Chapter 6: Adrenergic Receptor Agonists and Antagonists Flashcards
What are the 3 classifications of sympathomimetic drugs?
1st Group (Direct Agonists), 2nd Group (Indirect Agonists), 3rd Group (Mixed-Acting Adrenergic Agonists)
Drugs that mimic the physiological and pharmacological actions of the endogrnous catecholamines
Sympathomimetic Drugs
Classification of sympathomimetic drugs that directly binds to and activate adrenergic receptors
1st Group or Direct Agonists
Examples of 1st group or direct agonists
Phenylephrine, Dobutamine
This group enhances the availability of endogenous catecholamines to bind adrenergic receptors
2nd Group (indirect Acting Agonists
Group of drugs that directly activate adrenergic receptors as well as increase the release of NE from adrenergic nerve terminals
3rd Group (Mixed-Acting Adrenergic Agonists)
Main neurotransmitters utilized by the SNS
Epinephrine, Norepinephrine
Parent comound of sympathomimetic amines, consists of benzene ring and ethylamine side
B-phenylethylamine
Sympathomimetic drugs
Epinephrine, Norepinephrine, Dopamine, Isoproterenol
Required for maximum alpha and beta receptor potencies
Catechol nucleus
Any chemical containing catechol
Catecholamines
Modification in phenylethylthalamine that results in reduced B-adrenergic receptor activity
removal of hydroxyl group
Modification in phenylethylthalamine that produces a compound with reduced CNS effects
Substitution of B-carbon atoms
Modification in phenylethylthalamine that produces a drug that is generally more resistant to oxidation by monoamine oxidase
Substitution of a-carbon atom
Modification in phenylethylthalamine that affects a nd B agonistic properties of various drugs
Alkyl substitutions on the amino acid
A type of G-coupled receptor
Adrenergic Receptors
Members of the B-adrenergic receptor family
B1, B2, B3
Activation of this receptor results in stimulation of adenylyl cyclase and increase cAMP
B-adrenergic receptor family
B-adrenergic receptor that increase heart rate and enhance cardiac contractility
B1
B-adrenergic receptor found in the pulmonary airways
B2 receptors
B-adrenergic receptors found in the detrusor muscle of the bladder
B2 and B3 receptors
Members of the a1 receptor family
A1A, A1B, A1D
This receptor family activates phospholipase C
a1 receptor family
Where are a1 receptors located?
vascular smooth muscles
Function of the a1 receptor
smooth muscle contraction
Members of the a2 receptor family
A2A, A2B, and A2C
Activation of these receptor inhibits adenyl cyclase activity, hence, a reduced cAMP levels
a2 receptors