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Alpha and Beta Adrenergics Flashcards

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Direct acting adrenergic receptor agonists

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Dopamine (Intropin)
Norepinephrine (Levophed)
Epinephrine (Adrenalin)

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alpha 2 receptors mainly mediate

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cardio control center in the CNS (brain stem)

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Beta 1 receptors mainly deal with what

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heart (cardiac muscle), control renin release in the kidney

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Beta 2 receptors mainly deal with what

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smooth muscle vasculature, skeletal muscle blood vessels, bronchiole smooth muscle and uterine smooth muscle

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direct acting alpha1 receptor agonists mediate

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vasoconstriction and can also mediate pupil dilation (radial muscle under alpha1 control)

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alpha 1 receptor agonists

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Phenylephrine (Neosynephrine)
Methoxamine (Vasoxyl)
Oxymetazoline (Visine)

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alpha 2 receptor agonists

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Clonidine (Catapres)
Methyldopa (Aldomet)
Guanabenz (Wytensin)
Guanfacine (Texex)
Tizanidine (Zanaflex)
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Non-selective beta receptor agonist

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Isoproterenol (Isuprel)

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Beta1-selective receptor agonists

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Dobutamine (Dobutrex)

Dopamine (Inotropin)

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Beta2-selective receptor agonists

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Terbutaline (Brethine, Bricanyl)
Metaproterenol (Metaprel, Alupent)
Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin)
Salmeterol (Serevent)
Ritodrine (Yutopar)
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What is the EC50?

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drug concentration at which 50% of the receptors are activated

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cardiovascular effects of alpha1 agonists

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vasoconstriction, which increases blood pressure

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cardiovascular effects of beta1 agonists

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expect increased heart rate, but baroreceptors increase vagal tone, which slows heart rate

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cardiovascular effects of beta2 agonists

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vasodilation, which decreases the blood pressure (drop in bp may also trigger baroreceptor reflex to increase heart rate)

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effects of norepinephrine on heart rate

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net effect = decreased heart rate
alpha1 agonist increases blood pressure but increases heart rate from beta1 agonist increases vagal tone, which decreases heart rate

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effects of epinephrine on heart rate

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observe expected increase in heart rate with beta1

alpha1 and beta2 essentially cancel out effects on blood pressure ( no change in BP)

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effects of isoproterenol on heart rate

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increase in heart rate
beta2 - decrease in blood pressure, increase heart rate
beta1 - increase in heart rate

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What type of agonist is l-Norephinephrine (Levophed)

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potent alpha and beta1 receptor agonist

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What is l-Norephinephrine used for?

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used as a pressor, drives blood pressure up, stimulates heart (slow/no change in heart rate)

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What type of agonist is Ephinephrine (Adrenalin)?

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potent alpha, beta1, and beta2 receptor agonist

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What is Ephinephrine (Adrenalin) used for?

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anaphylaxis, glaucoma, in combination with local anesthetics (vasoconstriction to keep anesthetic in area longer)

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What type of agonist is Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine)?

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potent alpha1 receptor agonist

very effective orally (not a substrate for COMT)

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What is Phenylephrine used for?

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nasal decongestant, mydriasis without cycloplegia (paralysis of ciliary muscle in eye), glaucoma, pressor (raises BP)

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What type of agonist is Naphazoline (Privine)

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partial agonist at alpha receptors

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What type of agonist is Tetrahydrozoline (Visine)

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partial agonist at alpha receptors

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What type of agonist is Oxymetazoline (Afrin, Visine)

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partial agonist at alpha receptors

27
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alpha1 agonist side effects

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changes in blood pressure (increase)

CNS stimulation at increased doses

28
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What are Nephazoline, Tetrahydrozoline, and Oxymetazoline used for?

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nasal and ophthalmic decongestants

OTC in nasal sprays

29
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What is the concern with Nephazoline, Tetrahydrozoline, and Oxymetazoline?

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Tachyphylaxis/Desensitization: causes alpha1 receptors to not respond as well long-term, can cause rebound congestion

30
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What type of agonist is Clonidine (Catapres)?

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selective alpha2 receptor agonist

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Clinical effects of Clonidine

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clinical effect linked to activation of alpha2 receptors in the nucleus of the solitary tract (cardiovascular center)

32
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Uses of Clonidine

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very effective anti-hypertensive agent, opiate withdrawal

33
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How do alpha2 adrenergic agonists reduce blood pressure

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by reducing sympathetic output from the brain

34
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cardiovascular effects from the decreased sympathetic tone caused by alpha-adrenergic agonists

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decreased heart rate, decreased contractility, decreased renin release, decreased vasoconstriction

35
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Guanabenz (Wytensin) and Guanfacine (Tenex, Intuiv)

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variants of Clonidine, used in hypertension and ADHD (guanfacine)

36
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What is Methyldopa (Aldomet)?

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a prodrug metabolized to active alpha2 receptor agonist, (1R, 2S)-alpha-methylnorepinephrine

37
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Where does Methyldopa act?

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acts at CNS alpha2 receptors to decrease sympathetic outflow

38
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What is Methyldopa used for?

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hypertension

39
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Apraclonidine (Iopidine)

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alpha2 receptor agonist

used in glaucoma

40
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Tizanidine (Zanaflex)

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alpha2 receptor agonist

used for muscle spasticity (alpha2 receptors in the spinal cord activate the reflex arc)

41
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Adverse effects of alpha2-adrenergic receptor agonists

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sedation, sodium and water retention, dry mouth, withdrawal symptoms

42
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What kind of agonist is Isoproterenol (Isuprel)?

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non-selective beta receptor agonist

43
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What is isoproterenol used for?

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asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cardiostimulant

44
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What type of agonists are Metaproterenol and Terbutaline?

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selective beta2 receptor agonists

resorcinol derivatives

45
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What are Metaproterenol and Terbutaline used for?

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asthma, COPD; Terbutaline used as tocolytic (prevents premature labor)

46
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What kind of effect can you observe only at high doses of Metaproterenol and Terbutaline?

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cardiac effects

47
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What type of agonist is Albuterol (Ventolin, Proventil) and Levalbuterol (Xopenex)?

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selective beta2 receptor agonists

48
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What is Albuterol/Levalbuterol used for?

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short acting bronchodilation; asthma and COPD

49
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What type of agonist is Salmeterol and Formoterol?

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selective beta2 receptor agonist

50
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How is Salmeterol/Formoterol different from albuterol?

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Salmeterol/Formoterol are a long acting agents (not recommended for acute treatment of asthma symptoms)

51
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How is Salmeterol/Formoterol used?

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long acting bronchodilation; asthma and COPD

52
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Different between Salmeterol and Formoterol?

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onset of action:
Salmeterol - 10-20 min
Formoterol -

53
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What is the net effect of Dobutamine (Dobutrex)?

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positive inotropic effect on heart with little chronotropic effect (increases force of contraction with little increase in heart rate)

54
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What is Dobutamine used for?

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acute heart failure, shock

55
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Where do indirect-acting sympathomimetrics act?

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act at a target other than the receptor - causes a buildup of neurotransmitter

56
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Name some indirect-acting sympathomimetics

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amphetamine, pseudoephedrine, ephedrine, phenylpropanolamine, tyramine

57
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How do indirect-acting sympathomimetics work?

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promote release of NE via reverse action of plasma membrane transporter

58
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Clinical uses of indirect acting sympathomimetics

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amphetamines: ADHD, narcolepsy, anorexiant
others: nasal decongestants

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