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Antihistamine |
Block the effects of histamine on target tissues |
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Whats receptor does antihistamines act on? |
H1 receptors |
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Prototype pro of antihistamines |
Diphenhydramine |
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Diphenhydramine action |
Competes with with histamine for the histamine 1 recptor on the smooth muscles of the bronchi, gi tract, uterus, and large blood vessels preventing the histamine from binding. |
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antihistamines interactions w other medications |
Can depress the body systems especially from CNS reactions |
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Reactions to antihistamines |
Dizziness, fatigue, disturbed coordination, and muscle weakness |
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Should or should not consume food for antihistamines? |
Should, prevents gi upset, |
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When taking an antihistamine you should avoid? |
Caffine and alcohol |
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Antihistamines cause dry mouth? What can you do to prevent this? |
Ice chips, water, or sugarless gum. |
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Why should you wear sunblock when tjaking anithistamines? |
It causes photisensitivity |
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Corticosteroids |
Suppresses immune response and reduces inflammation. |
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Type of corticosteroidprototype |
Prednisone |
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What is the action of prednisone? |
Decreases inflammation by stabilizing leukocyte lysosomal membranes. Suppresses immune response Influences fat, carb, and protein metabolism. |
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What medication woukd you use for type 1 hypersensitivity? |
Epinephrine, corticoidsteroids, antihistamines, and desensitizing injections. |
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Is it okay to stop corticoidsetroid use abruptly? Why? |
No, because it van cause rebound inflammation, weakness, and hypogkycemia. |
