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Ach Synthesis:
What are the substrates?
What is the enzyme?

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  1. Choline and Acetyl CoA

2. Choline acetyltransferase

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Ach Transmission:

Before synthesis, choline is first sequestered into the neuron by a ______ transport.

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Carrier mediated transport,

specifically Na-Choline symport.

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Ach Transmission:

What is the Rate Limiting Step of this transmission?

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The entry of Choline into the neuron via Na-Choline symport

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Ach Transmission:

After synthesis, Ach is packed into small vesicles via ______ transport

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Carrier mediated transport.

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Ach Transmission:

What triggers the fusion of the Ach-filled vesicles with the cell membrane for exocytosis?

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Entry of Ca2+ ions into the neuron via Voltage-gated ion channels.

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Ach Transmission:

Ach can now bind to 2 kinds of Cholinergic receptors. What are they? What are their characteristics

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  1. Nicotinic -ligand gated ion channel, fast,

2. Muscarinic - GPCR, slow

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Ach Transmission:

To end the signal transmission, Ach can now be degraded by what enzyme?

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Acetylcholinesterase

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Nicotinic vs. Muscarinic:
Where are they usually found?
How many receptor subtypes?

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Nicotinic: found at Ganglia/CNS and Neuromuscular jxn; 2 subtypes (ganglionic and neuromuscular)

Muscarinic: found at <3, vascular endothelium, smooth muscles and EXOcrine glands; 5 subtypes (M1-M5)

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What are the drugs/toxins that are responsible for blocking the Nicotinic receptors?

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  1. Hexamethonium (blocks ganglionic nicotrinic receptor)

2. Tubocurarine and alpha-bungarotoxin (blocks neuromuscular nicotinic receptor)

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Nicotinic receptors:
Ganglionic Nicotinic Receptors are usually found where?
How bout Neuromuscular Nicotinic Receptors?

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Ganglionic N.R. usually found at Autonomic, and sensory ganglia, including CNS (basta nerves)

Neuromuscular N.R.usually found at Neuromuscular Junction.

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What are the common agonists for Nicotinic receptors?

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Both Ganglionic and Neuromuscular N.R. respond to Acetylcholine and Carbamylcholine (also called Carbachol).

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Bungarotoxin blocks the Neuromuscular N.R.

There are 2 types of bungarotoxin. What are they? How are they different?

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Alpha-Bungarotoxin: blocks POSTsynaptic N.R.
Beta-Bungarotoxin: blocks Neurotransmitter release at the PREsynaptic cell membrane by preventing fusion of the vesicle w/ the cell membrane

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Muscarinic Receptors:

There are 5 types of Muscarinic Receptors (M.R.). Where are they usually found?

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M1: NERVES
M2: HEART, nerves, smooth muscles
M3: EXOcrine GLANDS
M4 and M5: CNS

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Muscarinic Receptors:

What are the Mechanisms of these subtypes?

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M1, M3, M5: promote IP3 and DAG cascade (Gq, phospholipase C)

M2 and M4: ihibits cAMP production (Gs, adenylyl cyclase)

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What are Cholinomimetic Drugs?

Types? Divisions?

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They are drugs that has the same action with Ach. AGONISTIC.

They are divided into 2: Direct and Indirect-Acting drugs.

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Are there any subtypes of Direct acting drugs?

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Yes. Direct-Acting drugs are further divided into 2: those acting on Muscarinic and those acting on Nicotinic receptors.

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Direct-Acting Muscarinic Cholinomimetic Drugs:

There are two main examples of this - CHOLINE ESTERS and ALKALOIDS. What are the characteristics of these two?

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Choline Esters:
- lipid insoluble, presence of BETA-METHYL group prevents its hydrolysis in GIT hence not given orally.

Alkaloids:
- easily absorbed at site of admin., excreted in the kidneys, of plant origin,

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Direct-Acting Muscarinic Cholinomimetic Drugs:

Give an example of a choline ester and an alkaloid.

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Direct Acting Cholinomimetic Drugs:
Is this for Nicotinic, Muscarinic or both receptors?
1. Acetylcholine & Carbamylcholine/Carbachol
2. Bethanechol & Pilocarpine
3. Nicotine & Varenicline

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  1. Both
  2. Muscarinic
  3. Nicotinic
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Direct Acting Cholinomimetic Drugs:

When is Bethanecol used?

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used for spastic bladders/atony

Promotes MICTURITION

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Direct Acting Cholinomimetic Drugs:

Patient has GLAUCOMA. What drug will you give?

