Adrenergic Agonists Flashcards
alpha or beta receptor activation. inactiv by COMT or MAO. poor oral abs. cannot readily cross BBB.
Catecholamines
alpha or beta receptors. lipid soluble. maybe orally administered
Non-catecholamines
What kind of uptake via NET? Uptake 1.
Neuronal
Uptake 2 is what kind of uptake?
Extra-neuronal
Which catecholamine(s) are removed by uptake 1?
NE
Which catecholamine(s) are removed via uptake 2?
Epi and Isoproterenol
Final product of MAO/COMT degradation?
MHGP
MHGP is converted mostly to:
VMA
Increased levels of catecholamines and its metabolites in urine could indicate:
Pheochromocytoma
Bound to surface membrane of mitochondria. Present in liver and intestinal epithelium. Converts catecholamines and other monoamines.
MAO
Example of MAO inhibitor
Pargyline
Acts through methylation of catechol-OH group into a methoxy derivative.
COMT
Where can COMT be found?
Adrenal medulla and other cells and tissues. Not found in noradrenergic neurons.
Action of catecholamines and sympathomimetics on alpha 1 receptor
Peripheral excitatory on smooth muscles:
vasoconstriction, goosebumps, contraction of radial muscles of iris (mydriasis)
Action of catecholamines and sympathomimetics on beta 2
Peripheral inhibitory:
relaxation of detrusor ms (prevents voiding), bronchial ms, GIT ms.
Action of catecholamines and sympathomimetics on beta 1
Positive chronotropy, inotropy, dromotropy
Action of catecholamines and sympathomimetics on beta 3
Mobilization of energy stores: Increased glucose and free fatty acids
Action of catecholamines and sympathomimetics on pancreatic alpha cells (which type of adrenergic receptor?)
Beta receptor.
Increases glucagon.
Action of catecholamines and sympathomimetics on pancreatic beta cells (which type of adrenergic receptor?)
Beta 2 receptor: increases insulin.
Alpha 2 receptor: inhibition of insulin, induces glucagon
Effect of epinephrine on insulin?
inhibition via alpha 2 activation