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PDA II - Exam 2
MoA/Classes/random
Question | Answer |
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hemicholinium | blocks active transport of choline |
vesamicol | blocks active transport of ACh into vesicle |
botulinum toxin | blocks proteins that are needed to cause vesicles to fuse & release ACh |
acetylcholinesterase (AChE) | terminates actions of ACh through metabolism |
catecholamines | NE, epi, dopamine |
nicotinic receptors | excitatory; located at ganglia of SNS and PSNS; also skeletal muscle receptors on muscle |
muscarinic receptors | metabotropic; located at the end organs of the PSNS |
M 1, 3, 5 odd numbers | coupled to Gq which activates phospholipase C leading to 2nd messengers IP3 and DAG --> incr intracellular Ca++ levels effects: incr secretions from glands, incr contractions of GI, bladder, bronchial smooth muscle |
M 2, 4 even numbers | coupled to Gi or Go which inhibits adenylate cyclase (cAMP formation), this inhibits voltage-gated channels, and activates K+ channels effect: slow HR and contraction |
adrenergic receptors | alpha and beta |
a 1 receptors | subdivided into 1A, 1B, 1D major func: vasoconstriction linked to Gq proteins and coupled to phospholipase C and A to produce 2nd messengers IP3, Dag, and archidonate |
a 2 receptors | subdivided into 1A, 2B, 2C major func: acts on neurones to decrease further release of NT's!!! linked to Gi proteins (inhibitory proteins) and coupled to adenylate cyclase to inhibit cAMP |
B receptors | all of these linked to Gs proteins which are coupled to adenylate cyclase to inhibit cAMP |
B1 receptors | heart; major function is to act to increase HR and force of contraction |
B2 receptors | blood vessels; major functino is to cause relaxation of smooth muscle - blood vessels, bronchioles, GI tract and eye |
B3 receptors | major function may be in lipolysis and thermogenesis |
a-methyltyrosine (Metyrosine) | adrenergic: inbhibits tyrosine hydroxylase; adrenergic; sometimes used to treat pheochromocytoma (tumor relasing too much epi and NE) |
tyramine | adrenergic: a "false transmitter" which displaces NE found in foods such as cheese, wine, some meats |
ephedrine | adrenergic: enhances release of NE and acts as an ALPHA and BETA agonist adverse effect can be HTN ma huang contains ephedrine |
amphetamine | adrenergic: enhances release of NE and acts as an ALPHA and BETA agonist |
reserpine | adrenergic: blocks the vesicular MA transporter depleting NE (won't store or transport) - first drug found to interfere with SNS, earliest antiHTN |
dimethylphenylpiperazinium (DMPP) | nicotinic agonist stimulates autonomic ganglionic cells selectively |
trimethaphan | ganglionic blocking agent (nicotonic antagonist) |
hexamthonium | ganglionic blocking agent (nicotonic antagonist) |
atropine | non-selective muscarinic antagonist TERTIARY amine - used to be given for eye exams? from Atropa Belladonna (Deadly Nightshade) more later |
newer subtype selective cholinergic antagonist | pirenzepine (M1) |
newer subtype selective cholinergic antagonist | tripitramine (M2) |
newer subtype selective cholinergic antagonist | darifenacin (M3) |
phenylephrine | A1 AGonist |
clonidine | A2 AGonist |
isoproterenol | B AGonist (non-selective) |
dobutamine | B1 AGonist |
terbutaline | B2 AGonist |
prazosin | A1 ANTAGonist |
yohimbine | A2 ANTAGonist |
atenolol | B1 ANTAgonist |
neostigmine | AChE inhibitor |
cocaine | blocks NE transporter (reuptake) |
selegiline | MAOI (MAO metabolizes catecholamines) |
acetylcholine | DIRECT acting cholinergic agonist - choline ester acts at muscarinic and nictonic receptors NOT used clinically bc it's not selective and is susceptible to rapid hydrolysis QUATERNARY Nitrogen |
