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Adrenergic blocking agents: Lect 7 Flashcards

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function of adrenergic antagonists depends on

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  • selectivity for alpha and beta receptors
  • degree to which a tissue is innervated by alpha and beta
    • if alpha is blocked, beta will dominate and vice versa
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Effects of alpha receptor blocker on the cardiovascular system

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  • decreases vasoconstriction (arteries and veins)
  • lowers peripheral vascular resistance and decreases blood pressure
  • decreased BP activates baroreflex
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Are the effects of alpha receptor blocker on the cardiovascular system more pronounced when a person is standing or lying down?

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  • Alpha blockade lowers peripheral vascular resistance and decreases blood pressure
  • This effect is greater when the patient is standing than supine, as the prevailing sympathetic tone will be higher when standing
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how do alpha blockades result in reflex tachycardia

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  1. decreased blood pressure -> stimulate the baroreceptors to increase sympathetic stimulation and decrease vagal tone
  2. if the drug also blocks α2 receptors, NE release may increase and cause further stimulation of β receptors in the heart
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how can alpha blockades lead to postural hypotension

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  • Postural hypotension may occur due to blockade of α1 receptors in venous smooth muscle: when the patient stands up the veins don’t contract enough, filling pressure decreases, and the blood pressure drops
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Explain why alpha blockades are used to reverse the response to epinephrine

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  • epinephrine stimulates alpha, beta1, and beta2 receptors and normally causes an increase in systolic pressure and an increased heart rate
  • Blocking the alpha effect allows the beta receptor mediated vasodilation to be dominant, so that blood pressure is decreased, rather than increased.
  • The effects of epinephrine now resemble those of isoproterenol.
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pulse pressure

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difference between the systolic and diastolicpressure readings.

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diastolic pressure is created by tone of what receptor

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alpha 1 receptor

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pulse pressure is created by tone of what receptor

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beta

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what drugs are used to treat BPH benign prostatic hyperplasia

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alpha blockers

  • cause decreased resistance to urine flow
    • prostate, sphincters, and base of bladder relax
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alpha blockers have what effect on eye

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  • miosis
    • iris radial muscles of the pupil relax
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alpha blockers have what effect on nose

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  • nasal stuffiness
    • vasodilation in nasal mucosa
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What drug class is Phentolamine in?

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  • competitive alpha1 and alpha 2 antagonist
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Phentolamine has what cardiovascular effects

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  • Decreases peripheral resistance and blood pressure (especially diastolic) due to blockade of α1 receptors
  • Baroreceptor reflex as well as increased NE release in the heart (α2 blockade) may cause cardiac stimulation
    • NE stimulates beta receptors which increase HR
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side effects of Phentolamine

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  • tachycardia
  • arrhythmia, MI
  • hypotension
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clinical use of Phentolamine

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  • used rarely
    • hypertensive crisis due to pheochromocytoma or in patients on monoamine oxidase (MOA) inhibitors
    • prevent necrosis after local infusion of alpha agonists
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which drug class is Phenoxybenzamine (Dibenzyline) in?

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  • Irreversible αlpha blocker
  • Effects last several days until new receptors are formed
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effect of Phenoxybenzamine (Dibenzyline) on CV system? What makes this effect more pronounced?

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  • Tachycardia may occur from beta 1 stimulation and increased sympathetic stimulation due to lowered blood pressure
  • α-receptor blockade decreases vasoconstriction produced by sympathetic stimulation
    • Effect is small when the person is lying down and sympathetic tone is low, but increases if the person stands, or if sympathetic tone is increased due to reduced blood volume
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clinical use of Phenoxybenzamine (Dibenzyline)

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pheochromocytoma: hormone-secreting tumor that can occur in the adrenal glands that can cause life-threatening HTN

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side effects of Phenoxybenzamine (Dibenzyline)

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  • postural hypotension
  • tachycardia
  • nasal congestion
  • inhibit ejaculation
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What is pheochromocytoma? How does it manifest?

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  • tumor that releases NE and epinephrine
  • often indicated by sudden-onset severe HTN, tachycardia, and arrhythmia
  • *measure 24-hr urine NE and VMA
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which drug class is Prazosin (Minipress) in?

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  • α1 receptor antagonist
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cardiovascular effects of Prazosin (Minipress)

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  • relaxes both arterial and venous smooth muscle through α1 blockade
    • decreases peripheral vascular resistance and venous return, so blood pressure drops
    • lack of α2 blockade reduces likelihood of reflex tachycardia, as NE release is not increased
  • decreases sympathetic outflow from the CNS, and may inhibit the baroreceptor reflex in hypertensive patients, again contributing to the lack of tachycardia
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clinical use of Prazosin (Minipress)

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  • treatment of hypertension • treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
    • very useful in men who have both hypertension and BPH
  • has beneficial effect on lipids
  • **must be given twice daily
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side effects of Prazosin (Minipress); Explain the first dose phenomenon

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  • marked postural hypotension (orthostatic hypotension) and syncope may occur 30-90 minutes after the first dose of the drug
  • since the effect is greatest if the patient is standing, it is minimized by having the patient take a very low first dose at bedtime, so that they remain lying down for several hours
  • may recur if the dose is increased, or another antihypertensive drug is added
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which drug class is Tamsulosin in?

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  • alpha 1A selective
    • ​important in prostate
    • has little effect on blood vessels and BP
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What drug class are Terazosin (Hytrin), Doxazosin (Cardura) in?

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  • alpha 1 receptor antagonist
  • similar to prazosin but given once daily
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clinical use of Tamsulosin (Flomax)

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  • Relaxes the prostate, the base of the bladder and the bladder sphincter, making urination easier in men
  • Very effective for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia
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main side effect of Tamsulosin (Flomax)

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difficulty with ejaculation

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Which drug class is Alfuzosin (Uroxatral) in? common side effect?

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  • alpha 1 A selective
  • similar to Tamsulosin
  • dizziness
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which drug class is Yohimbine in?

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  • α2 selective antagonist
  • blocks presynaptic α2 receptors and increases NE release
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CV effects of Yohimbine

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  • because it increases NE release, it increases BP and HR
  • can be dangerous in men with untreated or uncontrolled HTN
33
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Yohimbine is sold as a “natural” alternative to viagra. efficacy has not been demonstrated in humans. This drug may interfere with the effect of what drug

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clonidine

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