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Cholinergic Nicotinic DIRECT Agonists
ACh, Carbachol, Nicotine
Cholinergic Nicotinic/Muscarinic INDIRECT REVERSIBLE Agonists

(Competitive Inhibitors of Cholinesterase -Rapidly Reversible)
Tacrine, Edrophonium, Donepezil, Galantamine
Cholinergic Nicotinic/Muscarinic INDIRECT REVERSIBLE Agonists

(Carbamate Inhibitors - Long Lasting)
PHYSOSTIGMINE, RIVASTIGMINE, Neostigmine, Physostigmine
Cholinergic Nicotinic/Muscarinic INDIRECT IRREVERSIBLE Agonists

(Cholinesterase Inhibitors - Organophosphates highly soluble)
Echothiophate, Parathion, DFP
Tabun, Sarin, Soman, VX (nerve gases)

Reactivation of enzyme by Pralidoxime and 2-PAM
Cholinergic Nicotinic NON-DEPOLARIZING NON-COMPETITIVE Antagonists

Nn (Ganglionic Block)
Hexamethonium

(not clinically used)
Cholinergic Nicotinic NON-DEPOLARIZING COMPETITIVE Antagonists

Nn (Ganglionic Block)
Trimethapan, Mecamylamine

(not clinically used)
Cholinergic Nicotinic DEPOLARIZING Antagonists

Nn (Ganglionic Block)
Nicotine, Varenicline (partial agonist)
Cholinergic Nicotinic NON-DEPOLARIZING Antagonists

Nm Neuromuscular (Competitive)
pancuronium, vecuronium, rapacuronium, rocuronium, cisatracurium, atracurium, mivacurium

d-Tubocurare (some Nn blockade and release of histamine)
Cholinergic Nicotinic DEPOLARIZING Antagonists

Nm Neruomuscular
Succinylcholine (short acting), Nicotine
Cholinergic Nicotinic Antagonists
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Nm Neuromuscular
Prolonged apenea ppl w/o pseudocholinesterase so there is excess succinylcholine

Electrolyte imbalance b/c excess K release

Malignant Hyperthermia (genetic predisposition; succinlycholine w/chlorinated hydrocarbon)
Cholinergic Muscarinic DIRECT Agonists
Ach, Methacholine, Carbacol, Bethanechol, Pilocarpine, Muscarine
Cholinergic Muscarinic Antagonists

(Natural Belladonna Aalkaloids)
Scopolamine (motion sickness)
Atropine (OP poisoning)
Cholinergic Muscarinic Antagonists

(Synthetics - Asthma and COPD)
Ipratropium (contraindicated w/soy allergy)
Tiotropium
Cholinergic Muscarinic Antagonists

(Synthetics - Parkinsons)
Benzotropine
Cholinergic Muscarinic Antagonists

(Synthetics - Overactive Bladder M3)
Tolteridine, Oxybutynin, Trospium
Cholinergic Muscarinic Antagonists

(Synthetics - IBS)
Dicyclomine, Propantheline
Cholinergic Muscarinic Antagonists

(Synthetics - Gastric Acid Secretion M1)
Pirenzipine, Telenzipine
Cholinergic Muscarinic Antagonists

(Synthetics - Antitussive)
Homatropine
Cholinergic Muscarinic Antagonists

(Synthetics - Opthalmological - Mydriasis and cycloplegia)
Cyclopentolate, Tropicamide
Cholinergic Muscarinic Antagonists

(Contraindications)
Open Angle Glaucoma
Increased IOP narrow-angle glaucoma
Treatment: Pilocarpine
Cholinergic Muscarinic Antagonists

(Poisonings)
Jimson Weed, Atropine, Scopolamine, H1 (Histamine Antagonists), Phenothiazines, Tricyclic Antidepressants (Protriptyline & Olanzipine)

Dry as a bone, Mad as a hatter, Red as a beet, Blind as a bat
Adrenergic Receptors α1

