FA.Pharm.AutonomicDrugs Flashcards

1
Q

Nicotinic ACh receptors are….

Nn are found in _____.

Nm are found in _____.

A

Nicotinic ACh receptors are LIGAND-GATED Na+ / K+ channels;

Nn receptors are found in AUTONOMIC GANGLIA

Nm receptors are found in NEUROMUSCULAR JUNCTIONS

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What is odd about the adrenal medulla and sweat glands?

A

Both are part of SANS, but are innvervated by cholinergic fibers.

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Botulinum toxin _____ the release of _____ at all _______ terminals.

A

Botulinum toxin PREVENTS the release of NEUROTRANSMITTER at all CHOLINERGIC TERMINALS.

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Muscarinic ACh receptors:

General mechanism

Subtypes

A

Muscarinic ACh receptors are G-protein–coupled receptors that act thru 2nd MESSENGERS

Subtypes: M1-M5

However, only M1, M2, and M3 are of concern

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G-protein–linked 2nd messengers

Receptor:
G-protein class:
Major functions:

A

¶ QISS and QIQ till you’re SIQ of SQS

{ SANS } { PANS }{ Dopa } { Hista }{ ADH }
[A1] [A2] [ß1] [ß2] [M1] [M2] [M3] [D1] [D2] [H1] [H2] [V1] [V2]
[ q ] [ i ] [ s ] [ s ] [ q ] [ i ] [ q ] [ s ] [ i ] [ q ] [ s ] [ q ] [ s ]

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Receptor: A1

G-protein class:

Major functions:

A

Receptor: A1

G-protein class: Gq

Major functions:
/\ Vascular smooth muscle contraction,
/\ pupilary dilator muscle contraction (mydriasis),
/\ intestinal and bladder sphincter muscle contraction

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Receptor: A2

G-protein class:

Major functions:

A

A2

Gi

\/ sympathetic outflow
\/ insulin release

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Receptor: ß1

G-protein class:

Major functions:

A

ß1

Gs

/\ Heart Rate
/\ Contractility
/\ Renin release
/\ Lipolysis

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Receptor: ß2

G-protein class:

Major functions:

A

ß2

Gs

Vasodilation
Bronchodilation
/\ Heart rate
/\ Contractility
/\ Lipolysis
/\ INSULIN RELEASE
\/ uterine tone
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Receptor: M1

G-protein class:

Major functions:

A

M1

Gq

CNS
Enteric nervous system

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Receptor: M2

G-protein class:

Major functions:

A

M2

Gi

\/ Heart rate
\/ contractility of atria ( ø by atropine)

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Receptor: M3

G-protein class:

Major functions:

A

M3

Gq

/\ Exocrine gland secretions (sweat, GASTRIC ACID)
/\ Gut peristalsis
/\ Bladder contraction
BronchoCONSTRICTION
/\ Pupillary sphincter muscle contraction (miosis)
Ciliary muscle contraction (accomodation)

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Receptor: D1

G-protein class:

Major functions:

A

D1

Gs

Relaxes renal vascular smooth muscle

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Receptor: D2

G-protein class:

Major functions:

A

D2

Gi

Modulates transmitter release, especially in the brain

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Receptor: H1

G-protein class:

Major functions:

A

H1

Gq

/\ Nasal and bronchial mucus production
/\ Bronchiole contraction
Pruritis (itching)
Pain

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Receptor: H2

G-protein class:

Major functions:

A

H2

Gs

/\ Gastric acid secretion

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Receptor: V1

G-protein class:

Major functions:

A

V1

Gq

/\ Vascular smooth muscle contraction

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Receptor: V2

G-protein class:

Major functions:

A

V2

Gs

/\ H2O permeability and reabsorption in the COLLECTING TUBULES of the kidney

¶ V …2… is found in the …2… kidneys

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Gq coupled receptors and their MOA

A

H1, A1, V1, M1, M3

           Gq                                lipids Receptor—>Phospholipase C—>  |      DAG—> Protein Kinase C
                                                  V      /
                                                  PIP2  
                                                          \ 
                                                          IP3 —> /\ [Ca++] in cell

¶ hey cutesy! HAV 1 M&M
q C

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20
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Gs and Gi coupled receptors and their MOA

A

Receptor
ß1,ß2,D1 \ Gs
H2,V2 \ (+) ATP /\ [Ca++] in heart
Adenylyl Cyclase—> | /
/ (-) \/ / (+)
/ Gi cAMP—>p.k.A
Receptor \ (-)
M2,A2,D2 \
Myosin light-chain kinase
¶MAD 2’s (smooth muscle)

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21
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CHOLINERGIC Neuron

Drug that blocks reuptake of Choline

A

Hemicholinium

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CHOLINERGIC Neuron

Drug that blocks ACh from entering vesicles

A

Vesamicol

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CHOLINERGIC Neuron

What is needed for NT release from vesicles

A

Ca++

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CHOLINERGIC Neuron

What blocks the release of ACh from vessicles?