methacholine | DIRECT acting cholinergic agonist - choline ester |
carbachol | DIRECT acting cholinergic agonist - choline ester |
bethanechol | DIRECT acting cholinergic agonist - choline ester |
muscarine | DIRECT acting cholinergic agonist - naturally occurring alkaloid QUATERNARY Nitrogen |
pilocarpine | DIRECT acting cholinergic agonist - naturally occurring alkaloid TERTIARY Nitrogen |
arecoline | DIRECT acting cholinergic agonist - naturally occurring alkaloid |
nicotine | DIRECT acting cholinergic agonist - naturally occurring alkaloid |
methacholine (B-methylcholine acetate) | muscarinic agonist; NO activity at nicotinic receptors (because of the methyl group attached to the carbonyl/nicotinic side of the molecule) |
Bethanecol (B-methylcholine carbamate) | LONG-acting SELECTIVE muscarinic agonist - carbamate slows hydrolysis and the beta methyl changes the selectivity to muscarinic |
acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEI) | INDIRECT acting cholinergic agonist compete with ACh for active site on AChE (ACh - parasympathomimetic (mimicking actions/helping actions of ACh) |
pyridostigmine | non-competitive reversible ACh inhibitor - carbamic acid derivative TERTIARY amine |
neostigmine | non-competitive reversible ACh inhibitor - carbamic acid derivative TERTIARY amine |
physiostigmine | non-competitive reversible ACh inhibitor - carbamic acid derivative TERTIARY amine |
demarcarium | non-competitive reversible ACh inhibitor - carbamic acid derivative |
ambenonium | non-competitive reversible ACh inhibitor - carbamic acid derivative |
echotiophate | irreversible inhibitor of ACh - organophosphate |
parathion | irreversible inhibitor of ACh - organophosphate - insecticide |
malathion | irreversible inhibitor of ACh - organophosphate - insecticide |
organosphosphates | bind irreversibly to active site of ACh Esterase; causes the HoH step fo the reaction to be slower if not absent |
2-PAM (2-pyridineal doximethyliodide) | antidotal therapy for organophosphates - attracted to the anionic site (serine) on enzyme --> regenerate the enzyme AND generate an inactive poison molecule - has to be given IMMEDIATELY |
pralidoxime | antidotal therapy for organophosphates - attracted to the anionic site (serine) on enzyme --> regenerate the enzyme AND generate an inactive poison molecule - has to be given IMMEDIATELY |
organophosphates - nerve gasses | sarin, soman, tabun |
AChE Function | nucelophilic attack by serine hydrolyzes ACh giving choline and an acetylated enzyme; acteylated enzyme is rapidly hydrolyzed to regenerate the active enzyme |
reversible inhibiton of AChE | nucleophilic attack by serine hydrolyzes drug to give a carbamalated enzyme; carbamalated enzyme can't breakdown ACh; the carbamylated enzyme is slowly hydrolyzed and eventually the regerated enzyme is active again |
irreversible inhibition of AChE | nucleophilic attach by serine hydrolyzes drug/toxin to give a phosphorylated enzyme; phosphorylated enzyme is VERY resistant to hydrolysis, especially after "aging" (2-PAM can dephosphorylate enzyme if aging hasn't occurred) |
SLUDGE | cholinergic - parasympathomimetic salivation, lacrimation, urination, diarrhea, gastric emptying, emesis |
DUMBELS | cholinergic - parasympathomimetic diarrhea/diaphoresis, urination, miosis, bradycardia/bronchorrhea, emesis/emptying, lacrimation, salivation |
MTWHFS | cholinergic - nicotinic mydriasis, tachycardia, weakness, hypertension, fasciculations, seizures |
carbachol (Isopto-carbachol) | DIRECT acting cholinergic agonist - tx for glaucoma |
pilocarpine (Isopto-carpine, Ocusert) | DIRECT acting cholinergic agonist - tx for glaucoma |
physostigmine (Isopto-eserine) | INDIRECT acting cholinergic agonist - tx for glaucoma |