(Type and Drug Affinity)
Gq (squeeze)
1. NE
2. Epi
postsynaptic (stimulatory)
Adrenergic Receptors α2

(Type and Drug Affinity)
Gi (inhibitory)
1. Epi
2. NE
presynaptic / postsynaptic
Adrenergic Receptors β1

(Type and Drug Affinity)
Gs (stimulatory)
1. Epi = NE
postsynaptic
Adrenergic Receptors β2

(Type and Drug Affinity)
Gs then Gi (Gi only after Gs has been activated - method of self-regulation)
1. Epi >> NE
presynaptic / postsynaptic
Adrenergic Receptors β3

(Type and Drug Affinity)
Gs & Gi
1. NE
2. Epi
postsynaptic
(mostly on bladder)
Adrenergic DIRECT NON-SELECTIVE Agonists
Epinephrine (α1,2 β1-3)
NE (α1,2 β1,3)
Oxymetazoline (α1,2)
Isoproterenol (β1-3)
Adrenergic DIRECT SELECTIVE Agonists

(α's)
Phenylephrine & Desglymidodrine (α1)
Clonidine, Apraclonidine, Brimonidine, α-methyl-NE, Guanfacine, Guanabenz (α2)
Adrenergic DIRECT SELECTIVE Agonists

(β's)
Dobutamine (β1) - (also is α1 moderate)
Albuterol, Terbutaline (β2) (short-acting)
Salmeterol, Formoterol (β2) (long-acting)
Adrenergic MIXED Agonists
Ephedrine
Mephentermine (α1 & releasing agent)
Adrenergic RELEASING AGENT INDIRECT Agonists
Amphetamine
Tyramine (Tyrosine break down product)
Methamphetamine
Adrenergic UPTAKE INHIBITOR INDIRECT Agonists
Cocaine (NE & Dopamine transporters)
Desipramine, Isocyanines, Methamphetamine
Adrenergic MAO/COMT INHIBITOR INDIRECT Agonists
Pargyline, Entacapone, Methamphetamine
Adrenergic Miscellaneous INDIRECT Agonist
Forskolin, Milrinone
Adrenergic NON-SELECTIVE α ANTAGONISTS
Phentolamine
Phenoxybenzamine (irreversible; mod α2)
Adrenergic SELECTIVE α1 ANTAGONISTS
Prozasin, Doxazosin, Terazosin, Alfuzosin

Talmsulosin, Silodosin (α1a for prostate)

Carvediol, Labetalol (β blockers as well)
Adrenergic SELECTIVE α2 ANTAGONISTS
Yohimbine, Idozoxan (no real clinical use)
Adrenergic SELECTIVE β1 ANTAGONISTS
Metoprolol, Atenolol, Bisoprolol, Esmolol, Nebivolol

Labetalol, Carvedilol (α1 antagonists as well)
Adrenergic SELECTIVE β1 & β2 ANTAGONISTS
Propanolol, Pindolol, Timolol
Adrenergic SELECTIVE β3 ANTAGONISTS
Nebivolol, Pindolol (partial agonists)
Epinephrine
PHARMACOLOGIC EFFECT: Bronchodialation (β2), Vasoconstriction (α1,α2), Cardiac Stimulation (β1), Mydrasis (α1)

CLINICAL USE: Hypersensitivity Rxn, Cardiac Arrest, Hemostatic Agent, Local Anesthetics, Mydrasis for surgery
Norepinephrine
PHARMACOLIGIC EFFECT:
Vasoconstriction (α1,α2), Very little cardiac stimulation as vagal "muscarinic" reflex will win the battle

CLINICAL USE: Low Blood Pressure
Dopamine
PHARMACOLOGIC EFFECT: Renal Vasodialation (D1), Vasoconstriction (α1), Cardiac Stimulation (β1)

