ANS Flashcards
Ganglionic neurons for Parasympathetic (Length)
pre: long
post: short
Ganglionic neurons for Sympathetic (Length)
pre: short
post: long
In BOTH parasympathetic and sympathetic neurons - ______ is released to activate _______ receptors on ___ganglionic neurons
Ach; nicotinic; post
In Parasympathetic neurons - _______ receptors on target organs are activated by
muscarinic; Ach;
In sympathetic neurons ________ receptors on target organs are activated by
adrenergic; norepinephrine
3 exceptions to the sympathetic nervous system “rules”
sweat glands; kidneys; adrenal gland
Sweat Glands:
- If stress-related (sweaty palms) ________ is excreted
- if thermoregulation _______ is released to work on _______ receptors
norepinephrine; Ach; muscarinic
Kidneys:
________ is released by postganglionic neurons to work on the smooth muscle of the renal vascular bed which cause _________
dopamine; vasodilation
Adrenal gland:
- Do the preganglionic neurons synapse in paravetebral sympathetic ganglion?
- Preganglionic neurons release _____ to activate _______ receptors ON the adrenal gland
- the adrenal gland will release ________ into systemic circulation
Nope;
Ach; nicotinic
epinephrine
Types of cholinergic receptors
Nicotinic; muscarinic
Nicotinic receptors are a ______ type of receptor
and
Muscarinic receptors are a ______ type of receptor
ligand gated ion channel;
GPCR
2 main types of Muscarinic Receptors and where they are found
M3 - glands and smooth muscle
M2 - found in heart
Which G protein pathways do M3 and M2 use?
M3 - Gq (makes DAG and IP3)
M2 - GI (inhibits adenylycyclase)
Main kinds of Adrenergic Receptors
alpha 1; alpha 2; beta (1 and 2)
where are alpha 1 and alpha 2 receptors found
alpha 1 - VASCULAR smooth muscle - BP regulator
alpha 2 -receptors in brain stem/ off switch
where are Beta 1 and Beta 2 receptors found
Beta 1 - heart and kidneys
beta 2 - lungs/smooth muscle/ bronchioles
What kind of G protein does alpha 1 receptors use
Gq
what kind of G protein does alpha 2 receptors use
GaI
what kind of G protein does beta receptors use
GaS
which receptor causes vasodilation of skeletal muscle when activated
B2 (adrenergic receptor)
which receptor cause constriction of arteries when activated
alpha1
which receptor cause bronchodilation of the lungs when activated
B2
which receptor cause bronchoconstriction of the lungs when activated
M2/M3
which receptor causes the salivary glands to increase secretion when activated
BOTH PARA AND SYM!
alpha1; M3
which receptor decreases secretion (of acid) from GI tract when activated
alpha2
which receptor increases secretion (of acid) from GI tract when activated
M2/M3
which receptor is activated to prevent prelabor contractions
beta 2
why do anticholinergics cause dry mouth?
anticholinergics work on muscarinic receptors; muscarinic receptors when activated will cause salivary excretion
which receptor will cause “goosebumps” when activated
goosebumps = piloerection; contraction
alpha1
what does the canal of schlemm do and where is it found
found in eye…
it acts as the “drain” for aqueous humor
what is canal of schlemm opening controlled by
cilliary muscle
ciliary muscle controls what things
opening for canal of schlemm
AND
focusing of the lens in the eye
what receptor is found on the ciliary muscle
muscarinic
what makes aqueous humor in the eye
ciliary epithelium
what does the ciliary epithelium do
makes aqueous humor
what receptor is in the circular muscle and what does the muscle cause when contracted
muscarinic; miosis
what receptor is in the radial muscle and what does the muscle cause when contracted
Alpha; myDriasis
radial has the letters a and d in it…
Miosis vs mydrasis
miosis = constrict pupils mydriasis = dilate pupils
When a muscarinic (3) receptor is activated in the eye - what happens
contracts ciliary muscle and circular muscle -cause pupil constriction and more drainage of aqueous humor
What happens when the alpha 1 receptor is activated in the eye
contract radial muscle - causes mydriasis/pupil dilation;
what happens when Beta 2 receptor is activated in the eye
relaxation of ciliary muscle AND increase secretion of aqueous humor (aka hella aqueous humor)