echotiophate (Phospholine iodide) | INDIRECT acting cholinergic agonist - tx for glaucoma |
cholinergic agonists for glaucoma - mech of action | allow for increased drainage via canal and meshwork net effect: increase aqueous humor outflow, decrease IOP |
cholinergic agonists for glaucoma - side effects | blurred far vision diminished visual acuity in low light both tend to diminish with chronic use |
also useful in glaucoma | beta blocker - decrease inflow of fluid |
clinical uses of cholinergic agonists | GI or GU disorders Myasthenia gravis (and Alzheimers?) - diagnostic test and tx prophylaxis in cholinesterase poisoning |
bethanechol (Urecholine) | DIRECT acting cholinergic agonist - orally or SQ induces peristaltic activity of the gut and stimulates bladder contraction |
bethanechol contraindications | peptic ulcers UT obstruction anything else PSNS - side effects |
edrophonium | INDIRECT cholinergic agonist - blocks AChE diagnostic test for M gravis VERY SHORT ACTING |
pyridostigmine (Mestinon) | INDIRECT cholinergic agonist - AChE inhibitor, REVERSIBLE oral admin, slow onset (1-2 hr), LONG duration of action (8-12 hr) - tx of M gravis |
neostigmine (Prostigmine | INDIRECT cholinergic agonist - AChE inhbitor, REVERSIBLE oral admin, RAPID onset (10-30 min), intermediate duration of action (2-4 hr) - tx of M gravis |
pyridostigmine | prophylaxis for cholinesterase poisoning? not used for this anymore though (because it penetrates the BB barrier and causes issues) |
anticholinergic effects | anti-SLUDGE dry mouth dry eyes tachycardia urinary retention decr gastric scretion & GI motility (low dose effects listed first) |
agonists | slim sleek basic, tend to be hydrophilic job = to activate receptor (full = efficacy) |
antagonists | bulkly, hydrophilic job = to cover the receptor (full = no "efficacy") |
ipratropium | anti-cholinergic QUATERNARY amine |
tiotropium | anti-cholinergic QUATERNARY amine |
scopolamine | anti-cholinergic TERTIARY amine |
homatropine (Isopto homatropine) | anti-cholinergic - clinical use for eye exams TOPICAL admin, minimal systemic effects; duration of action 30-90 min |
tropicamide (Mydriacil) | anti-cholinergic - clinical use for eye exams TOPICAL admin, minimal systemic effects; duration of action 30-90 min |
cyclopentolate (Cyclogyl) | anti-cholinergic - clinical use for eye exams TOPICAL admin, minimal systemic effects; duration of action 30-90 min |
anti-cholinergics for eye dilation | produce mydriatic (dilation) and cycloplegic (fixed far vision) effects reduction in lacrimal secretions no major effect on IOP SEs: photophobia, blurred near vision |
anti-cholinergics for cardiovascular | increase HR (block vagus nerve) no major change in BV tone (no effect on BP even though CO increases) |
atropine | anti-cholinergic cardiovascular use coronary care units/surgical wards - to stop vagal tone (incr) from decreasing heart rate SE = ATROPINE FLUSH (body can't sweat) |
anti-cholinergics for respiratory SE's = dry mouth | blocks PSNS tone acting with SNS to control bronchodilation blocks PSNS invoked response to allergens and chemicals clinical uses = bronchodilation (effect more pronounced in COPD pts), during surgery |
ipratropium (Atrovent) | anti-cholinergic for bronchodilation in asthma and COPD pts - good at preventing constriction not stopping it (bad rescue agent) |
tiotropium (Spiriva) | anti-cholinergic for bronchodilation in asthma and COPD pts - good at preventing constriction not stopping it (bad rescue agent) |
anti-cholinergics to prevent choking in surgery | including atropine... to prevent increased secretions of mouth and lungs due to drugs (anesthetics, morphine, NMJ blockers) from accumulating - will prevent these secretions! results in super dry mouth |