CLINICAL USE: Cardiogenic and Septic Shock, Severe Congestive Heart Failure
Oxymetazoline
PHARMACOLOGIC EFFECT:
Vasoconstriction (α1)

CLINICAL USE: Nasal Congestion, Allergic Conjunctivitis

SIDE EFFECTS: Rebound Congestion
Phenylephrine
PHARMACOLOGIC EFFECT: Vasoconstriction (α1), Mydrasis (α1)

CLINICAL USE:
Nasal Congestion, Ocular Surgery

SIDE EFFECTS: Can precipitate angle closure glaucoma, taken orally: hypertension
Desglymidodrine
PHARMACOLOGIC EFFECT:
Vasoconstriction (α1)

CLINICAL USE: Hypotension due to Autonomic Neuropathy, Severe Orthostatic Hypotension

SIDE EFFECTS/DRUG INTERACTIONS: Supine Hypertension, Reflex Bradycardia, Cardiac Glycosides,
Clonidine
PHARAMACOLOGIC EFFECT:
Decrease Sympathetic Drive, Increase Parasympathetic Outlfow, Decrease NE Release, Vasoconstriction, Sedation, Analgesia (α2)

CLINCAL USE: Hypertension, Adjunctive Alleviation of Sever Pain, Adjunctive use in Anesthesia

SIDE EFFECTS: Drowsiness, Dry Mouth, Sexual Dysfunction, Bradycardia, Embryotoxic
α-methyl-dopa
PHARMACOLOGIC EFFECT: Decrease Sympathetic Drive, Increase Parasympathetic Outlfow, Decrease NE Release, Vasoconstriction, Sedation (α2)

CLINICAL USE: Pregnancy-induced hypertension
Apraclonidine & Brimonidine
PHARMACOLOGIC EFFECT: Reduction of aqueous humor (α2)

CLINICAL USE: Reduction of Intraocular Pressure
Isoproterenol
PHARAMACOLOGIC EFFECT: Cardiac Stimulation (β1), Bronchodialation (β2), Vasodialation (β2,3), GI Relaxation (β2), Bladder Relaxation (β3)

CLINICAL USE: Cardiac Resuscitation

COMT Substrate, Poor MAO substrate
Dobutamine
PHARMACOLOGIC EFFECT: Cardiac Stimulation (β1), Vasoconstriction (α1)

CLINICAL USE: Heart Failure

COMT & MAO substrate
Albuterol/Terbutaline
PHARMACOLOGIC EFFECT: Bronchodialation (β2), Chronotropic Effect (β1,2)

CLINICAL USE: Asthma (short-term)

SIDE EFFECTS: Tremors, Restlessness, (Hypotension, tachycardia, angina), (Hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia), Decreases [K]
Salmeterol/Formeterol
PHARMACOLOGIC EFFECTS: Bronchodialation (β2), Chronotropic Effect (β1,2)

CLINICAL USE: Adjunctive Treatment for Asthma (prophylactic treatment)

SIDE EFFECTS: Tremors, Restlessness, (Hypotension, tachycardia, angina), (Hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia), Decreases [K]

Formeterol can cause Astma related death.
Phenoxybenzamine
PHARMACOLOGIC EFFECT: Hypotension (α1), Chronotropic Effect (α1,2)

CLINICAL USE: Operable Pheochromocytoma, Adjunctive Treatment in Inoperable Pheochromocytoma

SIDE EFFECTS: Nasal Stuffiness, Hypotension, tachycardia, myocardial infarction, mutagenic

IRREVERSIBLE
Phentolamine
PHARMACOLOGIC EFFECT: Vasodialation of arteries (α1), Reflex Tachycardia (α1,2)

CLINICAL USE: Preoperative in Pheochromocytoma, Prevention of extravasation-induced necrosis