where does alpha 1 receptor work/what does it do there
vasoconstrictor of arteries and veins; radial eye constrictor; goosebumps - piloerection stress sweat increase salivation contracts sphincter
where does alpha 2 receptor work/what does it do there
vasoconstrict veins; relax GI wall; inhibits acid secretion
where does Beta 2 receptor work/what does it do there
lungs - bronchodilator
eye - relaxes ciliary muscle; increases aqueous humor production
relaxes GI wall;
uterus - relaxes it
where does M3 receptor work/what does it do there (M3 only)
increases saliva; releases EDRF
what does M2 do own its own and where
heart - decrease HR rate contraction
where does Beta 1 receptor work/what does it do there
heart and kidney
increase HR and increase Renin secretion
What are ways to enhance/mimic the cholinergic system
nicotinic agonist
muscarinic agonist
AchE inhibitor
ways to block or inhibit the cholinergic system
nicotinic antagonist muscarinic antagonist inhibit choline uptake inhibit vesicular storage inhibit release
In the cholinergic system - what drug is used to prevent uptake of choline
Hemocholinium
In the cholinergic system - what drug is used to prevent vesicular storage
vesamicol
In the cholinergic system - what drug is used to prevent release (of Ach)
botulism
How is Ach made in the cholinergic system
Choline and Acetate are made into Ach via ChAT (choline acetyl transferase)
Main groups Direct Acting Cholinergic Agonists
Esters, Alkaloids, Synthetic analogs
Examples of Direct Acting Cholinergic Agonists - Esters
Acetylcholine; Carbachol; Methacholine; Bethanechol
Examples of Direct Acting Cholinergic Agonists - Alkaloids
Muscarine; Nicotine
Examples of Direct Acting Cholinergic Agonists - Synthetic Analogs
Pilocarpine
Reactions (amino acid properties) found in the active site of Ach binding to muscarinic receptors
Two aromatic rings - pi cation interaction with the + amine in the Ach
Do all the muscarinic receptors have the same amino acids in there active site?
No! - therefore can use this factor to create selectivity
Stereochemistry of Ach
trans and cis points
cis - more stable
trans - stereochemistry present when Ach is bound to the receptor
Why are antimuscarininc drugs contraindicated in glaucoma?
antimuscarinics prevents the canal of schlemm from opening/draining aqueous humor via paralyzing the ciliary muscle
Main components of Ach
+ amine; choline chain (alpha and beta carbons); ester
what are the two sites in AchE
anionic and esteraic sites
What happens when you modify the choline chain - alter number of atoms…
5 is best
4 atoms will cause it to lose activity
what happens when you substitute a methyl group on the alpha carbon vs the beta carbon in Ach
alpha = more nicotinic reactive beta = more muscarinic selective and more resistant to metabolism bc carbon group is near ester
AN and BM
What happens if you alter the acetyl group in Ach by adding carbons
violating 5 atom rule –> makes it more nicotinic selective (muscarininc doesn’t like extra bulk)
What happens if you alter the acetyl group in Ach by making the end group a carbamyl group
makes carbachol drug = non selective still but will decrease metabolism
What happens if you alter the acetyl group in Ach by making the end group a carbamyl group AND adding a methyl group at the beta carbon
makes it more muscarinic selective AND more resistant to metabolizing
What are ways to mimic/activate the adrenergic system
- adrenergic receptor agonists
- increase release (NE transporter working backwards)
- block uptake in two diff places (preventing breakdown or block NE uptake into the post synaptic region)
- decrease metabolism
Ways to reduce/block the adrenergic system
- adrenergic receptor antagonist
- decrease release of
- deplete vesicular stores
- decrease synthesis
Synthesis steps for making Catcholamines
1- tyrosine - DOPA (via tyrosine hydroxylase)
2 - DOPA - dopamine (decarboxylate)
3 - dopamine - NE (hydroxylase)
4 - NE - Epi (add a methyl)
What step in the making of catecholamines is the rate limiting step
first step: tyrosine to DOPA
NE is metabolized by what enzymes?
