Adrenergic Pharmacology Flashcards
primary NT at sympathetic post-ganglionic neuron-effector cell synapses
Norepinephrine
EXCEPTIONS
- eccrine sweat glands
2. vasodilator sympathetic fibers
VasoDILATORY
Dopamine
VasoCONSTRICTIVE
Norepinephrine
Inhibits rate-limiting step in NE synthesis
inhibits tyrosine hydroxylation to DOPA
Metyrosine
vesicular transport of NE and Dopa inhibited…
Reserpine
transport of NE and Dopa into vesicles inactivated by…
monoamine oxidase
increase stores of NE and Dopa
MAOIs
inhibit entry of Ca, which triggers interaction among SNARE proteins
Guanethidine
promoted entry of Ca
Amphetamines and Tyramine (can also increase tryptophan)
diffusion and reuptake via NET and DAT in synaptic cleft inhibited by…
Cocaine and TCAs
metabolisation by MAO and COMT into metanephrines and VMA inhibited by…
MAOIs and COMT inhibitors (capone)