Autonomic Modulators Flashcards
Where does the synthesis of NE happen?
Liver, presynaptic cytoplasm, vesicles
What part of the synthesis of NE happens in the liver?
Phenylalanine to tyrosine
What part of the synthesis of NE happens in the presynapic cytoplasm?
tyrosine to dopa to dopamine
What part of the synthesis of NE happens in the vesicle?
Dopamine to NE to epi
What is the effect of alpha 1 agonism?
Increased intracellular calcium –> smooth muscle contraction, sphincter contraction, vasoconstriction, bronchoconstriction, uterine contraction
What is the effect of alpha 2?
Decreased exocytosis of NTs.
Causes smooth muscle relaxation and vasodilation
CNS sedation
What are the effects of Beta 1?
Increased adenylate cyclase: increased HR, contractility, and conduction
What are the effects of Beta 2?
Bronchodilation Vasodilation Uterine relaxation Relaxation of bladder and gut Increased glycogenolysis, lipolysis, gluconeogenesis and insulin release
Which receptors does epi act on?
Alpha 1, Beta 1 and 2
What are the effects of epi?
Increased contractility, CO, and O2 demand
Decreased SVR (B2)
Increased cerebral and coronar perfusion
Decreased splanchnic and renal perfusion
What receptors does norepi act on?
Alpha 1 and Beta 1 (acts more on alpha)
What are the effects of norepi?
Increased SVR, contractiliy, CO, HR
What are the effects of dopamine at low levels?
Increased urine output via vasodilation of renal vessels Decreased aldosterone Increased CO (B1)
What are the effects of dopamine in the moderate range (2-10 ugm)?
Mainly Beta effects:
Increased contractility
Coronary O2 demand is higher than supply
What are the effects of dopamine in high doses?
Mostly alpha effects: vasoconstriction, bronchoconstriction, uterine constriction.
Predisposes myocardium to ventricular arrythmia
What are the effects of ephedrine?
Increased CO, HR and BP
What is the MOA of ephedrine?
SNS mimetic - indirectly releases NE
What receptors is isoproterenol acting on?
B1 and B2
What are the effects of isoproterenol?
Increased HR, contractility, O2 demand and decreased SVR.
O2 demand exceeds supply because of drop in diastolic BP
What receptors does dobutamine act on?
Beta 1