MAO and COMT
What is the end product of NE metabolism
VMA = vanilymandelic acid
Example drugs of alpha 1 agonists
phenylephrine
methaoxamine
oxymetazoline
(also NE and Epi can activate alpha 1 just not selectively)
what pathway is stimulated via alpha1 agonists
Gq pathway
Example drugs of alpha 2 agonists
clonidine methyldopa guanfacine guanabenz tizanidine
what pathway is stimulated by alpha 2 receptors
GI/O (less adenlylcyclase - less cAMP - less PKA)
Example drugs of beta non-selective agonists
isoproterenol
Example drugs of beta 1 selective agonists
dobutamine
dopamine
Example drugs of beta 2 selective agonists
terbutaline metaproterenol albuterol salmeterol ritodrine
what adrenergic receptors does NE activate
alpha and beta1
what adrenergic receptors does Epi activate
all - it is non selective
what adrenergic receptors does dopamine activate
beta receptors
NE and Epi are substrates for what enzymes
MAO and COMT
a1 receptor agonists - 2 - aralkylimidazoline examples
Naphazoline
tetrahydrozoline
oxymetazoline
what are a1 receptor agonists - 2 - aralkylimidazoline use for
nasal or ophthalmic decongestants
are a1 receptor agonists (2 - aralkylimidazoline) full or partial agonists?
partial
caution/rule for a1 receptor agonists - 2 - aralkylimidazoline
3 day rule - rebound decongestant - alpha receptors get desensitized
What compound is used in NE and Epi preparations to prevent oxidation
Sodium Bisulfite
Phenylephrine as an ophthalmic produt - what does it do
phenylephrine - is an alpha1 agonist
alpha 1 in eye cause MYDRIASIS but does it without paralyzing the ciliary muscle (cycloplegia)
(muscarinic receptor - is in cilary muscle)
a1 receptor agonists - 2 - aralkylimidazoline have ________ ring that is (acidic/basic)
imidazoline; acidic
If an alpha 2 receptor works in the brain - it is working at the __________ control center
cardiovascular
If an alpha 2 receptor works in the brain - it will cause an overall a DECREASED ____________
sympathetic outflow (or decreased BP)
If an alpha 2 receptor works in the brain - it will cause the blood pressure to ____________
decrease
If an alpha 2 receptor works in the brain - it will cause the blood pressure to decrease by what mechanisms
less renin secreted; less vasoconstriction; decreased heart rate
clonidine is a _______ receptor agonist
alpha2
phenylephrine is a _______ receptor agonist
alpha1
methoxamine is a _______ receptor agonist
alpha 1
oxymetazoline is a _______ receptor agonist
alpha1
methyldopa is a _______ receptor agonist
alpha2
guanabenz is a _______ receptor agonist
alpha2
guanfacine is a _______ receptor agonist
alpha2
tizanidine is a _______ receptor agonist
alpha2
isoproterenol is a _______ receptor agonist
beta (non-selective between 1 and 2)
dobutamine is a _______ receptor agonist
beta 1 selective
dopamine is a _______ receptor agonist
beta 1 selective
terbutaline is a _______ receptor agonist
beta 2 selective
albuterol is a _______ receptor agonist
beta 2 selective
salmeterol is a _______ receptor agonist
beta 2 selective
metaproterenol is a _______ receptor agonist
beta 2 selective
ritodrine is a _______ receptor agonist
beta 2 selective
Effects on HR and BP (and why) - Norepinephrine
NE - works at alpha and beta1
- increase in BP (alpha
- DECREASE in HR because baroreceptor reflex from the the increase in BP…
Effects on HR and BP (and why) -
Epinephrine
Epi - works at all adrenergic receptors
- increase HR
- no change in BP (because alpha 1 and beta 2 cause vasoconstriction and vasodilation, respectively which leads to them canceling out)
Effects on HR and BP (and why) -
Isoproterenol
works at Beta receptors (non-selectively)
Beta 2 - vasodilation = decrease in BP (will trigger baroreceptors to increase HR)
Beta 1 - increase HR
Effects on HR and BP (and why) -
Phenylephrine
works at alpha 1 receptor
will increase BP (will cause baroreceptors to work and decrease HR as compensation)
Edrophonium is apart of what drug class
quaternary ammonium alcohol = AchE inhibitor
Neostigmine is apart of what drug class
carbamate - AchE inhibitor
Pyridostigmine is apart of what drug class
carbamate - AchE inhibitor
Physostigmine is apart of what drug class
carbamate - AchE inhibitor
Isofluorophate is apart of what drug class
organophosphate - AchE inhibitor
Echothiphate is apart of what drug class
organophosphate - AchE inhibitor
Sarin is apart of what drug class
organophosphate - AchE inhibitor
Soman is apart of what drug class
organophosphate - AchE inhibitor
Malthion is apart of what drug class
organophosphate - AchE inhibitor
Diazinon is apart of what drug class
organophosphate - AchE inhibitor
Important part of Malathion and Diazinon
PRODRUGS - they are insecticides that get metabolized by CYP450 by insects to become an active insecticide
Why does malthion and diazinon not harm humans?