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Pilocarpine

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Direct Acting Cholinomimetic Drugs:

A PARTIAL agonist of N.R. which comes in the form of Nicotine patches.

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Varenicline

Used in patients to reduce their longing for nicotine.

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What are the effects of the Direct-Acting Cholinergic Agents to the body?

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May technique dito HAHAHA:
Generally, almost all will constrict in response to cholinomimetic agents EXCEPT for Arteries, Veins and Sphincters (first 2 will dilate at low dose but constrict at high dose). Glands will be stimulated.

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What are the effects of the Direct-Acting Cholinergic Agents to the Heart?

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@ the heart, these drugs will affect SA node (dec <3 rate), Atrium and Ventricle (dec contractile strength) and AV node (dec conduction velocity)

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What do these terms mean? Negative Chronotropy? Negative Inotropy? Negative Dromotropy?
All of these are the effects of cholinergic agents in the heart. (-) Chronotropy = dec <3 rate (-) Inotropy = dec contractile strength (-) Dromotropy = dec conduction velocity
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CNS contains BOTH muscarinic and nicotinic receptors. Brain has more ____ receptors and Spinal cord has more ____ receptors.
1. Muscarinic 2. Nicotinic * *@ low doses = mild alerting effects * *@ larger doses = tremors, emesis, etc
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Peripherally Acting Cholinesterase (acts on PNS): Their site of action is in the degradation of Ach which will enhance cholinergic transmission. Give 2 examples of cholinesterase.
1. Acetylcholinesterase - found primarily IN THE BLOOD and RBC membranes, NMJs and neural synapses 2. Buterylcholinesterase - produced in liver, found IN THE PLASMA
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Indirect Acting Cholinomimetic Drugs: Anticholinesterases are considered cholinomimetic since they enhance Ach effect. Anticholinesterases are divided into 3 groups, what are they?
1. Short acting Anti-ACHesterases (drug Edrophonium) 2. Medium acting Anti-ACHesterases (drugs Neostigmine, Pyridostigmine, Physostigmine) 3. Long acting/Irreversible Anti-ACHesterases (Organophosphates)
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Characteristics of Indirect Acting drugs: | What are some of the characteristics of Edrophonium (short-acting Anti-Achesterase)
- a quarternary alcohol - binds reversibly, very weak ionic bond with ACHesterases - used in Myasthenia Gravis diagnosis
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How is Edrophonium used in Myasthenia Gravis diagnosis?
Edrophonium is short acting (10mins). Giving this drug to patient w/ MG will enable him to raise his arms for more than 2 mins and his ptosis will disappear. If this effects are seen and expires after ~10 mins, then a diagnosis of MG is made.
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What are some of the characteristics of Neostigmine, and other -stigmines (medium-acting Anti-Achesterase)?
- a carbamic acid ester of alcohol - forms cabomylated covalent bond with enzyme - persists for hours, maintenance drug for MG.
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What are some of the characteristics of Organophosphates (Irreversible Anti-Achesterase)?
- forms a phosphorylated covalent bond w/ enzyme - the longer they bond, the stronger they become (parang may "ageing" effect) - inactivates ACHesterases, need to produce new ones - can cause severe type of Peripheral Nerve Demyelination
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2 Important Signs of Organophosphate toxicity!!!
1. Salivation | 2. Seizures
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What is Pralidoxime?
- an ACHesterase regenerator; antidote to organophosphate poisoning - most effective before the "ageing effect" of the phosphorylated covalent bond starts
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What is Malathion?
An parasympathomimetic organophosphate that binds irreversible to cholinesterase
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Symptoms of Toxicity for Indirect Acting Cholinomimetic Agents: Hint: DUMBELS
DUMBELS: | Diarrhea, Urination, Myosis, Bronchoconstriction, Excitation, Lacrimation, Salivation
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Centrally Acting Cholinesterase Inhibitors: What are their characteristics? Used in what conditions? Give examples.
- orally active, lipid soluble, enter CNS - used in the symptomatic treatment of Alzheimer's and dementia - ex. Rivastigmine, Galantamine, Donepezil
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Ganglion Stimulants are agonists or the ganglionic N.R. Effects? Give an example
- generalized stimulation of autonomic ganglia (tachycardia, inc BP, Inc in secretions) - Dimethylphenylpiperazinium (DMPP):
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Cholinoceptor Blockers: | Enumerate the 4 MOAs for cholinoceptor blockers.
