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The document you have uploaded covers the topic of antihistamines, specifically focusing
on histamine, its receptors, and their distribution in the human body. It discusses how
histamine is an amine derivative autacoid found in various tissues, its role in immune
responses, and its regulation of physiological functions. Additionally, the document
mentions the classification of histamine receptors into H1, H2, and H3 receptors, and
how different drugs act as antagonists.
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are a class of drugs used in the treatment of gastric ulcers
by reducing gastric acid secretion. Here is an overview of PPIs based on the extracted
information:
## Mechanism of Action
- PPIs bind to the H+K+-ATPase enzyme (proton pump) of the parietal cell, suppressing
the secretion of hydrogen ions into the gastric lumen.
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- This action inhibits the final step in the secretion of gastric acid, leading to decreased
acidity in the stomach.
## SOURCES
- Page 18: Details on the drugs used for the treatment of gastric ulcers.
- Page 20: Information on the mechanism of action and uses of gastric proton pump
inhibitors.
- Page 21: Overview of the mechanism of action and uses of proton pump inhibitors in
the treatment of ulcers.
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User: 2. What are anti-histaminic? How they act? Classify them with examples.
Antihistamines are drugs that diminish or antagonize the actions of histamine in the body.
They act as antagonists of the H1 receptor and are used for treating allergies and pruritus.
Antagonists of the H2 receptor are used to inhibit gastric acid secretion. Antihistamines
do not prevent the formation of histamine but counteract its effects.
### 2. Cinnarizine
- **Properties**: Anti-Histamines, AntiAch, Antivertigo
### 3. Chlorpheniramine
- **Types**: Chlorpheniramine, Pheniramine
- **Structure**: (±) 2-[1-(p-chlorophenyl)-3-dimethylamino) propyl)]-pyridine
- **Uses**: Treatment of allergy, hay fever, and cold.
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## SOURCES
- Page 4: Information on antihistamines and their classification.
- Page 8: Details on specific antihistamines such as Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride.
- Page 12: Examples of antihistamines like Cinnarizine, Cetirizine, and Chlorpheni-
ramine.
- Page 10: Information on Diphenyl pyraline hydrochloride and Tripelenamine hy-
drochloride.
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### Uses:
- Primarily used in the treatment of hypercholesterolemia to lower cholesterol levels.
- Help prevent cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes by reducing LDL
cholesterol levels.
### Benefits:
- Effective in reducing LDL cholesterol levels and lowering the risk of cardiovascular
diseases.
- Have been shown to improve outcomes in patients with a history of heart disease or
stroke.
### Precautions:
- Should be used cautiously in patients with liver disease or a history of muscle disorders.
- Monitoring liver enzymes and muscle symptoms is recommended during treatment.
### Interactions:
- HMG Co-A reductase inhibitors can interact with other medications, particularly those
metabolized by the same liver enzymes.
- Grapefruit juice can also interact with these drugs and increase the risk of side effects.
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### Monitoring:
- Periodic monitoring of cholesterol levels, liver function tests, and muscle symptoms is
essential during treatment.
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- Page 21: Information on HMG Co-A reductase inhibitors.
- Page 4: Classification of Histamine Receptors mentioning H2 receptor related to gastric
acid secretions.
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2. **Roxatidine**
- Structure: *N-(3[3-(1-piperidinylmethyl)-phenoxy]-propyl) acetoxyacetamide*
3. **Nizatidine**
- Structure: *N-[2-[[[2-[(dimethylamino) methyl]-4-thiazolyl] methyl] thio]eth-
yl]-N’-methyl-2-nitro-l, l, ethenediamine*
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### SOURCES
- Page 4: Details on H2-Antagonists, Mechanism, and Classification.
- Page 19: SAR of H2 Receptor Antagonists and Structural Insights.
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With this information, you now have a clear understanding of the various histamine
receptors and their functions in the human body.
### SOURCES:
- Page 4: Histamine receptors and their distribution in the human body.
- Page 2: Details on the classification of antihistamines.
- Page 15: Usage of histamine in allergic conditions and other derivatives.
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### Antihistamines:
- Used to diminish or antagonize histamine actions in the body.
- Generally antagonists of H1 receptor for allergy and pruritis treatment.