mammals (and birds) metabolize the drugs with a carboxyesterase which makes the drug inactive
Are organophosphates reversible or irreversible? and why?
irrevesible! it has “aging” where bond gets stronger the longer it is there/once it gets hydrolyzed
How do you treat an overdose of an organophosphate drug (nerve gas drug)
use 2-PAM (pralidoxime) - works best if given within the first few hours of exposure
Contraindications for parasympathomimetic drug
Asthma
COPD
peptic ulcers
obstructions in urinary or GI tract
Tacrine is apart of what drug class
AchE inhibitor - for Alzheimers
Donepezil is apart of what drug class
AchE inhibitor - for Alzheimers
Rivastigmine is apart of what drug class
AchE inhibitor - for alzheimers
Galantamine is apart of what drug class
AchE inhibitor - for alzheimers
what is the problem with AchE inhibitors in Alzheimers
they lose their effectiveness as the disease progresses
Namenda is apart of what drug class
NMDA receptor antagonist (decreases glutamate in the brain)
Which alzheimer drug is an inhibitor of P450 enzymes (and can lead to drug-drug interactions)
galantamine
Carbachol is apart of what drug class
cholinergic agoinst - ester
Ach is apart of what drug class
cholinergic agonist - ester
Methacholine is apart of what drug class
cholinergic agonist - ester
Bethanechol is apart of what drug class
cholinergic agonist - ester
Varenicline is apart of what drug class
partial nicotinic receptor agonist
Pilocarpine is apart of what drug class
cholinergic agonist - synthetic analog
Atropine is apart of what drug class
antimuscarinic - long lasting tertiary amine
Scopolamine is apart of what drug class
antimuscarinic - long lasting tertiary amine
Homatropine is apart of what drug class
antimuscarinic - short acting tertiary amine
Tropicamide is apart of what drug class
antimuscarinic - short acting tertiary amine
benzotropine is apart of what drug class
antimuscarinic - tertiary amine for parkinsons
Atropine - is what kind of amine
tertiary
Atropine is short or long lasting
long
Scopolamine - is what kind of amine
tertiary
Scopolamine is short or long lasting
long
Homatropine is what kind of amine
tertiary
Tropicamide is what kind of amine
tertiary
Homatropine is short or long lasting
short
Tropicamide is short or long lasting
short
Glycopyrrolate is apart of what drug class
antimuscarinic - quaternary amine for GI disorders
Glycopyrrolate is what kind of amine
quaternary
Glycopyrrolate is used for what kind of disorder
GI disorders - peptic ulcers/GI spasms
Benzotropine is used for what kind of disorder
parkinsons
propantheline bromide is apart of what drug class
antimuscarinic - quaternary amine for GI disorders
propantheline bromide is used for what disorder
GI disorders - peptic ulcers/GI spasms
propantheline bromide is what kind of amine
quaternary
Important note about quaternary amines -
They are ________ and therefore (do or do not) cross the gut well
CHARGED; do NOT
Two main types of antimuscarinics
tertiary amines or quaternary amines
Clinical uses for Anticholinergics
causes Mydriasis; stops Cycloplegia; causes Bladder Relaxation; Irritable bowel syndrome (relaxes GI tract and reduces acid secretion); Pre-Op Anti secretory; COPD; Motion Sickness; Parkinson’s Disease
Ipratropium bromide is apart of what drug class
antimuscarinic - quaternary amine for COPD
Ipratropium bromide is what kind of amine
quaternary
Ipratropium bromide is used for what kind of disorder
COPD
What happens if someone overdose on an anticholinergic - how do you treat it?
