Exam 4 - Lecture 42-43, Adrenergic Agonists I + II Flashcards
a1 antagonist signaling
block Gaq -> no Ca increase -> smooth muscle dilation
a2 antagonist signaling
blocks Gai -> increase Ca2 + cAMP production -> increase transmitter release and smooth muscle relaxation
b antagonists signaling
blocks Gas -> no increase cAMP -> decrease heart muscle contraction, decrease renin secretion
a1 receptor antagonist commonly used..
for vascular relaxation effects, inhibit vasoconstriction and cause vasodilation
b receptors…
decrease HR contractility, conductor velocity and relaxation rate
little vascular effect, but can have small degree of vasoconstriction
contraindicated in patients with sinus sickness
cause inhibition of renin release form kidneys
a antagonists used to…
control BP during surgery and in treatment of pheochromocytomas
a1 selective antagonists
are used in primary hypertension and BPH major depressive disorder, PTSD
a2 selective antagonists
have limited clinical usefulness; limited benefit in male ED
b antagonists are useful in…
variety of clinical conditions and are firmly established in treatment of hypertension, ischemic heart disease, arrhythmias, endocrinology and neurologic disorders, glaucoma, and other conditions
Angina pectoris
severe pain in chest, due to inadequate blood supply to heart.
beta blockers decrease contractility, cardiac work and oxygen demand
Myocardial infarction
beta blockers used as secondary prevention, reducing infarct size, risk of ventricular fibrillation and decrease overall risk of death
beta blocker reduce HR,BP and contractility
Arrhythmia/Dysrhythmias
abnormalities in cardiac muscle contractions or normal rhythm of the rate of rate heart beat.
Beta blockers may stop the dysrhythmia, primarily used to slow down heart rate during dysrhythmia.
beta blocker reduce HR,BP and contractility
Congestive heart failure
cardiac output is insufficient to meet metabolic demand leading to fluid build up around the heart.
Beta blockers block harmful activation of the SNS or renin-angiotensin system
beta blocker reduce HR,BP and contractility
hypertension
treatment with beta blockers useful for reducing cardiac output, reduction of renin release form kidney, and decrease of sympathetic activity
beta blocker reduce HR,BP and contractility
Pheochromocytoma
tumor in medulla of adrenal gland which produces large amounts of catecholamines
localized using CT scan or MRI with MIBG
Benign prostatic hypertrophy
enlarged prostate gland leading to decreased urine output
a antagonist used to relax prostate and bladder smooth muscle, but do not decrease the size of prostate
glaucoma
disease of optic nerve causing cupping of optic disc leading to loss of vision
Beta blockers used to decrease intraocular pressure
Thyrotoxicosis
“thyroid storm” increased thyroid hormone production and secretions resulting in increased heart rate, tremors, and nervousness
nonselective beta blockers treat increase HR and tremors
Anxiety
non specific beta blockers treat symptoms
PTSD
a antagonist and B blockers clinically used to alleviate symptoms