A

Botulinum toxin

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Q

CHOLINERGIC Neuron

Postsynaptically, what breaks down ACh, and what does it break it down into?

A

ACh-esterase

ACh —> Acetate + Choline

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NORADRENERGIC Neuron

Drug that blocks Tyrosine Hydroxylase.

This drug prevents _____ from becoming ______.

A

Metyrosine blocks Tyrosine hydroxylase

                                      (-)
               Metyrosine   ——|  Tyrosine
                                            hydroxylase

Phenylalanine——>Tyrosine———X———> DOPA
/’ \,
THB DHB

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NORADRENERGIC Neuron

Drug that blocks entry of dopamine into vessicles

A

Reserpine

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NORADRENERGIC Neuron

Drug that blocks release of NE from vessicles

A

Guanethidine

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Q

NORADRENERGIC Neuron

Drug that causes NE to be released from vessicles

A

Amphetamine

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30
Q

NORADRENERGIC Neuron

3 drugs that block reuptake of NE at nerve terminal

A
  1. Cocaine
  2. TCAs
  3. Amphetamine
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NORADRENERGIC Neuron

Name 3 release modifying, presynaptic receptors, and whether they inhibit or stimulate neuron.

A
  1. M2 — inhibit
  2. Angiotensin II — stimulate
  3. A2 — inhibit

All are presynaptic and found in cardiac muscle (SA node)

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32
Q

In general, cholinomimetic agents make you…

A

ooze from every orifice.

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33
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Drug: Bethanechol

Class :: Subclass

Clinical applications

Action

A

BethaneCHOL

Cholinomimetic, direct agonist

Postoperative and neurogenic ileus
Urinary retention

Activates Bowel and Bladder smooth muscle
Resistant to AChE

¶ BETHANY, CALL me if you want to activate your Bowels and Bladder

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Drug: Carbachol

Class :: Subclass

Clinical applications

Action

A

CarbACHOL

Cholinomimetic, direct agonist

Glaucoma
Pupillary contraction
Relieve of intraocular pressure

¶CARBon copy of acetylcholine

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35
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Drug: Pilocarpine

Class :: Subclass

Clinical applications

Action

A

Pilocarpine

Cholinomimetic, direct agonist

Potent stimulator of SWEAT, TEARS, SALIVA

Contracts ciliary muscle of eye (open angle)
Contract pupillary sphincter (narrow angle)
Resistant to AChE

¶You cry, drool, and sweat on your PILOw

36
Q

Drug: Methacholine

Class :: Subclass

Clinical applications

Action

A

Methacholine

Cholinomimetic, direct agonist

Challenge test for DX of ASTHMA

Stimulates muscarinic receptors in airway when inhaled

37
Q

Drug: Neostigmine

Class :: Subclass

Clinical applications

Action

A

Neostigmine

Cholinomimetic, INdirect agonist

Postoperative and neurogenic ileus
Urinary retention
Myasthenia gravis
Reversal of neuromuscular junction blockade (postoperative)

/\ endogenous ACh; no CNS penetration

¶ NEO CNS! = NO CNS

38
Q

Drug: Pyridostigmine

Class :: Subclass

Clinical applications

Action

A

Pyridostigmine

Cholinomimetic, INdirect agonist

Myasthenia gravis (b/c long acting)
Does NOT penetrate CNS

/\ endogenous ACh
/\ Strength

¶ Py…RID…ostigmine get …RID… of myasthenia gravis

39
Q

Drug: Edrophonium

Class :: Subclass

Clinical applications

Action

A

Edrophonium

Cholinomimetic, INdirect agonist

DIAGNOSIS (not Tx) of myasthenia gravis (extremely short acting)

/\ endogenous ACh

¶ I called my friend EDRO on the PHONE to see if he has myasthenia gravis

40
Q

Drug: Physostigmine

Class :: Subclass

Clinical applications

Action

A

Physostigmine

Cholinomimetic agent, INdirect agonist

Glaucoma (b/c it crosses blood-brain barrier —> CNS)
Atropine OD

/\ endogenous ACh

¶ PHY…sostigmine PHY…xes atropine OD
¶ PH-YS…ostigmine is for your eyes (Fuh-yh-eyes-ostigmine): glaucoma. Did I see an ECHO? (echothiophate also for glaucoma)

