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Antihistamine
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Where is histamine present? | It is present in practically all tissues (esp. lungs, skin and GI tract). |
| What does H1 receptor do? | Vasodilation, Increase Capillary Permeability, Bronchonstriction, and CNS effects |
| What does H2 receptor do? | secretion of gastric acids in stomach |
| What are the actions of H1 Antagonists, 1st Generation? | Peripheral Effects (preventing actions of histamine at H1 receptors) and CNS effects (depression at theraputic doses so reaction time is slowed, alertness is diminished, and drowsiness is likely) |
| What are the uses of H1 Antagonists? | mild/severe allergy, motion sickenss, insomnia and common cold |
| What is the difference between a 1st Generation and 2nd Generation H1 Antagonist? | Sedating - 1st generation (Benadryl aka Diphenhydramine)Non Sedating - 2nd generation (Claritin, Allegra, Zyrtec) |
| What are some side effects of H1 Antagonists? | GI (N & V, loss appetite, diarrhea, constipation), Anticholinergic, Cardiac dysrthymias, Nonsedative CNS (dizziness, incoordination, fatigue, confusion), Sedation (can impair learning and memory) |