the treatment of allergic reactions  
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What effects are mediated by H2 histamine receptors?   Histamine receptor antagonist; Used to control gastric acid secretion  
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Where is serotonin released?   From mast cells, enterochromaffin cells, and platelets;Released from the neurons  
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Where are the Autocoids site of action?   The autocoids are local hormones;Therefore they have a Paracrine effects restricted to the tissues in which they are released.  
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What are the effects of the autocoids?   mediatied via specific G-protein coupled receptors (GPCR)  
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What are the side effects of the first and second generation antihistamines?   First Generation:Sedation (paradoxical excitement in childrenAnticholinergic: Dry Mouth, Blurred vision, tachycardia, urinary retentionSecond Generation:No SedationIncreased ECG QT interval: arrhythmia  
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What is a first-generation antihistamine?   Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)  
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What is a second-generation antihistamine?   Fexofenadine (Allegra)  
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Is serotonin an autocoid or neurotransmitter?   Both;serotonin is an autocoid (released from mast cells, Enterochromaffin cells, and platelets) and a neurotransmitter (released from neurons)  
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What effects do Serotonin do?   -Promotes GI motility -Component of platelet clotting process-Contraction of vascular and nonvascular smooth muscle-Maybe precusor to Migraines-Mediator of the symptoms of Carcinoid Syndrome: ( carcinoid tumor, a neoplasm of enterochromaffin cells  
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What are some serotonin agonists?   -Buspirone (Buspar)-Sumatriptan (Imitrex)-Tegaserod (Zelnorm)  
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What are some serotonin antagonists?   -Clozapin (Clozaril)-Cyproheptadine (Periactin)-Methysergide (Sansert)-Ondansetron (Zofran)  
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What is the clinical use of Buspirone (Buspar)?   Serotonin AgonistAnxiety; Depression  
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What is the clinical use of Tegaserod (Zelnorm)?   Serotonin AgonistIrritable bowel syndrome. Taken off the market b/c of heart attacks, stroke, and worsening chest pain.  
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What is the clinical use of Sumatriptan?   Serotonin AgonistMigraine Headaches  
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What is the clinical use of Clozapine (Clozaril)?   Serotonin AntagonistSchizophrenia  
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What is the clinical use of Cyproheptadine (Periactin)?   Serotonin AntagonistCarcinoid syndrome; pruritus; urticaria  
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What is the clincal use of Methysergide (Sansert)?   Serotonin AntagonistCarcinoid syndrome; migraine headaches  
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What is the clinical use of Ondansetron (Zofran)?   Serotonin AntagonistNausea and vomiting  
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Where do Eicosanoids originate from?   They are autocoids that are derived from arachidonic acid and other 20-carbon fatty acids.  
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What is formed via the 5-lipoxygenase pathway?   Leukotrienes  
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What is formed via the cyclo-oxygenase pathway?   Prostaglandins, Thromboxane, Prostacyclin(non-steroidal anti-inflammatories)  
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What substances are thromboxanes derived from?   Prostaglandins  
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What is corticosteroids mechanism of action?   Eicosanoid Synthesis Inhibitors;Block synthesis of all eicosanoids by promoting the synthesis of inhibitory proteins called Annexins or Lipocortins.They inhibit phospholipase A2 and block release of arachidonic acid  
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What are Corticosteroids effects?   Eicosanoid Synthesis Inhibitor;-Anti-Inflammatory, -Antinocieptive (reducing sensitivity to painful stimuli)-Antiallergic-Antineoplastic  
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What are Nonsteroid anti-inflammatory drugs mechanism of action?   Eicosanoid Synthesis Inhibitor;Block both prostaglandin and thromboxane fornation by reversible (ibuprofen, indomethacin) or irreversible (aspirin) inhibition of COX activity.  
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What are the NSAIDs effects?   Eicosanoid Synthesis Inhibitor;-Anti-inflammatory-Antinocieptve (alleviate pain)  
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What are Leukotriene Inhibitors mechanism of action?   Inhibitors of 5-lipoxygenase-Antagonist of leukotriene receptors  
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What substances are thromboxanes derived from?   Prostaglandins  
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What is corticosteroids mechanism of action?   Eicosanoid Synthesis Inhibitors;-Block synthesis of all eicosanoids by promoting the synthesis of inhibitory proteins called Annexins or Lipocortins.They inhibit phospholipase A2 and block release of arachidonic acid  
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What are Corticosteroids effects?   Eicosanoid Synthesis Inhibitor;-Anti-Inflammatory, -Antinocieptive (reducing sensitivity to painful stimuli)-Antiallergic-Antineoplastic  
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What are Nonsteroid anti-inflammatory drugs mechanism of action?   Eicosanoid Synthesis Inhibitor;-Block both prostaglandin and thromboxane fornation by reversible (ibuprofen, indomethacin) or irreversible (aspirin) inhibition of COX activity.  
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What are the NSAIDs effects?   Eicosanoid Synthesis Inhibitor;-Anti-inflammatory-Antinocieptve (alleviate pain)  
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What are Leukotriene Inhibitors mechanism of action?   Eicosanoid Synthesis Inhibitor;-Inhibitors of 5-lipoxygenase-Antagonist of leukotriene receptors  
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What is the Clinical use of Leukotriene Inhibitors?   Asthma management  
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What are the major effects of endotheli-1?   Endothelin-1 Antagonist;-Peptide release from vascular endothelial cells --Vasoconstrictor opposing the effects of NO-Elevated in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)  
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What is a Endothelin-1 Antagonist that is used for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH) and what is a side effect of that drug?   Endothelin-1 Antagonist;-Bosentan (Tracleer)-Possible teratogenic effects  
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What does Alprostadil (caverject) do and what is it used for?   PGE1; VasoDilation;Used to treat erectile dysfunction  
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What histamine receptor is responsible for increased gastric secretions?   H2  
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What histamine receptor is responsible for inhibition of nerutransmitter release?   H3  
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What inhibits the synthesis of prostaglandins?   Aspirin  
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Where is serotonin released from?   Serotonin is an autocoid that is released from mast cells, enterochromaffin cells, and platelets. Serotonin is also a neurotransmitter that is released from neurons.  
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What is Clozapine and how is it used?   Clozapine is a serotonin antagonist and it is used as an antipsychotic.  
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What is corticosteroids mechanism of action?   Block synthesis of all eicosanoids by promoting the synthesis of inhibitory proteins called ANNEXINS and LIPOCORTINS. they inhibit phospholipase A2 activity and thus prevent the release of arachidonic acid.  
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What are Eicosanoid Synthesis Inhibitor?   Corticosteroids & NSAIDs  
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What are NSAIDs mechanism of action?   Block both prostaglandin and thromboxane formation by irreversible or reversible inhibition of COX activity  
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