anti-cholinergics gastro-intestinal effects | reduce salivary secretions reduce gastric acid secretion (although H2 blockers and PPIs more effective for PUD and GERD) relaxation of GI smooth muscle - clinically not used as much bc questionable efficacy and need high doses (more SE's) |
dicyclomine (Bentyl) | has some anti-cholinergic actions used for cramping |
anti-cholinergics genitourinary uses and SE's | uinhibited bladder syndrome, bladder spasms, OA bladder, incontinence, enuresis SE's: xerostomia, blurred vision, constipation (peripheral M3) drowsiness, DZ, confusion (more in elderly - central M1 effects) |
oxybutynin (Ditropan) | genitourinary Anti-cholinergic high incidence of antimusc effects, particularly dry mouth TRANSDERMAL and TOPICAL admin better tolerated |
tolterodine (Detrol) | genitourinary Anti-cholinergic seems to have selectivity for bladder tissue - better tolerated |
tropsium (Sanctura) | genitourinary Anti-cholinergic QUATERNARY amine limits CNS effects |
solifenacin (Vesicare) | genitourinary Anti-cholinergic suggested to be more selective for M3 receptor over M1 --> reduced CNS side effects |
darifenicin (Enablex) | genitourinary Anti-cholinergic suggested to be more selective for M3 receptor over M1 --> reduced CNS side effects |
physostigmine | NEVER USE IN A PT WITH EKG ABNORMALITY - can result in vagal block - normally tx for anticholinergic overdose |
atropine overdose | CNS problems can get so bad that it can result in convulsions and death body temp goes WAY up |
anti-cholinergics for cholinergic crisis/poisonings | - overdose of chol agonists or AChE inhibitors for MG or AD - organophosphate poisoning (2-PAM and atropine) |
nicotine | ganglionic drug low dose - stimulatory on N receptors high - produces depolarizing blockade drug wants to distribute (lipophil) NO CLINICAL USE (other than smoking cessation) |
hexamethonium | ganglionic blocker |
trimethaphan | ganglionic blocker |
mecamylamine | ganglionic blocker |
ganglionic blockers | block all transmission through the ganglia (both SNS & PSNS) drugs very good at lowering BP (1st antiHTN) block baroreceptor SE - urinary retention, constipation, can't active BP when exercising! |
Norepinephrine | interacts with receptors upon release from postganglionic nerves of SNS - primarily a NT, also a hormone |
Epinephrine | interacts with receptors upon release from adrenal medulla - primarily a hormone, also a NT in CNS |
indirect acting adrenergic | - causes release of NE/Epi - blocking reuptake** main one - inhibit metabolism |
R-isomer catecholamine | 25x MORE POTENT than the S-isomer |
MAO | enzyme found in GIT and synapse of noradrenergic neurons |
COMT | enzyme found in liver and adrenergic synapse |
NE - receptors | Alpha 1, Beta 1 |
Epi - receptors (epi does it all!) | Alpha 1, Beta 1, Beta 2 **high dose looks like NE (effects) |
Isopreterenol | Beta 1, Beta 2 |
B-adrenergic agonists clinical use | - asthma and COPD (B2) - stimulating the heart (B1) - preventing pre-term labor (B2, terbutaline) |
isopreterenol | NON-selective B agonist can cause tachycardia, not selective enough to avoid SEs |
metaproterenol | B2 SELECTIVE agonist - short acting |
albuterol (Ventolin, Proventil) | B2 SELECTIVE agonist - short acting |
terbuatline (Brethine) | B2 SELECTIVE agonist - short acting |
salmeterol (Serevent) | B2 SELECTIVE agonist - long acting |
formoterol (Foradil) | B2 SELECTIVE agonist - long acting |
side effect of B2 agonists | TREMORS! bc of receptors in skeletal muscle - decreases with time due to desensitization of receptors (be careful with this though!) TACHYCARDIA! due to a small amt of B2 receptors in the heart or indirectly due to baroreceptor (bc lowered BP) |