41
Q

Drug: Echothiophate

Class :: Subclass

Clinical applications

Action

A

Echothiophate

Cholinomimetic, INdirect agonist

Glaucoma

/\ endogenous ACh

¶ Fuh-yh-eyes-ostigmine. Did i see an ECHO? Echo is also for glaucoma

42
Q

Drug: Donepezil

Class :: Subclass

Clinical applications

Action

A

Donepizil

Cholinomimetic, INdirect agonist

Alzheimer’s Dz (only transient, NOT a cure)

/\ Endogenous ACh

¶ DONE with al…Z…heimers. donepe…Z…il

43
Q

When given to susceptible px, all cholinomimetics carry risk of exacerbating…

A

COPD
Asthma
Peptic Ulcers

44
Q

Drug: Parathion

Class :: Subclass

Clinical applications

Action

A

Parathion

Organophosphate, cholinesterase inhibitor POISON

Commonly used as pesticide: case will probably involve FARMER
Antidote — ATROPINE + PRALIDOXIME (regenerates active AChE, must use within a few hours before toxin “ages” [ leaves phosphate on receptor, R group is hydrolyzed — irreversable]

Causes Diarrhea, Urination, Miosis, Bronchospasm, Bradycardia, Excitation of skeletal muscle and cns, Lacrimation, Sweating, and Salivation (oozing from every oriface)

¶ DUMBBELSS

45
Q

Drug: Atropine

Class

Organ system

Clinical applications

A

Atropine

Muscarinic antagonist

Eye————————— /\ Pupil dilation, cycloplegia
Airway———————-- \/ Secretions
Stomach——————— \/ Acid secretion
Gut————————— \/ Motility
Bladder———————- \/ Urgency in cystitis

Used to Tx BRADYcardia, and for ophthalmic applications
Produces MYDRIASIS and CYCLOPLEGIA

¶Blocks DUMBBELSS

46
Q

Atropine

TOXICITY

A
/\ Body temp (due to \/ sweating)
Rapid Pulse
Dry Mouth
Dry, flushed skin
Cycloplegia
Constipation
Disorientation         ¶think about Alz Dz with \/ ACh

Can cause acute ANGLE CLOSURE glaucoma in elderly,
Urinary retention in men with BPH
Hyperthermia in infants

¶ Hot as a hare…Dry as a bone…Red as a beet…blind as a bat… Mad as a hatter

47
Q

Name a plant toxicity that mimics that of atropine

A

Jimson weed

48
Q

Drug: Homatropine

Class :: Subclass

Clinical applications

Action

A

Homatropine

Muscarinic antagonists

Produces MYDRIASIS and CYCLOPLEGIA (paralysis of ciliary muscle –> ø accommodation)

EYE

49
Q

Drug: Tropicamide

Class :: Subclass

Clinical applications

Action

A

TROPicamide (like aTROPine)

Muscarinic antagonist

Produces mydriasis and cycloplegia

Eye

50
Q

Drug: Benztropine

Class :: Subclass

Clinical applications

Action

A

benzTROPINE

Muscarinic antagonist

Parkinson’s disease ¶ PARK my BENZ

CNS

51
Q

Drug: Scopolamine

Class :: Subclass

Clinical applications

Action

A

Scopolamine

Muscarinic antagonist

Motion sickness ¶ Think about riding in a gyroSCOPE

CNS

52
Q

Drug: Ipratropium

Class :: Subclass

Clinical applications

Action

A

Ipratropium

Muscarinic antagonist

Asthma, COPD ¶ I PRAy i can breathe again

Respiratory

53
Q

Drug: Oxybutynin

Class :: Subclass

Clinical applications

Action

A

Oxybutynin (same use as Glycopyrrolate)

Muscarinic antagonist

Reduces urgency in mild cystitis and reduces bladder spasms

Genitourinary

¶ GLYCO PYRO’s can’t pee because they have an OXY BUTT

54
Q

Drug: Glycopyrrolate

Class :: Subclass

Clinical applications

Action

A

Glycopyrrolate (same use as Oxybutynin)