give an AchE inhibitor
Clinical uses for nicotinic receptor antagonists
Muscle relaxation for surgery; tracheal intubation; control of ventilation; treat convulsions
Nicotinic receptor antagonists are also known as _________ blockers
neuromuscular
What are the 2 modes of action for neuromuscular blockers on the nicotinic receptor
depolarizing competitive and nondepolarizing competitive
Short, medium, or long acting neuromuscular blocker:
Succinylcholine
short (v.short)
Short, medium, or long acting neuromuscular blocker: Pancuronium
long acting
What are some alpha - non selective antagonist drugs
phenoxybenzamine
phentolamine
What are some alpha antagonist drugs - Alpha 1 selective
the “Quinazolines”
aka prazosin, doxazosin, terazosin
what drugs are used for pheochromocytoma
phentolamine; phenoxybenzamine
What drugs (and the drug class) is used for BPH (benign prostatic hypertrophy)
the alpha 1 selective antagonists - prazosin, terazosin, doxazosin
What are the side effects of alpha 1 selective antagonists
orthostatic hypotension; nasal stuffiness; tachycardia; inhibition of ejaculation
Phentolamine and Phenoxybenzamine are both non-selective alpha antagonists - but which one is irreversible?
phenozybenzamine
What drugs are NON-selective Beta antagonists (beta blockers!)
Propranolol, naldolol, timolol, pindolol, carteolol
Which non-selective Beta antagonists have “ISA” intrinsic sympathomimetic activity” aka is a partial agonist
pindolol, carteolol
Therapeutic uses for beta-adrenergic receptor antagonists
- HTN
- CHF (early stages)
- Arrhythmias
- Migraines
- Stage fright
- Angina
- glaucoma
- thyrotoxicosis
How do beta blockers effect pupil size?
they don’t! - only M3 and alpha1 affect pupil size
Pharmacologic effects of propanolol
- decreased cardiac output and heart rate
- decreases RENIN RELEASE (biggest factor for the anti-HTN effect)
- inhibits compensatory glycogenolysis/glucose release aka symptoms of hypoglycemia are masked
- bronchial airway resistance
What 2 patient populations should be under caution when taking propranolol (a beta blocker) and why/whats the mechanism of action?
asthma patients - because beta blockers prevent bronchodilation
diabetic patients - the drug will mask symptoms of hypoglycemia by inhibiting glycogenolysis and glucose release
what drugs are “cardioselective” beta blockers
atenolol, metoprolol, bisoprolol
what are characteristics you want for a good beta blocker drug
- low lipophilicity
- beta 1 selective
- want longer 1/2 life
“cardioselective” beta blocker actually means _____ selective…
cardio & renal selective - renal because B1 - Kidney/renin effect
which beta blocker acts VERY SHORT (like 9 minute half life) and why?
Esmolol - because it is rapidly hydrolyzed by esterases
What is the special characteristics of Bystolic?
it is beta 1 selective and decrease BP by also causing vasodilation via nitric oxide
Which drugs are mixed adrenergic receptor antagonists - and what do they “antagonize”
Carvediolol; Labetolol
non selective beta antagonist and a1 antagonist
Side effects of beta-blockers
bradycardia; sedation (if crosses BBB/ are very lipophilic); AV block (can cause arrhythmias) mask symptoms of hypoglycemia; withdrawal syndrome
Common uses for Parasympathomimetics (direct and indirect)
glaucoma, alzheimers, myasthenia gravis
What is neostigmines clinical use
myasthenia gravis; used to reverse surgical paralysis;
What is donepezil used for
alzheimers - it is a AchE inhibitor
what is isoflurophate used for
glaucoma (organophosphate AchE inhibitor)
what is echothiophate used for
glaucoma (organophosphate AchE inhibitor)
what drug is used to treat an overdose of anticholinergic drugs
physostigmine
what conditions are contraindicated with parasympathomimetics
Asthma, COPD, Peptic Ulcers, Obstructions in GI/Urinary tracts
(bc lungs constrict, more acid secreted, causes you to go…)
Signs and Symptoms of Parasympathomimetic (aka too much cholinergics) toxicity/side effects
SLUD (Salivation, lacrimation, urination, defecation)
and decreased HR, pupils constricted; CNS effects; increased sweating
How to treat cholinergic overdose
atropine (a cholinergic receptor antagonist)
Which beta blocker drugs have a characteristic to prevent tachycardia reflex (and what is the characteristic)
Carvedilol; Labetolol
these drugs have beta antagonist and alpha 1 antagonist properties -
alpha antagonist - causes vasodilation - but the body doesn’t compensate because the beta receptors are blocked
Mechanism that makes phenoxybenzamine irreversible
the drug forms and aziridinium ion (which is very electrophilic) and it makes a covalent bond with the receptor