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PDA II - Exam 2

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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
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