Muscarinic antagonist

Reduce urgency in mild cystitis and reduce bladder spasms

Genitourinary

¶GLYCO PYRO’s can’t pee because they have an OXY BUTT

55
Q

Drug: Methscopolamine

Class :: Subclass

Clinical applications

Action

A

Methscopolamine (along with Pirenzepine, and Propantheline)

Muscarinic antagonist

Peptic ulcer treatment

Gastrointestinal

          [methscopolamine]  [pirenzepine] ¶ use your METH SCOPE to PEER IN ZE gastric ulcer to see the PROPAN (proton) pump, and block the muscarinic receptor
56
Q

Drug: Pirenzepine

Class :: Subclass

Clinical applications

Action

A

PirenzePINE (similar to Methscopolamine, and propantheline)
[atroPINE]

Muscarinic antagonist

Peptic ulcer treatment

Gastrointestinal

57
Q

Drug: Propantheline

Class :: Subclass

Clinical applications

Action

A

Propantheline (along with Methscopolamine and Pirenzepine)

Muscarinic antagonist

Peptic ulcer disease

Gastrointestinal

58
Q

Drug: Epinephrine

Class :: Subclass

Clinical applications

Action

A

Epinephrine

Direct sympathomimetic

Anaphylaxis
Glaucoma (open angle)
Asthma
Hypotension

[ a1 ][ a2 ][ ß1 ][ ß2 ][ D1 ]
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + +

59
Q

Drug: Norepinephrine

Class :: Subclass

Clinical applications

Action

A

Norepinephrine

Direct sympathomimetic

Hypotension (but \/ renal perfusion [esp. when given w/ NSAIDS]

[ a1 ][ a2 ][ ß1 ][ ß2 ][ D1 ]
+ + + + + + + + + + +

60
Q

Drug: Isoproterenol

Class :: Subclass

Clinical applications

Action

A

ISOproterenol

Direct sympathomimetic

AV block (rare)

Isolated ß agonist

ß1, ß2

61
Q

Drug: Dopamine

Class :: Subclass

Clinical applications

Action

A

Dopamine

Direct sympathomimetic

Shock (renal perfusion)
Heart failure:
inotropic
chronotropid

D1 > ß > a

D1 —- low dose
ß —— medium dose
a —— high dose

62
Q

Drug: Dobutamine

Class :: Subclass

Clinical applications

Action

A

Dobutamine

Direct sympathomimetic

Heart failure
Cardiac stress testing
Inotropic AND chronotropic

     a1                  a2               ß1              ß2              D
     \+                    +              + + + +          +
63
Q

Drug: Phenylephrine

Class :: Subclass

Clinical applications

Action

A

Phenylephrine

Direct sympathomimetic

Pupilary dilation (w/o cycloplegia)
Vasoconstriction
Nasal decongestion
    a1             a2               ß1               ß2                D1
\+ + + +         + +
64
Q

Drug: Metaproterenol

Class :: Subclass

Clinical applications

Action

A

Metaproterenol ¶ MAST
\_______________________/
Direct sympathomimetic

Acute asthma

  a1           a2          ß1            ß2               D1
                              \+ +         + + + +
65
Q

Drug: Albuterol

Class :: Subclass

Clinical applications

Action

A

Albuterol ¶ MAST
\__________________/
Direct sympathomimetic

Acute asthma

      a1             a2          ß1            ß2               D1
                                    \+ +          + + + +
66
Q

Drug: Salmeterol

Class :: Subclass

Clinical applications

Action

A

Salmeterol ¶ MAST
\____________________/
Direct sympathomimetic

LONG TERM tx of ASTHMA

    a1              a2              ß1             ß2               D1
                                       \+ +          + + + +
67
Q

Drug: Terbutaline

Class :: Subclass

Clinical applications

Action

A

Terbutaline ¶ MAST
\______________________/
Direct sympathomimetic

\/ Premature uterine contraction

      a1              a2            ß1               ß2               D1
                                       \+ +             + + + +
68
Q

Drug: Ritodrine

Class :: Subclass

Clinical applications

Action

A

Ritodrine

Direct sympathomimetics

\/ Premature uterine contractions

        a1           a2               ß1             ß2               D1
                                                        \+ + + +
69
Q