SIDE EFFECTS: Nasal Stuffiness, Hypotension, Tachycardia
Prazosin
PHARMACOLOGIC EFFECTS: Vasodilation of arteries and veins, Relaxation of Smooth Muscle, Depression baroreflex (α1), Non-selective phosphodiesterase (PDE) inhibitor, Anitproliferative & Antiapoptic (quinazoline effects)

CLINICAL USE: Alternative treatment of hypertension

SIDE EFFECTS/DRUG INTERACTIONS: Strong 1st dose effect, Dizziness, Syncope, Nasal Stuffiness, Hypotension, Tachycardia, VIAGRA
Terazosin/Dozazosin
PHARMACOLOGIC EFFECTS: Vasodilation of arteries and veins, Relaxation of Smooth Muscle, Depression Baroreflex (α1), Apoptosis of Smooth Muscle

CLINICAL USE: Alternative treatment of hypertension, Benign Prostate Hyperplasia

SIDE EFFECTS: Strong 1st dose effect, Dizziness, Syncope, Nasal Stuffiness, Hypotension, Tachycardia
Alfuzosin
PHARMACOLOGIC EFFECTS: Vasodilation of arteries and veins, Relaxation of Smooth Muscle, Depression Baroreflex (α1), Apoptosis of Smooth Muscle

CLINICAL USE: Benign Prostate Hyperplasia

SIDE EFFECTS/DRUG INTERACTIONS: Lesser 1st Dose Effect, Dizziness, Nasal Stuffiness, Hypotension, Tachycardia, ERYTHOMYCIN & KETOCONAZOLE

Metabolized by CYP3A4
Tamsulosin/Silodosin
PHARMACOLOGIC EFFECT: Relaxation of Prostate and Smooth Muscle (α1a)

CLINICAL USE: Benign Prostate Hyperplasia

SIDE EFFECTS/DRUG INTERACTIONS: Lesser 1st dose effect, Nasal Stuffiness, Hypotension, Tachycardia, ERYTHOMYCIN & KETOCONAZOLE

Metabolized by CYP3A4
Propanolol
PHARMACOLOGIC EFFECTS:
Reduction of Heart Rate, Reduction of Ventricular Contraction, Reduction of Renin Release (β1)

CLINICAL USE: Adjunctive Treatment of Hypertension, Alternative Treatment of Hypertension, Angina Pectoris, Dysrythmias, Myocardial Infarction

SIDE EFFECTS: Bradycardia, Heart Failure, Bronchoconstriction, Inhibition of Glycogenolysis, Depression

Extensive 1st pass metabolism in liver
Timolol
PHARMACOLOGIC EFFECTS:
Reduction of Heart Rate, Reduction of Ventricular Contraction, Reduction of Renin Release (β1)

CLINICAL USE: Adjunctive Treatment of Hypertension, Alternative Treatment of Hypertension, Congestive Heart Failure, Migraine Prophylaxis, Glaucoma

SIDE EFFECTS: Bradycardia, Bronchoconstriction, Inhibition of Glycogenolysis
Pindolol
PHARMACOLOGIC EFFECTS:
Reduction of Heart Rate, Reduction of Ventricular Contraction, Reduction of Renin Release (β1), Vasodilation (β2)

CLINICAL USE: Adjunctive Treatment of Hypertension, Alternative Treatment of Hypertension

SIDE EFFECTS: Bradycardia, Bronchoconstriction, Inhibition of Glycogenolysis
Metoprolol
PHARMACOLOGIC EFFECTS:
Reduction of Heart Rate, Reduction of Ventricular Contraction, Reduction of Renin Release (β1)

CLINICAL USE: Adjunctive Treatment of Hypertension, Alternative Treatment of Hypertension, Angina, Acute MI

SIDE EFFECTS: Bradycardia, Depression
Bisoprolol
PHARMACOLOGIC EFFECTS:
Reduction of Heart Rate, Reduction of Ventricular Contraction, Reduction of Renin Release (β1)

