ANS Mimetics & Lytics Flashcards
Parasympathetic Presynaptic Receptor and Neurotransmitter
N - Nicotinic (Cholinergic)
ACh - Acetylcholine
Parasympathetic Postsynaptic Receptor and Neurotransmitter
M1-5 - Muscarinic (Cholinergic)
ACh - Acetylcholine
Direct Parasympathomimetic (1)
Bethanechol (PO)
Reversible, Indirect Parasympathomimetics (3): Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitor, Cholinesterase Inhibitor, Anticholinesterase, Cholinergic
Edrophonium (inj)
Neostigmine (inj, PO)
Pyridostigmine (inj, PO, ER)
Direct Parasympatholytics (4): Muscarinic Antagonist, Anticholinergic, Antimuscarinic
Atropine (inj, PO, ophth)
Glycopyrrolate (inj)
Oxybutynin (PO, ER)
Propantheline (PO, ER)
M3 selectivity at detrusor muscle for contraction of the bladder; also stimulates contraction of GI smooth muscle
Bethanechol
Shortest to Longest Onset and Duration of Action for Reversible, Indirect Parasympathomimetics: Edrophonium, Neostigmine, Pyridostigmine
Edrophonium 1min to 10min
__________ is used for the Tensilon Response test for canine myasthenia gravis.
Edrophonium
__________ is most commonly used to treat canine myasthenia gravis.
Pyridostigmine
_________ crisis: caused by not enough ACh/receptor interactions
myasthenic
__________ crisis: caused by too many ACh/receptor interactions
cholinergic
Carbaryl ad Propoxur are examples of Carbamate insecticides, which are __________, indirect parasympathomimetics.
reversible
Chlorpyrifos, Diazinon and Malathion are examples of Organophosphate insecticides, which are __________, indirect parasympathomimetics.
irreversble
Which is metabolized faster, carbamate or organophosphate insecticides?
carbamate
Carbamate insecticides are less selective for motor end plate nicotinic receptors than Edrophonium, Neostigmine or Pyridostigmine; but more likely to cross the blood-brain barrier leading to CNS signs such as seizure. True or False
True
Primary Signs: Muscarinic (associated with Carbamate and Organophosphate toxicity)
DUMBBELS Diarrhea Urination Miosis (+++ pupil constriction) Bronchospasm Bradycardia Emesis (vomiting) Lacrimation Salivation
Secondary Signs: Nicotinic (associated with Carbamate and Organophosphate toxicity)
muscle tremors
weakness
paralysis
CNS excitement less common
Tertiary Signs (associated with Carbamate and Organophosphate toxicity)
Nicotinic Blockade
Treat carbamate or organophosphate toxicity with __________ for nonspecific counteraction of physiologic and muscarinic effects.
Atropine
__________ is required in early stages of onset of organophosphate toxicity in order to break the chemical bonds prior to “aging” (irreversible development of strong bond holding organophosphate to the active site of acetylcholinesterase)
Antidote: Pralidoxime (2-PAM)
Prototypical nonspecific muscarinic antagonist:
Atropine
Atropine is an __________ originally extracted from the belladonna plant.
alkaloid (Alkaloid, any of a class of naturally occurring organic nitrogen-containing bases. Alkaloids have diverse and important physiological effects on humans and other animals. Well-known alkaloids include morphine, strychnine, quinine, ephedrine, and nicotine.)
Glycopyrrolate has a slower onset of action and longer duration of action than Atropine. True or False
True: Glycopyrrolate onset 30min, duration 2-3h
CAUTION in __________ with atropine, since it decreases intestinal motility and may lead to adynamic ileus.
horses, equids
_________ is the paralysis of the ciliary muscle of the eye leading to loss of lens accommodation and blurred vision. CAUTION in _________ with atropine, since blurred vision can caused panic.
cycloplegia; horses
_________ have endogenous atropinases and thus metabolize atropine rapidly, limiting its clinical utility in this species.
rabbits
Atropine is indicated for __________ crisis.
cholinergic
Shortest to Longest Onset and Duration of Action for Parasympatholytics: Atropine, Glycopyrrolate
Atropine
Which is more arrhythmogenic, Atropine or Glycopyrrolate?
Atropine
Glycopyrrolate is a quaternary ammonium compound; it does not cross the blood-brain barrier and is therefore less likely to cause CNS effects. True or False
True
Glycopyrrolate is perferred over Atropine in rabbits. True or False
True
Pharmacokinetics and Indications for Oxybutynin are congruent with those of Propantheline; EXCEPT Oxybutynin is widely distributed whereas Propantheline does not cross the blood-brain barrier. True or False
True
At normal doses of Oxybutynin and Propantheline, the __________ and __________ appear to be the most affected.
bladder, intestinal tract (large intestine***)
Antispasmodic indicated for the GI tract:
Aminopentamide
Antispasmodic indicated for colic in equids and also used to treat bradycardia:
Buscopan (N-Butylscopolammonium Bromide)
Parasympathetic Effects: EYE (2)
1) contraction of ciliary muscle: lens accommodation for myopia (short/near-sightedness)
2) contraction of iris sphincter muscle for miosis (constriction)
Sympathetic Effects: EYE (3)
1) relaxation of ciliary muscle: lens accommodation for hypermetropia (long/far-sightedness)
2) contraction of iris radial muscle for mydriasis (dilation)
3) decrease aqueous humor production
Parasympathetic Effects: HEART (3)
1) decreased heart rate: bradycardia
2) decreased contractility: -ve inotropy
3) decreased AV node conduction
Sympathetic Effects: Beta 1: HEART (3)
1) increased heart rate: tachycardia
2) increased contractility: +ve inotropy
3) increased automaticity and increased AV node conduction
Parasympathetic Effects: VASCULATURE (1)
1) indirect vasodilation through release of endogenous nitrous oxide (NO) from endothelium
Sympathetic Effects: VASCULATURE (3)
1) Alpha 1 - vasoconstriction
2) Beta 2 - vasodilation
3) Alpha 2 - various (vasoconstriction/dilation)
Parasympathetic Effects: LUNG (2)
1) bronchoconstriction
2) increase respiratory secretions
Sympathetic Effects: Beta 2: LUNG (1)
Bronchodilation
Parasympathetic Effects: GI TRACT (3)
1) increase motility
2) relax sphincters
3) stimulate secretion
Sympathetic Effects: Alpha 1, Beta 1, Beta 2: GI TRACT (3)
1) decrease motility
2) contract sphincters
3) inhibit secretion
Parasympathetic Effects: URINARY BLADDER (2)
1) contract detrusor
2) relax sphincter