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antihistamines
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Pharmacology
Graduate
01/13/2011

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Term

cromolyn 

nedocromil

Definition
stabilize mast cell membrane and prevent degranulation
Term
diphenhydramine (benadryl)
Definition
1st gen H1 Antagonist
Use - hay fever, urticaria, motion sick
adr- VERY SEDATING
Term
promethazine
Definition

1st gen H1 antagonist

 

use: motion sickness

Term
H1 first gen v second gen
Definition

1st gen have H2 and muscarinic SE's

 

1st gen cross BBB and cause sedation and anticholinergic activity ( inhibit learning) 

Term
Dimenhydrinate
Diphenhydramine
Chlorpheniramine
Doxylamine
Hydroxyzine
Cyclizine
Meclizine
Promethazine
Definition
1st gen H1 Antagonists
Term
fexofenadine (allegra)
Definition
2nd gen H1 Antagonist
No sedation
Do NOT mix with antacid due to decreased bioavailability.
Term
Loratidine (Claritin)
Definition
2nd Gen H1 Antagonist
Mild sedative
Term
Fexofenadine
Loratidine
Cetirizine
Definition
2nd Gen H1 Antagonists
Term
Cimetidine
Nizatidine
Famotidine
Ranitidine
Definition
H2 Receptor Blockers
Use- GI disturbances
Cimetidine - endocrine (gynocomastia, galactorrhea), CNS prob in elderly
Term
everything H1 vs H2
Definition

H1 receptor antagonist - treat allergies and motion sickness

 

H2 antagonists- inhibit acid secretion, peptic ulcer disease, gerd

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