CLINICAL USE: Adjunctive Treatment of Hypertension, Alternative Treatment of Hypertension, Chronic Heart Failure

SIDE EFFECTS: Bradycardia, Hypotension
Nebivolol
PHARMACOLOGIC EFFECTS:
Reduction of Heart Rate, Reduction of Ventricular Contraction (β1), Vasodilation (β2)

CLINICAL USE: Adjunctive Treatment of Hypertension, Alternative Treatment of Hypertension

SIDE EFFECTS: Bradycardia, Hypotension
Esmolol
PHARMACOLOGIC EFFECTS:
Reduction of Heart Rate, Reduction of Ventricular Contraction (β1)

CLINICAL USE: Emergency Tachycardia

SIDE EFFECTS: Bradycardia, Hypotension

Short half-life
Labetalol
PHARMACOLOGIC EFFECTS:
Reduction of Heart Rate, Reduction of Ventricular Contraction (β1), Vasodilation (α1, β2,3)

CLINICAL USE: Adjunctive Treatment of Hypertension, Alternative Treatment of Hypertension

SIDE EFFECTS: Bradycardia, Hypotension
Carvedilol
PHARMACOLOGIC EFFECTS:
Reduction of Heart Rate, Reduction of Ventricular Contraction (β1), Vasodilation (α1), Antioxidant, Anti-Proliferative

CLINICAL USE: Adjunctive Treatment of Hypertension, Alternative Treatment of Hypertension, Chronic Heart Failure, Acute MI

SIDE EFFECTS: Bradycardia, Hypotension
Effects of Angiotensin II
Vasoconstriction, Constriction (Renal Efferent Arteriole), Increase Sodium reabsorption, INcrease aldosterone, ADH release (pituitary), Increase SNS activity, Vascular & Myocardial hypertrophy and hyperplasia
Renin Inhibitor
Aliskiren
ACE Inhibitors
Captopril, Lisinopril, Enalapril, Benazepril, Ramipril, Forsinopril
Angiotesnin II-Receptor Antagonists
Losartan, Candesartan, Irbesartan, Eprosartan, Telmesartan
Bradykinin
Physiological Antagonist of Angiotensin II (Vasodialation, Bronchoconstriction, Increase Vascular Permeability, Pain Mediation, Sodium Excretion)

Breakdown prevention by ACE Inhibitors
Drugs Associated with Bradykinin
ICATIBANT: B2 antagonist used in pain, hyperalgesia, inflammation, bronchoconstriction

APROTININ: inhibit synthesis

NSAIDS: Inhibit actions mediated by PG's
Endothelin

(Responses & Drugs)
RESPONSES: Vasonconstriction, Contraction of non-vascular smooth muscle, "+" ionotropy, smooth muscle cell proliferation, cardiovascular regulation

DRUGS: Antagonists which treat Pulmonay HTN - Bosentan, Ambristan, Sitaxsentin
Endothelin

(ETa vs. ETb)
ETa: activated PLC to form IP3 and DAG

ETb: stimulates PGI2 and NO production, causes a decrease in calcium release, promotes vasodilation and mitogen for cell proliferation
Atrial Natruiretic Peptide
Release by atrial distension & in CHF

DRUGS: Nesiritide (tx for refractory heart failure), Ularitide (tx for decompensated heat failure); synthetic Urodilatin
Vasopeptidase Inhibitors
Inhibits Neutral Endopeptidase (NEP - breaks down natriretic factors) & Angiotensin Converting Enzyme (ACE)

Causes decrease in Peripheral Resistance and Blood Pressure (Used in management of CHF)

NEP Inhibitors: Omapatrilat, Sampatrilat, Fasidtrilat
Tachykinins
Substance P - Perception/response through dorsal horn

Neurokinins A&B contract most smooth muscle

DRUGS: Aprepitant - NK1 receptor antagonist (chemotherapy induced emesis)
Vasopressin

