Cardiovascular agents II Flashcards
Central nervous system neurotransmitters include
epinephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine, serotonin, GABA, acetylcholine
Naturally occurring neurotransmitters are known as
endogenous
Natural catecholamines include
epinephrine, norepinephrine, & dopamine
Synthetic catecholamines include
isoproterenol & dobutamine
Potency for alpha adrenergic agonists
norepinephrine>epinephrine>isoproterenol
Potency for beta adrenergic agonists
Isoproterenol> epi> norepi
Alpha 1 receptors are found in
Postsynaptic- vasculature, heart, glands, and guts
Alpha 1 agonist cause
vasoconstriction and relaxation of the GI tract
Alpha 2 receptors (presynaptic) are found in
presynaptic- peripheral vascular smooth muscle, coronaries, & the brain
Activation of presynaptic alpha 2 receptors causes
inhibition of norepi release and inhibition of sympathetic outflow leading to decreased BP, HR, and inhibition of CNS activity
Alpha 2 receptors (postsynaptic) are found in
coronaries & CNS
Activation of postsynaptic alpha 2 receptors cause
constriction, sedation, and analgesia
The sedation caused by dexemetedomidine is called
a negative feedback loop
Beta 1 receptors are found in
myocardium, SA node, ventricular conduction system, coronaries, & the kidney
The activation of beta 1 receptors causes
increase in inotropy, chronotropy, myocardial conduction velocity, coronary relaxation, and renin release
Beta 2 receptors are found in
vascular, bronchial & uterine smooth muscle; smooth muscle in the skin, myocardium, coronaries, kidneys, & GI tract
Activation of beta 2 receptors causes
vasodilation, bronchodilation, uterine relaxation, gluconeogenesis, insulin release, & potassium uptake by the cells
Direct vs. indirect acting synthetic catecholamines
direct- act directly at the receptor site
indirect- cause change in NT release or reuptake
Indirect acting synthetic catecholamines can cause
depletion of catecholamine stores & tachyphylaxis
Ephedrine acts as a
direct and indirect catecholamine
Phenylephrine is a
pure alpha agonist--> vasoconstriction duration of action: 5-20 minutes can cause reflex bradycardia bolus dose 50-100 mcg infusion: 20-100 mcg
In a patient with a HR of 52 & BP of 70 what medication would you give?
ephedrine because it has room to increase the HR & blood pressure
B1 antagonists and calcium channel blockers work on
heart rate & contractility
Drugs that act on venous tone include
alpha 1 antagonists, ACEI, ARBs, and nitroprusside
Drugs that work on Na/H20 retention include
diuretics, ACEI, ARBs
Drugs that act via direct innervation in the peripheral vascular system include
alpha 1 antagonists & alpha 2 agonists
Drugs that act as circulating regulators of SVR include
alpha 1 antagonists, alpha 2 agonists, ACEI, & ARBS
Drugs that acta as local regulators of SVR include
endothelin antagonist, nitroprusside, ACEI, and ARBs