- Antagonists of H2 receptor inhibit gastric acid secretion (peptic ulcer treatment).
### H2 R Antagonists:
- Cimetidine, Famotidine, Ranitidine.
- Used to treat gastric ulcer by reducing gastric acid secretion.
- Common side effects include hypotension, dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and consti-
pation. They do not produce sedative effects.
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bronchoconstriction.
- **By H2-Receptor**: Gastric acid secretion, cardiac output increase, relaxation of
uterus muscle.
- **By H3 Receptor**: Decrease histamine release in brain and lungs, decrease acetyl-
choline release in GI, decrease noradrenaline release.
## SOURCES
- Page 2: Detailed information on histamine, its synthesis, and physiological functions.
- Page 4: Classification of histamine receptors, antihistamines, H1R and H2 R antago-
nists, and physiological functions.
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### Antihistamines:
Antihistamines are drugs that counteract the effects of histamine by antagonizing H1
receptors. They are commonly used to treat allergies and pruritus.
## SOURCES
- Page 2: Information on histamine, its identification, storage, and physiological func-
tions.
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2. **Nitrosoureas:**
- Carmustine
- Lomustine
3. **Alkylsulphonates:**
- Busulfan
4. **Ethylenimines:**
- Thiotepa
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5. Lomustine: 1-(2-Chloroethyl)-3-cyclohexyl-1-nitrosourea.
6. Busulfan: Has a selective effect on the bone marrow, depressing the formation of
granulocytes and platelets.
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- Page 23: Classification of anti-neoplastic alkylating agents with examples.
- Page 24-25: Detailed overview of various antineoplastic agents and additional classifi-
cations.
- Page 26: Mechanism of action of alkylating agents in cancer treatment.
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## **SOURCES**
- Page 38: Information on Vinca alkaloids, Podophyllotoxin, Etoposide, and Taxol.
- Page 35: Details on Actinomycin-D, Doxorubicin, Daunorubicin, Bleomycin,
Mithramycin, and Mitomycin-C.
- Page 25: Overview of natural products used as antineoplastic agents, including plant-de-
rived compounds, antibiotics, and miscellaneous agents.
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Antimetabolites are a class of drugs that block vital cellular metabolic reactions by mim-
icking normal cellular metabolites. These drugs prevent the biosynthesis or utilization of
essential cellular metabolites, leading to inhibition of DNA synthesis and cell replication.
Antimetabolites can be categorized into different subgroups based on their mechanisms
of action and structural similarities to specific metabolites.
## Folate Antagonists
- **Methotrexate:** N-{4-[(2,4-diaminopteridin-6 yl methyl) methylamino] benzoyl}
L-glutamic acid
- Mechanism: Blocks folate reductase irreversibly, inhibiting the production of tetrahy-
drofolic acid necessary for DNA synthesis.
- Uses: Treatment of various cancers, including leukemia.
- **Azathioprine:** 6-(3-methyl-5-nitroimidazol-4-yl)sulfanyl-7H-purine
- Mechanism: Purine synthesis inhibitor
- Uses: Immunopressant for organ and tissue transplantation survival facilitation.
## Pyrimidine Analogues
- **5-fluorouracil (5-FU):** 5-fluoropyrimidine-2, 4(1H, 3H) dione
- Mechanism: Converted to FdUMP, inhibiting thymidylate synthetase, leading to
"thymineless death" of cells.
- Uses: Treatment of various cancers like stomach, colon, rectum, breast, ovaries, and
ocular surface neoplasia.
- **Floxuridine:**
- MOA: Similar to 5-fluorouracil (thymidylate synthetase inhibitor)
- Uses: Treatment of malignant neoplasms of the liver and GIT, mainly colon cancer.
## Miscellaneous Agents
- **Dacarbazine:** 5-(3, 3-dimethyl-1-triazeno)-imidazole-4-carboxamide
- Uses: Treatment of malignant melanoma, Hodgkin's disease, and sarcomas.
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These antimetabolites play a crucial role in cancer treatment by interfering with key
metabolic pathways essential for cancer cell growth and proliferation.
## SOURCES
- Page 25: List of antimetabolites and their respective mechanisms of action.
- Page 32-33: Detailed information on folate antagonists, pyrimidine analogues, and
miscellaneous antimetabolites.
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