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General/Autonomics Pharm Flashcards

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Difference in competitive vs noncompetitve inhibitors?

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competitive = decrease potency, noncompetitive = decrease efficacy. Pharmacology General

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What is Km?

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Inverse relation of affinity of enzyme for its substrate. Pharmacology General

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What is Vmax?

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Direct proportion to enzyme concentration Pharmacology General

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What is bioavailability?

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Fraction of administered drug that reaches systemic circulation unchanged. Pharmacology General

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Time to steady state depends on?

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depends on half-life. Does not depend on frequency or size of dose. Pharmacology General

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What is rate of elimination in zero order kinetics?

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constant amount eliminated per time. Pharmacology General

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Give three drugs that are zero order eliminated.

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PEA - phenytoin, Ethanol, Aspirin. Pharmacology General

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What is the rate of elimination for first order kinetics?

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A constant FRACTION is eliminted, variable by concentration! Pharmacology General

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How does ionization relate to urine pH?

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Ionzied species are trapped in urine and not resorbed. Neutral can be resorbed. Pharmacology general

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How do you treat overdose of weak acid? Give drug examples.

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Treat with Bicarb to make neutral. Exp: phenobarbital, methotrexate, aspirin. Pharmacology general

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How do you treat overdose of weak base? Give drug examples.

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Treat with ammonium chloride. exp: amphetamines. Pharmacology general

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What is phase I drug metabolism? What pt. population loses this?

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Reduction, Oxidation, hydrolysis with CYP450. Often gives neutral products. Geriatrics lose this phase. Pharmacology general

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What is phase II metaboloism? What population depend on this?

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Conjugation (Glucuronidation, Acetylation, and Sulfation.) Gives charged products. Geriatrics depend on this, old people have GAS. Pharmacology general

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What is efficacy?

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maximal effect a drug can produce. Pharmacology general

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What is potency?

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amount of drug needed for the same effect. Pharmacology general

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What happends to efficacy when a partial agonist and full agonist are mixed?

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DECREASED efficacy. fight for same binding site, full agonist cant exert full effect. Pharmacology general

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What is therapetuic index?

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LD50/ED50. Median lethal dose divded by median effective dose. Safer drugs have a higher TI. pharmacology general

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What is a therapeutic window?

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Minimum effective dose to minimum toxic dose. Think of it as range of use. pharmacology general

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What are the two types of Nicotonic receptors? What kind of messenger do they use?

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  1. Nicotinic - Ligang gated Na/K channels. Two nicotinic types: Nm(NMJ) and Nn(autonomic ganglia. 2. Muscarinic - G-proteins. 5 types, M1-M5. pharmacology general
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Alpha-1 sympathetic receptor (G-protein class, major function)

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q, increase: vasc. smooth muscle contraction, pupillary dilator muscle contraction, intestinal and bladder sphincter contaction. pharmacology autonomics

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Alpha-2 sympathetic receptor(G-protein class, major function)

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i, decrease: sympathetic outflow, insulin release, lipolysis. increase: platlet aggregation. pharmacology autonomics

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Beta-1 sympathetic receptor(G-protein class, major function)

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s, increase: heart rate, contractilty, renin release, lipolysis pharmacology autonomics

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Beta-2 sympathetic receptor(G-protein class, major function)

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s, vasodilation, brochodilation, increase: heart rate, contractility, lipolysis, insulin release, aqueous humor production. decrease: uterine tone, ciliary muscle tone. pharmacology autonomics

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M-1 Parasymp receptor(G-protein class, major function)

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q, CNS, enteric nervouse system. pharmacology autonomics

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M-2 Parasymp(G-protein class, major function)

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i, decease: heart rate, contractility of atria pharmacology autonomics

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M-3 parasymp(G-protein class, major function)

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increase: exocrine gland secretion (tears, gastric, etc), gut peristalsis, bladder contraction, bronchoconstriction, pupillary spinchter contraction, cilliary muscle contraction. pharmacology autonomics

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What receptor is responsible for miosis and accomadation?

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Parasympathetic M-3. pharmacology autonomics

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What receptor is responsbile for mydriasis?

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Sympathetic Alpha-1. pharmacology autonomics

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Dopamine D-1 receptor(G-protein class, major function)

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s, relaxes renal vascular smooth muscle pharmacology autonomics

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Dopamine D-2 receptor(G-protein class, major function)

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i, modulates transmitter release especially in brain. pharmacology autonomics

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Histamine H-1 receptor(G-protein class, major function)

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q, increase: mucus production, contraction of bronchioles, pruritus, pain. pharmacology autonomics

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histamine H-2 receptor(G-protein class, major function)

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a, increase gastric acid secretion pharmacology autonomics

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vasopression V-1 receptor(G-protein class, major function)

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q, increase: vascular smooth muscle contraction pharmacology autonomics

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vasopression V-2 receptor(G-protein class, major function)

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s, increase water permeability and reabsorption in kidneys. (V2 found in 2 kidneys). pharmacology autonomics

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Which receptors work via Gq -> Phospholipase C ->Pip2->DAG + IP3?

