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Pharm 1
Spring 2012, exam 1
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Medical
Graduate
02/15/2012

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Term
Action at H1 receptor?
Definition
Decr atrial contractility, bronchoconstriction, intestinal contraction, rapid/short vasodilation
Term
What type of vasodilation occurs at the H1 receptor?
Definition
Rapid, short-acting
Term
Where does Diphenhydramine act and what is it action?
Definition
Competitive Antagonist @ H1
Term
What histamine receptor antagonist would be used to treat hay fever or motion sickness? Which receptor does this act on?
Definition
Diphenhydramine (benadryl), H1
Term
A competitive antagonist of H1 has what AEs?
Definition
Anti-muscarinic (CNS depression, bradycardia), orthostatic hypotension
Term
What is the benefit of using a 2nd generation H1 antagonist over a 1st generation?
Definition
Non-sedating = Fexofenadine (allegra) vs Diphenhydramine (benadryl)
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