A1-agonists clinical use | systemic - tx for severe cases of HYPOtension, usually during surgery local - reduce bleeding at a surgical site - in eye to get red out! - decongestant (decr fluid to nose) |
tetrahydrozaline | A1-agonist for red eye |
naphozoline | A1-agonist decongestant |
A2-agonist | decrease presynaptic release of NE - could lower BP bc less vasoconstriction |
clonidine | A2-agonist - probably acts in CNS to produce anti-HTN effect |
amphetamine | INDIRECT acting adrenergic - increases release of NE (relies on a storage of NE already present) |
methamphetamine | INDIRECT acting adrenergic - increases release of NE (relies on a storage of NE already present) ** longer duration of actino due to steric hindrance to MAO, also more lipophilic brain quicker |
cocaine | INDIRECT acting adrenergic - reuptake inhibitor (of NE, Epi, and dopamine) can only have an effect when neuron is firing - can increase BP!!! |
ephedrine | MIXED acting adrenergic - release and at receptors - threo isomers (opposite) - more dramatic effect on HR, BP, and CNS excitation than pseudo - constricts urinary sphincter - can cause bronchodilation (good) |
pseudoephedrine | MIXED acting adrenergic - predom indirect though, release - erythro isomers (same) |
ephedrine contraindication | BPH!! this and psuedo alkaloid from plant "Ma Huang" |
phentolamine | NON-selective Alpha antagonist - increased release of NE (A2 lock) - vasodilation (A1 block) --> can lead to reflex tachycardia not used any more |
phenoxybenzamine | NON-selective Alpha antagonist - increased release of NE (A2 block) - vasodilation (A1 block) --> can lead to reflex tachycardia not used any more |
prazosin (Minipress) | Alpha 1 ANTAGonist - 1000x more potent at A1 than A2 for HTN and BPH vasodilates venous BV to decr venous return and CO, may decr TPR - may have effect in CNS (inhibit baroreflex) CAUTION - first dose syncope (50%) can also cause conge |
terazosin (Hytrin) | Alpha 1 ANTAGonist - similar profile to prazosin one added benefit for BPH: causes apoptosis in prostate cells (in addition to the A block) |
doxazosin (Cardura) | Alpha 1 ANTAGonist - similar profile to prazosin one added benefit for BPH: causes apoptosis in prostate cells (in addition to the A block) |
alfuzosin (Uroxatral) | Alpha 1 ANTAGonist - NOT approved for antiHTN but for BPH (can offlabel though) acts similarly as the other zosins |
tamsulosin (Flomax) | Alpha 1 ANTAGonist --> selective antag for prostate receptors! (A1a) - used ONLY for BPH (minimal effect on blood pressure) |
silodosin (Rapaflow) | Alpha 1 ANTAGonist --> selective antag for prostate receptors! (A1a) - used ONLY for BPH (minimal effect on blood pressure) |
yohimbine | Alpha 2 ANTAGonist - increase release of NE (A2 block) increases outflow from SNS and potentiates NE actions by blocking negative feedback - old wives tale tx for ED but no evidence |
non selective B blockers | can cause life threatening bronchoconstriction in asthma and COPD patients (although B-blockers have little effect on respiratory func in normal people) |
pushing a dose of selective | lose the selectivity the higher you push the dose |
propanolol | NON-selective B blocker (1st gen BB) |
pindolol | NON-selective B blocker (1st gen BB) has Intrinsic Sympathomimetic Activity - not clear if this is an advantage |
metoprolol (Lopressor) | Beta 1 ANTAGonist (2nd gen BB) |
atenolol (Tenormin) | Beta 1 ANTAGonist (2nd gen BB) |
labetolol (Normodyne) | NON-selective B blocker & A1 ANTAG (3rd gen BB) an additional CV effect bc of l |
carvedilol (Coreg) | NON-selective B blocker & A1 ANTAG (3rd gen BB) an additional CV effect bc of alpha BUT now back to nonselective |