(6) Autonomic Nervous System Drugs II (Norepinephrine & Epinephrine) Flashcards
Epinephrine (Class, Receptor Affinity, Dose-Dependent Effects, Uses, Adverse effects)
- Class: Non-selective, direct adrenergic agonist
- Receptor Affinity: Alpha 1 = Alpha 2; Beta 1 = Beta 2;
- Dose-Dep Effects:
- Low dose = Beta effects; - High dose = Alpha 1 effects - Uses: Anaphylactic shock, cardiac arrest, topical vasoconstriction
- Adverse effects: tremor, palpitations, headache & arrhythmias
Norepinephrine (Class, Receptor Affinity, Uses, Adverse effects)
- Class: Non-selective direct adrenergic agonist
- Receptor Affinity: Alpha 1 = Alpha 2; Beta 1 »_space; Beta 2
- Uses: Hypotension
- Adverse effects: tremor, palpitations, headache & arrhythmias
- Greater peripheral vascular resistive effects than epinephrine (b/c less Beta 2 binding, which causes vasodilation)
Isoproterenol (Class, Receptor Affinity, Uses, Adverse effects)
- Class: Non-selective direct adrenergic BETA agonist
- Receptor Affinity: Beta 1 = Beta 2
- Uses: potent vasodilator (Beta 2 effects), inotropic agent (increase force of contraction) (Beta 1 effects)
- Adverse effects: tachycardia & arrhythmias
Dobutamine (Class, Receptor Affinity, Uses, Adverse effects)
- Class: Selective Beta-1 Agonist
- Receptor Affinity: Beta 1 > Beta 2»_space;» Alpha
- Uses: Acute heart failure, (potent inotropic agent) & Cardiac stress testing
- Adverse: HTN & tachycardia
Albuterol, Levalbuterol & Salmeterol (Class, Effects, Uses)
- Class: Selective Beta 2 Agonist
- Effects: Bronchodilation
- Uses: Asthma & COPD
Terbutaline (Class, Route of Administration: Effects & Uses)
- Class: Selective Beta 2 Agonist
- ROA: Effects & Uses:
- PO = Bronchodilation; Asthma
- IV = Uterus smooth muscle relaxation; Delay premature labor
Phenylephrine (Class, Route of Administration: Effects & Uses)
- Class: Selective Alpha 1 Agonist
- ROA: Effects & uses
- IV: Vasoconstriction; Hypotension & Shock
- PO: OTC decongestant
Oxymetazoline (Class, Uses & Adverse Effects)
“Afrin” Nasal Spray
- Class: Selective Alpha 1 Agonist
- Uses: Topical nasal decongestant
- Adverse effects: Rebound congestion (Tachyphylaxis) if used more than several days
Clonidine (Class, Uses & ROA)
- Class: Selective Alpha 2 Agonist
- Uses: Centrally acting anti-HTN agent & Attenuating substance withdrawal symptoms
- PO or Transdermal patch
Alpha-Methyldopa (Class & Uses)
- Class: Selective Alpha 2 Agonist
- Uses: Centrally acting anti-HTN agent
- Useful during pregnancy
Amphetamine & Methamphetamine (Class, Mechanism, Effects & Chemical Characteristics)
- Class: Indirect Adrenergic Agonist
- Mechanism: Stimulate presynaptic NE & Dopamine release
- Effects:
- Stimulatory on mood/alertness
- Apetite depressant
- Peripheral vasoconstriction
- Cardiac stimulant - Chemical Characteristics: Lipid soluble, thus enters CNS
Methylphenidate (Class, Mechanism, Effects & Chemical Characteristics)
“Ritalin”: Amphetamine derivative w/ similar action
- Class: Indirect Adrenergic Agonist
- Mechanism: Stimulate presynaptic NE & Dopamine release
- Effects:
- Stimulatory on mood/alertness
- Apetite depressant
- Peripheral vasoconstriction
- Cardiac stimulant - Chemical Characteristics: Lipid soluble, thus enters CNS
Cocaine (Class, Mechanism & Effects)
Similar to Amphetamine: shorter/more intense
- Class Indirect Adrenergic Agonist
- Mechanism: Blocks NET & DAT reuptake of NE, Dopamine & Serotonin
- Effects:
- Peripheral vasoconstriction
- Cardiac stimulant
- Local anesthetic (ocular surgery)
Tyramine (Class, Mechanism & Adverse effects)
Naturally occurring amine found in fermented products (cheese, sausage, red wine, beer, bananas, avocados, canned meats, sardines & yeast supplements)
- Class: Indirect Adrenergic Agonist
- Mechanism: Increases NE release
- Adverse effects: can cause HTN crisis w/ MAO inhibitors (used for depression)
Dopamine (Class, Receptor Affinity, Dose-Dependent Effects, Uses & Adverse Effects)
- Class: Mixed Adrenergic Agonist
- Receptor Affinity: D1 = D2»_space; Beta 1»_space; Alpha 1
- Dose-Dep Effects:
- Low dose: D receptor (increase renal blood flow)
- Med dose: D + Beta 1 receptors
- High dose: D + Beta 1 + Alpha 1 receptors - Uses: Cardiogenic shock & Acute renal failure
- Adverse effects @ high doses: tremor, palpitations, headache & arrhythmias
Ephedrine (Class, Mechanism, Effects)
Natural product in Ma-Haung plant
- Class: Mixed Adrenergic Agonist
- Mechanism: Alpha & Beta receptor Agonist + NE release
- Effects: Similar to Epinephrine @ high doses