(Receptor Subtypes)
V1=H2O Reabsoprtion in Kidney
V2=Vasoconstriction
Calcitonin Gene Related Peptide

(Where & Role)
Found in CNS and PNS

Plays a role in Migraines (CN V) & peripheral cardiovascular regulation

Potent Vasodilator
Neurotensin

(Where & Role)
Found in CNS and GI Tract

NT/modulator in CNS (plays a role in Schizophrenia, Parkinson's & Drug Abuse)

Regulate Acid/Pepsin Release & GI Motility
Vasoactive Intestinal Peptide
Gs Coupled
Adrenomedullin
Physiological antagonist against endogenous vasoconstriction
Urotensin
Gq Coupled receptor producing vasoconstriction involved in HTN, Heart and/or Renal Failure, & DM
Serotonin

(Effects on Neurons)
Made from L-tryptophan

Metabolized from MAO to 5-hydroxyindoleaceticacid

Regulates sleep, mood, appetite, temp, pain in CNS
Serotonin

(Effects on GI Smooth Muscle, Platelets, & Vasculature)
GI SMOOTH MUSCLE: In enterochrommafin cells, stimulates GI motility

PLATELETS: Major Storage Site, Increase platelet aggregation

VASCULATURE: Vasconstriction & Vasodilation (epithelial cells)
Serotonin
(In Diseases)
AFFECTIVE DISORDERS: Depression, OCD, Anxiety

CARCINOID SYNDROME: Tumor of enterochromafin cells in GI tract (+++5-HT)

VASCULATURE: Migraine HA's
5-HT1A

(Receptor Type & Agonist)
RECEPTOR TYPE: Gi - decrease in cAMP/K channels

AGONIST: Buspirone (anxiety)
5-HT1D/B

(Receptor Type & Agonist)
RECEPTOR TYPE: Gi - decrease in cAMP

AGONIST: Sumatriptan (migraine)
5-HT2A

(Receptor Type, Agonist, & Antagonist)
RECEPTOR TYPE: Gq increase IP3 & DAG

AGONIST: LSD

ANTAGONIST: Clozapine, Methysergide, Cyproheptadine
5-HT3

(Receptor Type & Antagonist)
RECEPTOR TYPE: Na/K Chanel

ANTAGONIST: Ondansetron
5-HT4

(Receptor Type & Agonist)
RECEPTOR TYPE: Gs - increase in cAMP

AGONIST: Cisapride
Iproniazid
MAO Inhibitor
Reserpine & Tetrabenazine
Block Vesicle Formation
Fluoxetine
Re-uptake Blocker
Ergot Alkaloid

(Receptor Selectivity)
Bromocriptine (D-Receptor)
Ergonovine (α, 5-HT2 Receptor)
Ergotamine (5-HT2, Uterine SM)
LSD (D-Receptor, 5-HT CNS, Uterine SM)
Methysergide
Effect of Ergot Alkaloids
CNS - Hallucinations;
Dopamine receptor - prolactin release;
Prolonged Vasocontriction (partial agonism and slow dissociation);
Contraction of uterine sm (especially in pregnant uterus);
"epinephrine reversal"
Clinical Uses of Ergot Alkaloids
MIGRAINE (ergotamine, dihydroergotamine, methysergide)

HYPERPROLACTINEMIA (bromocriptine, cabergoline)

POSTPARTUM HEMORRHAGE (ergonovine - never before delivery)

Diagnosis of variant angina or cerebral insufficiency
PGI2
Inhibit platelet aggregation
Produced by endothelin
*Vasodilator
Inhibit gastric acid secretion
PGE2
Increased by pyrogens;
Vasodilator (HA in CNS);
Reflec ionotropy;
Relax non-pregnant uterus;
Contract pregnant uterus;
Increase blood & amniotic fluid during labor;
Increase renal blood flow (vasodilate of afferent arteriole);
Prevents reabsoption of H2O & Na;
Increase renin secretion;
Relax bronchial smooth muscle
PGF2
Regression of corpus luteum;
Contracts non-preg/preg uterus;
Important controller of parturition;
Contract bronchial smooth muscle
TXA2
Promotes platelet aggregation;
Vasoconstriction;
Contract bronchial smooth muscle
Pharmacology of Prostaglandins

