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Dr. Matt and Dr. Mike's Medical Podcast

Anti-Inflammatory Drugs | NSAIDs, Antihistamines, and Steroids

Dec 16, 2023
02:03:15
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The podcast discusses inflammation and the drugs used to limit it, including NSAIDs, antihistamines, and steroids. They also share personal anecdotes about vomiting and loss of consciousness. Other topics include the role of nutritional deficits in infection risk, the process of inflammation, targets for drug interventions, the function of bradykinin in inflammation, callicrine activation and its role in tissue damage, and the risks of NSAIDs. They also explore adrenal gland functions, cortisol's role in stress response, glucocorticoids, and express gratitude to listeners.
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Quick takeaways

  • Antihistamines can block the effects of histamine, reducing inflammation and associated symptoms.
  • Drugs that block or antagonize bradykinin receptors may be used to reduce inflammation in conditions such as hereditary angioedema and chronic inflammatory diseases.

Deep dives

Histamine and its effects on inflammation

Histamine is a pro-inflammatory chemical that is released during an allergic response or tissue damage. It causes vasodilation, increased vascular permeability, and changes in pain perception. Antihistamines, such as loratidine and cetirizine, can block the effects of histamine, reducing inflammation and associated symptoms. Histamine also has other effects in the body, such as wakefulness and appetite regulation.

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