Autonomic NS Drugs Flashcards
Nicotinic ACh receptors
Na+/K+ channels
N(n) - autonomic ganglia
N(m) - neuromuscular juctions
Muscarinic ACh receptors
G protein coupled receptors that act through 2nd messengers
M1, M2, M3, M4, M5
affinities of alpha-1 and alpha-2 receptors
EPI >= NE»_space;> I
Alpha-1 receptor:
G(q) protein coupled receptor:
- activates phospholipase C, increases IP3, mobilizes intracellular stores of Ca
- increases diacylglycerol (DAG)
- activates PKC
Alpha-2 receptors:
G(i) coupled receptor:
- activate guanine nucleotide inhibitors, inhibit adenylyl cyclase, decrease cAMP levels, lower PKA, lower intracellular Ca/increased myosin light-chain kinase (smooth muscle relaxation)
beta-1 receptor:
G(s) coupled receptor:
- stimulates adenylate cyclase activity, increased cAMP, increased PKA, increased intracellular Ca/decreased myosin light-chain kinase (smooth muscle)
OPENS L-TYPE Ca CHANNELS
beta-2 receptor
G(s) coupled receptor:
- stimulates adenylyl cyclase, increase cAMP, increase PKA, increased Ca/decreased myosin light chain kinase (smooth muscle)
Location of alpha-1 receptors and function
- blood vessels: vasoconstriction
- GI tract/urinary sphincters: contraction
- radial muscles of iris: contraction (mydriasis-dilation)
- liver: gluconeogenesis, glycogenolysis
Locations and functions of Alpha-2 receptors
- presynaptic neuron: inhibit NE release
- postsynaptic neuron: inhibit NE uptake
- pancreas: decrease insulin release
Location and function of Beta-1 receptors
Heart: - increase conduction velocity (heart rate) - increase automaticity - increase contractility - increase renin release Kidney: increase renin secretion Fat: lipolysis
Location and function of Beta-2 receptors
Blood vessels: vasodilation Bronchioles: dilation GI tract/bladder: decrease motility Uterus: relaxation Liver: gluconeogenesis, glycogenolysis
Epinephrine selectivity for adrenergic receptors
STIMULATES ALL ADRENERGIC RECEPTORS alpha-1 alpha-2 beta-1 beta-2
Isoproterenol selectivity for adrenergic receptors
BETA MOSTLY
beta-1
beta-2
(very little effect on alpha-1/alpha-2)
Norepinephrine selectivity for adrenergic receptors
alpha-1
alpha-2
beta-1
NO EFFECT ON BETA-2
Dopamine selectivity for adrenergic receptors
low dose: D1
med dose: Beta-1
high dose: alpha-1 receptors
Epinephrine effects on heart
(Beta-1): increase automaticity, conduction velocity, HR, contractile force, cardiac ouput (CO), O2 consumption
- accelerates phase 4 diastolic depolarization in Purkinje fibers, activates latent pacemaker cells (may cause arrhythmias)
EPI effects on peripheral resistance
(alpha-1): increases cutaneous, mesenteric, renal vascular resistance
low EPI: (beta-2) decreases skeletal muscle resistance
high EPI: (alpha-1) increases skeletal muscle resistance
Vagal escape
When increased parasympathetic stimulation (vagus nerve) is overcome by sympathetic release of NE on heart. Results in increased HR
NE effects on the heart
chronotropic- increase HR
ionotropic- increase contractility
increase conduction speed in AV node (shorter P-R interval)
Effects of ACh on the cardiovascular system (4)
1) vasodilation
2) decrease HR (negative chronotropy)
3) decrease conduction velocity through SA and AV nodes (negative dromotropy)
4) decrease force of contraction (negative ionotropy)
Effect of M3 receptor stimulation
Muscarinic receoptors on endothelial cells
- respond to ACh
- produce NO –> guanylate cyclase activity increases –> more cGMP produced
END RESULT: smooth muscle relaxation/vasodilation
Effect of M2 receptor stimulation
decrease in HR (often overridden by baroreceptor reflex)
Baroreceptor Reflex
drop in BP at carotid sinus stimulates sympathetic release of NE
- alpha-1: vasoconstriction
- beta-1: increase HR
Effects of carotid occlusion
Decreased BP sensed at carotid sinus:
- stimulates sympathetic NE release, decreases parasympathetic vagal stimulation
- HR and BP increase
What does hexamethonium do?
Antagonist of ACh at preganglionic synapse
affects nACHRn > nACHRm
Atropine
Competitive inhibitor of ACh at all M receptors (blocks Parasympathetic relaxation)