Glaucoma
1. Latanoprost
Pharmacology of Prostaglandins

Gastric & Duodenal Ulcers
Misoprostol
Misoprostol/Diclofenac (ulcers in patients on high doses of NSAIDS)
Pharmacology of Prostaglandins

1.Abortion
2.Postpartum Hemorrhage
3. Labor Induction
ABORTION: Misoprostol, Carboprost Tromethamine, Dinoprostone

POSTPARTUM HEMORRHAGE: Carboporst Tromethamine

LABOR INDUCTION: Dinoprostone, Carboprost Tromethamine
Pharmacology of Prostaglandins

Cardiovascular/Respiratory
1. Patent Ductus Arteriosis
2. Erectile Dysfunction
3. Pulmonary Hypertension
PATENT DUCTUS ARTERIOSIS: Alprostadil

ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION: Alprostadil

PULMONARY HTN: Epoprostanol, Iloprost, Treprostinil
Functions of Leukotrienes on Cardiovascular System
Coronary artery constriction;
Pulmonary artery constriction;
Increased permeability;
Mediator of endotoxic shock (bronchoconstriction, vasoconstriction, impaired cardiac fcn, capillary leakage)
Functions of Leukotrienes on Leukocytes
LTB4 - chemotactic for neutro, eosinophils, & monocytes

Promotes PMN aggregation and degranulation
Functions of Leukotrienes on Renal System
Produces Acute Glomerular Nephritis;
Venoconstriction leading to decreased GFR
Functions of Leukotrienes on Pulmonary System
LTC4 & LTD4 - mediators of asthma and hypersensitivity;
Produced by mast cells to Ab challenge;
Bronchial SM constirction;
Increased edema & mucous
Zafirlukast
LTD4/LTE4 Receptor Antagonist;
Inhibits bronchoconstriction (maintenance for chronic asthma);
Metabolized by CYP2C9 (Inhibits *CYP3A4* & CYP2C9)
Montelukast
LTD4 Antagonst;
Inhibits bronchoconstriction (maintenance of chronic asthma, & exercise induced asthma);

SIDE EFFECTS: Suicidal Ideation, Mood Changes
Zileuton
5-Lipoxygenase inhibitor (blocks LT synthesis);
Chronic Asthma;
Inhibits Cytochrome P450 System (reduces clearance of drugs)
Functions of Platelet Activating Factor (PAF) in Pulmonary System
Bronchoconstiction (last 4 weeks)
Functions of Platelet Activating Factor (PAF) in Cardiovascular System
Hypotension (independent of SNS)
Functions of Platelet Activating Factor (PAF)
(Other)
Platelet Aggregation;
Chemotaxis;
IV=anaphylaxis;
Successful implantation and pregnancy;
Release rxn in phagocytes
Pathophysiological Functions of PAF
Shock;
Asthma (Bronchoconstriction);
Inflammation;
Anaphylaxis;
Graft Rejection
H1 Receptor

Type, Distribution, Response
TYPE: Gq Receptor

DISTRIBUTION: Vascular SM, Endotheliium, Non-vascular SM, exocrine glands, CNS

RESPONSE: Vasodilation, edema, NO production, bronchoconstriction, pruritus, cough reflex, Increase secretions, wakefulness
H2 Receptor

Type, Distribution, Response
TYPE: Gs

DISTRIBUTION: Gastric Mucosa & Heart

RESPONSE: Increase gastric acid secretion, Increase heart rate and contractility directly
H3 Receptors

