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Pulmonary Pharmacology from First Aid 2013

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Antihistamines block which receptor?   H1  
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First generation H1 blockers treat what? Name some.   Allergy, motion sickness, sleep aid. They are more sedating because they cross into the CNS. Diphenhydramine, dimenhydrinate, chlorpheniramine.  
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Second generation H1 blockers treat what? Name some.   Allergy only. They're far less sedating. Loratadine, fexofenadine, desloratadine, ceterizine (usually end in "-adine")  
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What is the classic beta-2 agonist used in acute asthma?   Albuterol  
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What are salmeterol, formoterol? What are their side effects?   Long-acting beta-2 agonists used in the prophylactic treatment of asthma. SFX: tremor, arrhythmia  
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Theophylline: MOA, Use, Tox   MOA: inhibits PDE, increasing cAMP Use: bronchodilation in asthma Tox: CYP450, nephro- and cardiotoxicity. Blocks action of adenosine***  
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Ipratropium: MOA, Use, Tox   MOA: blocks muscarinic receptors Use: prevents bronchoconstriction in asthma Also used in COPD.  
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How are corticosteroids used in asthma?   "-asones" inhibit the synthesis of all cytokines and inactivate NF-kB, the TF that induces TNFa. First line therapy for chronic asthma prevention.  
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How are anti-leukotrienes used in asthma treatment?   They block leukotriene receptors or LOX acitivity and so are especially good for aspirin-induced asthma. Montelukast, zafirlukast - block receptors Zileuton - inhibit LOX  
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Omalizumab: MOA, Use, Tox   Anti-IgE antibody, used in asthma resistant to other treatment.  
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Which asthma therapies target the early response (symptoms), and which target the late response (inflammation)?   Early: beta-agonists, theophylline, anti-muscarinics Late: steroids, anti-leukotrienes  
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What are cromolyn drugs?   They block mast cell degranulation. They used to be common in asthma treatment but have since been replaced by anti-leukotrienes.  
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Guaifenesin: MOA, Use   Expectorant that thins mucus secretions but does not suppress the cough reflex.  
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What is N-acetylcysteine's use in the context of the respiratory system?   It is a mucolytic that can loosen mucus plugs in CF patients.  
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Bosentan: MOA, Use   MOA: Competitively antagonizes endothelin-1, decreasing PVR. Use: Treats pulmonary artery HTN.  
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Dextromethorphan: MOA, Use, Tox   MOA: as an anti-tussive, stimulates NMDA glutamate receptors. Tox: as a codeine analog, has mild opioid effects; Rx O/D with naloxone  
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Pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine: MOA, Use, Tox   MOA: sympathetic a-agonists, decongestant Use: reduce nasal hyperemia, congestion Tox: HTN, and a stimulant (weight loss)  
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Methacholine: MOA, Use   MOA: muscarinic receptor agonist Use: used in asthma challenge testing  
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