Adrenergics:β adrenergic receptor antagonists

Question 1

Minor actions of B adrenergic recpetor antagonists

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partial agonists (i.e., activate β receptors partially in the absence of catecholamines; however, the intrinsic activities of these drugs are much less thana full agonist);

• local anesthetic or quinidine-like activity
• block α1 receptors
• vasodilating properties

Question 2

Non-Subtype-Selective β Adrenergic Receptor Antagonists known as

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(“First Generation”)

Question 3

Prototype B adrenergic receptor antagonists

Answer 3

Propranolol

Question 4

Propranolol works by:

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Competitive reversible blockade of both β1 and β2 receptors

Question 5

Propranolol works on B1, B2, both receptors

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both

Question 6

Propranolol is used for:

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Hypertension -
Angina -
Certain cardiac arrhythmias due to excess catecholamines or that respond to a
reduction in heart rate/AV conduction velocity
- Acute myocardial infarction
- Pheochromocytoma (adrenal tumor =excess NE
- Migraine prophylaxis

Question 7

Side effects of propranolol on
HR
Airway
sugars
others

Answer 7

Side Effects

• Cardiac depression, bradycardia/heart block
• May increase airway resistance
• Mask symptoms of hypoglycemia
• Sedation, impotence, nightmares

Question 8

A patient has asthma and congestive heart failure. is propranonolol safe?

Answer 8

Use with caution in patients with:

Question 9

If a patient has bradyarrhythmias, AV block or hypotension, are we safe to prescribe propranolol?

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prescribe propranolol with caution, may exacerbate those

Question 10

What drug should we be wary of when prescribing heart meds to individual with insulin-dependent diabetes?

Answer 10

Propranolol

insulin-dependent diabetes prone to hypoglycemic episodes

Question 11

supersensitivity to β adrenergic stimulation which may cause angina, arrhythmias, or infarction could be caused by

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Withdrawal syndrome from propranolol

Question 12

Timolol (Timoptic®) is:

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non-selective β receptor antagonist

Question 13

Therapeutic use of timolol

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angina/hypertension/pherochromocytoma/ arrythmias d/t excess catecholamines/ acute myocardial infarction
same as propranolol

Question 14

widely used in the treatment of wide angle glaucoma

Answer 14

Timolol

Question 15

How does timolol help with wide angle glaucoma

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• decreases aqueous humor formation by ciliary epithelium leading to decreased intraocular pressure

Question 16

What affect does timolol have on pupil size and accomidation?

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• does not affect pupil size or accommodation and is devoid of blurred vision and night blindness seen with miotics

Question 17

What is the benefit to a pt with wide angle glaucoma to systemic installation of Timolol?

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• small amounts can be absorbed systemically after installation in eye; use with caution in patients with cardiac disease

Question 18

β1 – Selective Adrenergic Receptor Antagonists

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(“Second Generation”)

Question 19

Prototype 2nd generation drug

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– Metoprolol (Lopressor®)

Question 20

(“Second Generation”)

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β1 – Selective Adrenergic Receptor Antagonists

Question 21

Major pharmacological actions of Metoprolol

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• Competitive, reversible β1 receptor blocker

- at low doses is more selective at blocking the β1 receptor (~10-fold selective)

Question 22

What dose is metoprolol best as selectively blocking the B1 receptor

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low dose… 10 fold more selecive

Question 23

Metoprolol is a
reversible/non-reversible
competitive/non-competitive
B1/B2 receptor blocker

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competitive
reversible
B1

Question 24

Metoprolol has same therapeutic effects as:

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propranolol

Question 25

treat heart failure
only three β blockers
tested in clinical studies and proven to slow rate of heart failure progression and to increase survival time

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(metoprolol,carvedilol, bisoprolol)

Question 26

For Metoprolol the side effects are similar to propranolol except….

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• less bronchoconstriction at lower doses

Question 27

Atenolol is orally active: dosing is:

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once a day

Question 28

Does atenolol penetrate the CNS

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does not penetrate into the CNS – less CNS side effects -

Question 29

What do we use atenolol for?

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therapeutic use: similar to propranolol (except for migraine prophylaxis)

Question 30

Atenolol is:

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B1 antagonist

Question 31

β receptor antagonists with additional cardiovascular effects

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(“Third Generation”)

Question 32

“Third Generation” drugs include

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Labetalol

Carvedilol

Question 33

competitive antagonist of α1 receptor and both β receptors (non-selective)
- therapeutic use: essential hypertension (oral) and hypertensive emergencies
(IV)

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Labetalol

Question 34

therapeutic use: essential hypertension (oral) and hypertensive emergencies
(IV)

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Labetalol

Question 35

competitive antagonist of α1 receptor and both β receptors (non-selective) -
also has anti-oxidant properties and anti-inflammatory effects
- blocks L-type calcium channels at higher doses

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Carvedilol (Coreg®) -

Question 36

therapeutic use: chronic heart failure, hypertension, and acute MI

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Carvedilol

Question 37

Carvedilol is a competitive antagonist of :

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α1 receptor and both β receptors (non-selective)

Question 38

at higher doses, carvedilol will:

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blocks L-type calcium channels