1. Inhibit choline uptake/intake 2. Inhibit Ach release 3. Block Postsynaptic receptors 4. Persistent postsynaptoc depolarization
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An example of a Cholinoceptor blocker are muscarinic antagonists. Describe them.
Main examples: Atropine and Scopolamine Chemistry of muscarinic antagonists: 1. natural alkaloids (atropine and scopolamine) - GIT absorbable 2. tertiary ammonium - GIT absorbable 3. quarternary ammonium - poor GIT absorption
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Why do some antihistamine and antidepressant drugs have antimuscarinic effects?
Because their structures are similar to the tertiary ammonium that are muscarinic blockers
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Atropine Toxicity symptoms?
Blind as a bat (cycloplegia/ near vision) Dry as a bone (decreased sweating) Red as a beet (thermoreg, blood vessels in skin dilate due to decreaseed sweating) Mad as a hatter (hallucinations) Hot as hell (thermoreg. fever becaus you dont perspire)
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Presynaptic Cholinergic Inhibitor Give MOA and site of Drug action. Hemicholinium
Block transport of Choline into neuron for Ach synthesis; | Reuptake;
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Presynaptic Cholinergic Inhibitor Give MOA and site of Drug action. Triethylcholine
Mimics choline, blocks transport of choline; | Synthesis;
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Presynaptic Cholinergic Inhibitor Give MOA and site of Drug action. Vesamicol
Blocks Ach transport into vesicles; | Storage
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Presynaptic Cholinergic Inhibitor Give MOA and site of Drug action. Botulinum toxin
Inhibit Ach release by blocking Ca2+ needed to release the vesicles. Release ***active component is peptidase. causes parasympathetic and motor paralysis
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Presynaptic Cholinergic Inhibitor Give MOA and site of Drug action. Apha and Beta-bungarotoxin
For Alpha: blocks post synaptic Ach receptors; Receptor of transmitter For Beta: prevent fusion of vesicles with cell membrane; Release
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Presynaptic Cholinergic Inhibitor Give MOA and site of Drug action. Aminoglycoside antibiotics
Blocks release of Ach. | CONTRAINDICATED in patients with M.G.
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Drugs Affecting Autonomic Ganglia Give MOA and site of Drug action. Magnesium Ion
Competes with Ca2+; | Release
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Drugs Affecting Autonomic Ganglia Give MOA and site of Drug action. Nicotine
Prolong depolarization | Receptor
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Drugs Affecting Autonomic Ganglia Give MOA and site of Drug action. Hexamethonium, Trimetaphan, Tubocurarine
interference with postsynaptic action of Ach, blocked of nicotinic receptor
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Ganglion blocking drugs block ALL AUTONOMIC and ENTERIC GANGLIA. What are its clinical manifestations?
``` Mnemonic: HILIG Hypotension Inhibition of secretions Loss of cariovascular reflexes Impaired micturition Gastrointestinal paralysis ```
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Neuromuscular blocking drugs: | What are the 2 ways of blocking neuromuscular transmission?
1. Presynaptically - inhibit Ach synthesis | 2. Postsynaptically - acto on receptor or ion channel
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Neuromuscular blocking drugs: | What are its uses?
1. Used in surgery, decreases the dose for anesthesia required 2. For intubation (paralyze and sedate) 3. muscle spasm control 4. for STATUS EPILEPTICUS
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What is status epilepticus?
uncontrolled and prolonged seizures of the respiratory muscles leading to zero breathing and hypoxia
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Two types of Neuromuscular blocking drugs?
1. Non depolarizing drugs | 2. Depolarizing drugs
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Non depolarizing drugs: | MOA? Effects?
- competitive antagonists, - blocks the pore of the ion channel - may also block prejunctional Na channels - motor paralysis, consciousness and awareness of pain were normal
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Non depolarizing drugs: | What is the sequence of motor paralysis?
1. extrinsic eye muscles 2. facial muscles 3. limbs and pharynx 4. respiratory muscles
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``` Non depolarizing drugs: Drugs are always accompanied by unwanted effects. What are the unwanted effects of the ff: 1. Tubocurarine 2. Vecuronium 3. Gallamine/Pancuronium ```
1. fall in BP due to ganglion block 2. less ganglion block and release of histamine 3. block muscarinic receptors in the <3
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Depolarizing Drugs: The MOA of these drugs has 2 phases Phase 1 (or depolarization block) and Phase II (desensitized). Give the characteristics of each phase.
1. Phase 1: maintained depolarization at the endplate, loss of excitability, FASCICULATIONS,

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