Histidine (from hydrolysis
proteins and from dietary
source)
L- Histidine decarboxylase
Histamine
•Histamine is an important
nitrogenous organic
compound
•Mainly involved in the
pathogenesis of allergic
reactions
•Central mediator released
from mast cells through
allergic reactions
*Histamine
Pharmacological Actions of Serotonin
Effect on CVS: Vasoconstrictor and vasodilatory effect as well
Effect on Smooth Muscles: Stimulation of smooth muscles
Effect on Respiratory System: Hyperventilatory effect
Effect on Glands: Decrease the glandular secretion. Have efficacy in
inflammatory disorders
Effect on Platelets: Activate PAF; Having little effect on Platelet
aggregation
•Anxiolytics
•Depression
•Migraine
ADRs
•Abdominal Pain
•Muscle Cramps
•Chest Pain
Pharmacology of
Prostaglandins (PGs)
*
Prostaglandins (PGs)
•Prostaglandins are a group of Lipids Autacoids
•Made at sites of tissue damage or infection
•Involved in dealing with injury and illness
•Control processes such as inflammation, blood flow,
the formation of blood clots and the induction of
labour
Membrane Phospholipids
Arachidonic acid
Phospholipase
A2
PGG2
COX
Peroxidase
PGH2
Thromboxane A2
PGE2, PGD2, PGF2
PGI2
Synthase Enzyme
On hydrolysis,
resultant is
Thromboxane B2
On hydrolysis,
resultant is 6 –
keto PG F1alpha
Activity of PGs
Thromboxane A2: Thrombotic Tendency
PGE2: Inflammation, Tumor Growth
PGD2: Anti - inflammatory
PGF2: Loss of Parturition
Prostacyclins PGI2: Protection of GIT mucosa, Resistance to
Thromboembolism
Analogues of PGs
PG E1: Misoprostol, Gemeprostol, Alprostadil
PG E2: Dinoprostone
PG F2 alpha: Latanoprost, Carboprost
PG I2: Epoprostenol
USES
NSAIDs Induced Peptic Ulcer
Therapeutic Abortion
Induction of Labour
Therapeutic Abortion
Induction of Labour
Open Angle Glaucoma
Pulmonary Hypertension
Pharmacology of
Leukotrienes (LTs)
Leukotriene's (LTs)
•Leukotrienes are inflammatory chemicals
• Releases after coming in contact with an allergen or allergy trigger
•Leukotrienes cause tightening of airway muscles and the production of
excess mucus and fluid
•These chemicals play a key role in allergy, allergic rhinitis, and
asthma, also causing a tightening of your airways, making it difficult
to breathe.
Synthesis of LTs
Pharmacological Actions of LTs
Effect on CVS: Fall in Blood Pressure
Effect on Smooth Muscles: Bronchoconstriction and spastic
contraction of smooth muscles of GIT
Effect on Afferent Nerve: Carrying pain impulses and
tenderness to inflammation
Receptors of LTs and their
drugs
BLT
1 receptor
CysLT
2 receptor
CysLT
1 receptor
BLT
2 receptor
OXE receptor
Receptor Agonist Antagonist
LTB
4
LTB
4
LTD4
5-oxo-ETE
CI-198615, LTD4
CGS23131
LY255283
zafirlukast
HAMI3379
S - Y048
Treatment of Asthma
Reduce Bronchospasm
GIT upset
Liver Dysfunction
Pharmacology of Platelet
Activating Factor (PAF)
*Platelet-activating factor, also known
as PAF, PAF-acether or AGEPC (acetyl-
glyceryl-ether-phosphorylcholine)
* Potent Phospholipid
*Activator and mediator of
many leukocyte functions, platelet aggregation
and degranulation, inflammation,
and anaphylaxis
Lipid Derivative
Platelet Activating Factor ( PAF)
*Pharmacology Of PAF
•PAF is used to transmit signals between neighbouring cells and acts
as a hormone, cytokines, and other signalling molecules
•PAF signalling system can trigger inflammatory
and thrombotic cascades
•PAF initiates an inflammatory response in allergic reactions
•PAF also induces apoptosis in a different way that is independent of
the PAF receptor
•It is an important mediator of bronchoconstriction
•It causes platelets to aggregate and blood vessels to dilate
•Toxins such as fragments of destroyed bacteria induce the synthesis
of PAF
Pharmacology of
Bradykinins
*Peptide Derivatives
Bradykinins
•Bradykinin is a peptide that promotes inflammation
•Bradykinin is a physiologically and pharmacologically active
peptide of the kinin group of proteins, consisting of nine amino
acids
•It causes arterioles to dilate via the release of prostacyclin, nitric
oxide, and endothelium-derived hyperpolarizing factor
•It causes veins constrict, via prostaglandin F2, thereby leading to
leakage into capillary beds, due to the increased pressure in the
capillaries
*
B
1 receptor: expressed only as a result of tissue injury; play a
role in chronic pain and in inflammation
B
2 receptor: constitutively expressed and participates in
bradykinin vasodilatory role.
B
1 and B
2 receptors belong to G protein coupled
receptor
*
*potent endothelium-dependent vasodilator
*mild diuretic
*released locally from mast
cells and basophils during tissue damage; having
role in inflammatory processes
Pharmacology of
Angiotensins
*Angiotensin is a protein hormone that
causes blood vessels to become narrower
*It helps to maintain blood pressure and
fluid balance in the body
Angiotensin
*
•The liver creates and releases a protein called angiotensinogen
• This is then broken up by renin, an enzyme produced in
the kidney, to form angiotensin I
• This form of the hormone is not known to have any particular
biological function in itself but, is an important precursor for
angiotensin II
• As it passes in the bloodstream through the lungs and kidneys, it
is further metabolised to produce angiotensin II by the action of
angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE). The overall effect of
angiotensin II is to increase blood pressure, body water
and sodium content
*Pharmacological Actions of
Angiotensins
Blood vessels – it increases blood pressure by causing constriction
(narrowing) of the blood vessels
Nerves: it increases the sensation of thirst, the desire for salt,
encourages the release of other hormones that are involved in fluid
retention
Adrenal glands: it stimulates production of the hormone aldosterone,
resulting in the body retaining sodium and losing potassium from
the kidneys
The kidneys: it increases sodium retention and alters the way the
kidneys filter blood. This increases water reabsorption in the kidney to
increase blood volume and blood pressure