Type, Distribution, Response
TYPE: Gi

DISTRIBUTION: presynaptic nerve terminals

RESPONSE: Decrease neurotransmitter release
H4 Receptors

Type, Distribution, Response
TYPE: Gi

DISTRIBUTION: Blood Cells and CD4 T cells

RESPONSE: Histamine mediated cytokine production
H1 Receptor Agonists
Ethanolamines, Alkylamines, Ethylaminediamines, Phenthiazines, Piperazines, Piperidines
1st Generation Antihistamines

(Ethanolamines)

S=sedative, E=anti-emetic, C=anti-cholinergic, MS=morning sickness, I=insomnia
ANTI-EMETICS/MOTION SICKNESS
Clemastine - S, C (not motion sickness/nor anti-emetic)
Dimenhydrinate - S, E, C,
Diphenhydramine - S, E, C, MS, I
Carbinoxamine - S, E, C
Doxylamine - S, E, C, MS
1st Generation Antihistamies

(Alkylamines)

S=sedative, E=anti-emetic, C=anti-cholinergic
OTC COLD REMEDIES

Brompheniramine - S, C
Chlorpheniramine - S, C
Tripolidine - S, C

Dry you up & put you to sleep
1st Generation Antihistamines

(Ethylaminediamines)

S=sedative, E=anti-emetic, C=anti-cholinergic
Pryilamine - C
Tripelennamine - S, C
1st Generation Antihistamines

(Phenothiazines)

S=sedative, E=anti-emetic, C=anti-cholinergic
ANTI-EMETIC
Promethazine - S, E, C
1st Generation Antihistamines

(Piperazines)

S=sedative, E=anti-emetic, C=anti-cholinergic
ANTI-EMETICS

Meclizine - S, E, C (vertigo)
Cyclizine - S, E, C
Hydroxyzine - S, E, C (anxiety, psychosis related tension)

Category D Drug
2nd Generation Anti-Histamines

(Piperazines)

S=sedative, E=anti-emetic, C=anti-cholinergic
Citirizine - S

Mildly sedative, Category D drug
1st Generation Antihistamine

Intranasal

S=sedative, E=anti-emetic, C=anti-cholinergic
Azelastine - S
1st Generation Antihistamine

(Piperidines)

S=sedative, E=anti-emetic, C=anti-cholinergic
Cyproheptadine - S, C

5-HT Antagonist

Non-Sedative (doesn't cross BBB)
2nd Generation Antihistamines

(Piperidines)

S=sedative, E=anti-emetic, C=anti-cholinergic
Loratidine -

Fexofenadine - S

Non-sedative (doesn't cross BBB)
H1 Receptor Antagonist Therapeutic Uses
Allergic Reactions

Motion Sickness & Vestibular Disturbances

Sleep Aids

Nausea/Vomiting in Pregnancy (not piperazines)

Antiparkinsonism
H1 Receotor Antagonists

Adverse Effects & Drug Interactions
ADVERSE EFFECTS: Hyperexcitability (infants and elderly), Sedation, Dry Mouth

DRUG INTERACTIONS: metabolized by CYP3A4 (QT Syndrome when combined w/other drugs affecting cardiac K channels)
H2 Receptor Antagonists
Cimetidine, Ranitidine, Nizatidine
H2 Receptor Antagonist Therapeutic Effects
GI ISSUES: Peptic Duodenal Ulcers, Gastric Ulcer, GERD, Hypersecretory conditions, (possible hiatal hernia, stress induced ulcer, or iatrogenic ulcer)

Decrease gastric acid secretion
H2 Receptor Antagonist Side Effects
CNS: Confusion, slurred speech (paradoxical excitement in young & old)

ANDROGENIC EFFECTS: (Cimetadine Only) Gynecomastia (males), Galactorrhea (females), Decrease sperm and impotence

Blood dyscrasias, Reversible hepatitis (ranitidine), Abnormalities in liver enzymes (famotidine, nizatidine)