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Immune Reactions and Immunosuppressant Drugs

Glucocorticoids - Inhibition of cytokine synthesis, e.g., IL-1, IL-2
Muromonab-CD3 - Monoclonal antibody
Calcineurin
Immune Reactions ... cytokine synthesis, e.g ... Basiliximab - IL-2 receptor
Summary of actions of some Cholinergic Agonists

Bethanechol 
• Used in treatment of urinary retention 
• Binds
Summary of actions ... at muscarinic receptors ... at muscarinic receptors ... short duration of action ... #Pharmacology #Table
Anaphylaxis: Treatments (Acute)
Additional Info:
 • IV steroids may be considered for prevention of late phase reactions.
of late phase reactions ... • H2 receptor ... antagonist use (e.g ... to amplify H1 receptor ... adjunct therapy) e.g
Bone resorption and the relationship between osteoblasts and osteoclasts.  
RANK is expressed on the osteoclasts,
linking proteins (e.g ... , wherein reactions ... Several acids (e.g ... released through the actions ... RANK = receptor
Adrenoceptor Actions
α1
 • Vascular smooth muscle - Contraction
 • Genitourinary smooth muscle - Contraction
 • Intestinal
Adrenoceptor Actions ... • Heart - ↑ AV ... Adrenoceptor #adrenergic #receptors ... #actions #pharmacology ... pathophysiology #comparison #table
Muscarinic Receptor Agonists and Antagonists 
Muscarinic Receptor Agonists
Methacholine
 • Diagnosis of bronchial airway
Carbachol
 • Glaucorna (topical
Muscarinic Receptor ... Antagonists Muscarinic Receptor ... symptomatic bradycardia (e.g ... ., AV block) • ... #Pharmacology #Table
Compelling and Possible Contraindications to Antihypertensive Drugs
Diuretics (thiazides)
 - Gout
 - Metabolic syndrome, Glucose intolerance, Pregnancy,
Mineralocorticoid receptor ... potential Angiotensin receptor ... diltiazem) - AV ... Pgp-dependent drugs (e.g ... contraindications #table
Increased Airway Pressure - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia

Using these steps from start to end should
potential causes and actions ... blood gas, 12-lead ECG ... POTENTIAL CAUSES AND ACTIONS ... Consider potential actions ... Intraoperative #Checklist
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Stimulate glucose-dependent insulin release from the pancreas (GLP-1
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists ... Mechanisms of Action ... Ozempic), or daily tablet ... side effects (e.g ... featured #GLP1 #Receptor
Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
cells via their Fc receptor ... Allergy #Diagnosis #Reactions ... #Table