Drug: Amphetamine

Class :: Subclass

Clinical applications

Action

A

Amphetamine

INdirect sympathomimetic

Narcolepsy
Obesity
Attention deficit disorder

Indirect general agonist
RELEASES stored catecholamine

70
Q

Drug: Ephedrine

Class :: Subclass

Clinical applications

Action

A

Ephedrine

INdirect sympathomimetic

Nasal decongestion
Urinary incontinence
Hypotension

Indirect general agonist
Releases stored catecholamines

71
Q

Drug: Cocaine

Class :: Subclass

Clinical applications

Action

A

Cocaine

INdirect sympathomimetic

Vasoconstriction
Local anethesia
TOX: Stroke, nasal septum perforation

Indirect general agonist
ø uptake

72
Q

Drug: Clonidine

Class :: Subclass

Clinical applications

Action

A

Clonidine

Sympatheplegics

Hyptertension (esp. w/ renal dz)
NO \/ in blood flow to kidney

Centrally acting a2-agonists
\/ Central adrenergic outflow

73
Q

Drug: a-methyldopa

Class :: Subclass

Clinical applications

Action

A

a-methyldopa

Sympathoplegic

Hypertension (like Clonidine: esp. w/ kidney dz b/c no \/ in blood
to kidney
Centrally acting a2-agonists
\/ Central adrenergic outflow

74
Q

Drug: Phenoxybenzamine

Class :: Subclass

Clinical applications

Action

A

Phenoxybenzamine (irreversible)

Nonselective alpha blocker

PHEOCHROMOCYTOMA (use this drug before removing tumor, since high levels of released catecholamine will never overcome block)

TOX: Orthostatic hypotension
Reflex TACHYcardia

75
Q

Drug: Phentolamine

Class :: Subclass

Clinical applications

Action

A

Phentolamine (reversible)

Nonselective alpha-blocker

Give to patients on MAO inhibitors who eat TYRAMINE-containing foods

TOX: Orthostatic hypotension
Reflex TACHYcardia

76
Q

Drug: Prazosin, Terazosin, Doxazosin

Class :: Subclass

Clinical applications

Action

A

-ZOSIN ending

a1 selective blocker

Hypertension
Urinary retention in BPH

TOX: 1st dose orthostatic hypotension
Dizziness
Headache

77
Q

Drug: Mirtazapine

Class :: Subclass

Clinical applications

Action

A

Mirtazapine

a2 selective blocker

Use for DEPRESSION

Tox: Sedation
/\ Serum cholesterol
/\ appetite

78
Q

Name drug that causes /\ blood pressure that can be reversed (cause \/ pressure) after Phentolamine administration

A

Epinephrine

Alpha-blockade causes unmasking of the ß2 vasodilatory fx

79
Q

Name drug that causes an /\ BP but whose effect can be cancelled after phentolamine administration.

A

Phenylephrine

A selective alpha-agonist.
Alpha blockade cancels its physiological effect.

80
Q

ß-blockers end in…

A

-olol

ex.
Acebutolol

81
Q

ß-blockers clinical applications… (6)

A
  1. Hypertension \/ Cardiac output
    \/ RENIN secretion
    (due to ß block of JGA cells)
  2. Angina pectoris \/ Heart rate / contractility
    ‘–> \/ O2 consumption
  3. MI \/ mortalitly
  4. SVT Class II anti-arrhythmic
    (Propranolol & Esmolol) \/ AV conduction vel.
  5. CHF Slows progression of chronic failure
  6. Glaucoma \/ secretions of aqueous humor
    (timolol eye drops)
82
Q

ß blocker TOX (5)

A
  1. Impotence
  2. Exacerbation of asthma/COPD
  3. Adverse CARDIAC fx
    › Bradycardia
    › AV block
    › CHF
  4. Adverse CNS fx
    › Sedation
    › Sleep alterations
  5. Use with caution in DIABETICS
83
Q

ß1 selective antagonists…

What px would benefit most from these as opposed to non selective ß blockers?

A

ß1 selective antagonists

¶Begin with letters A-M

Acebutolol (partial agonist)
Betaxolol        )
Esmolol          ) > Short acting
Atenolol
Metoprolol

¶ A BEAM of ß1 blockers

Good for px with pulmonary dz!!!

84
Q

Nonselective ß antagonists

A

Begin with letters N-Z
¶ Please Try Not ßeing Picky
/ / / /
Propranolol————–’ / / /
Timolol—————————–’ / /
Nadolol———————————’ /
Pindolol——————————————–’

85
Q

Nonselective (vasodilatory)

a- and ß-antagonists

A

Carved…ILOL
Labet…ALOL

¶ The weird one’s that don’t end in -OLOL

86
Q

Partial ß-Agonists

A

Pindolol ——.
Acebutolol—–-—————–.
\ \
¶ …P…artial ß …A…gonists
¶ PAPA