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H1,Alpha1,V1,M1,M3. (remember HAVe 1 M&M) pharmacology autonomics

35
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DAG causes activation of what?

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Protein Kinase C. pharmacology autonomics

36
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IP3 causes increase in what?

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Calcium -> smouth muscle contraction pharmacology autonomics

37
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Which receptors work via Gi->Adenyly cyclase ->cAMP ->Protein Kinase A?

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M2, Alpha2, D2. (remember MAD 2’s.) pharmacology autonomics

38
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Which receptors work via Gs->adenylyate cyclase ->cAMP->Protein Kinase A?

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Beta1, Beta2, D1, H2,V2. pharmacology autonomics

39
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What does protein kinase A do?

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increase calcium release in heart and blocks myosin light chain kinase. pharmacology autonomics

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What are the two classes of cholinomimetics?

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  1. direct agonsts 2. indirect agonists (anticholinesterases). pharmacology autonomics
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Bethanechol(mechanism,use,toxicity)

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Direct cholinomimetic. Postop or neurogenic ileus, urinary retention. COPD+asthma exacerbation, peptic ulcers. pharmacology autonomics

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Carbachol(mechanism,use,toxicity)

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Direct Cholinomimetic. Identical to Ach. Glaucoma, pupillary contraction, relief of IOP. COPD+asthma exacerbation, peptic ulcers. pharmacology autonomics

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Pilocarpine(mechanism,use,toxicity)

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Direct Cholinomimetic. Stimulates tears, salvia, sweat. Open and closed-angle glaucoma.COPD+asthma exacerbation, peptic ulcers. pharmacology autonomics

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methacholine(mechanism,use,toxicity)

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Direct Cholinomimetic. challenge test of asthma diagnosis. COPD+asthma exacerbation, peptic ulcers. pharmacology autonomics

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Neostigmine(mechanism,use,toxicity)

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Indirect cholinomimetic agonist. NO cns penetration. Postop and neurogenic ileus, myasthenia gravis, reversal of NMJ block. COPD+asthma exacerbation, peptic ulcers. pharmacology autonomics

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pyridostigmine(mechanism,use,toxicity)

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indirect cholinomimetic agonist. Long acting myasthenia gravis treatment. COPD+asthma exacerbation, peptic ulcers. pharmacology autonomics

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edrophonium(mechanism,use,toxicity)

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indirect cholinomimetic agonist. Short acting, for myasthenia gravis diagnosis. COPD+asthma exacerbation, peptic ulcers. pharmacology autonomics

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Physostigmine(mechanism,use,toxicity)

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indirect cholinomimetic agonist. for anti-cholinergic overdose, crosses BBB. COPD+asthma exacerbation, peptic ulcers. pharmacology autonomics

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Donepezil(mechanism,use,toxicity)

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indirect cholinomimetic agonist. Alzheimers disease. COPD+asthma exacerbation, peptic ulcers. pharmacology autonomics

50
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signs of cholinesterase inhibitor poisoning. treatment.

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DUMBBELSS (diarrhea, urination, miosis, bronchospasm, bradycardia, excitation of skeletal muscle +CNS, lacrimation, sweating, salvia.) tx: atropine + pralidoxime. pharmacology autonomics

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Parathion(mechanism, treatment)

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Irreversible cholinesterase inhibitor, ACH overdose. Tx: atropine + pralidoxime. pharmacology autonomics

52
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Atropine, homatropine, tropicamide (mechanism, use, toxicity).

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Muscarinic antagonist. produces mydriasis and cycloplegia. (Atropine also used for bradycardia). Causes hot as a hare, dry as bone, red as beet, blind as bat, mad as a hatter. pharmacology autonomics

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Benztropine(mechanism,use,toxicity)

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Muscarinic antagoist. Parkinsons disease (park my benz). Causes hot as a hare, dry as bone, red as a beet, blind as a bat, mad as a hatter. pharmacology autonomics

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Scopolamine(mechanism,use,toxicity)

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Muscarinic antagonist. Motion sickness. causes hot as a hare, dry as a cone, red as a beet, blind as a bat, mad as a hatter. pharmacology autonomics

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Ipratropium,tiotropium (mechanism, use, toxicity)

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Muscarinic antagonist. COPD, Asthma. Causes hot as a hare, dry as a bone, red as a beet, blind as a bat, mad as a hatter. pharmacology autonomics

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Oxybutynin(mechanism,use,toxicity)

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Muscarinic anatagonist. reduces urgency in mild cystitis and reduce bladder spasms. causes hot as a hare, dry as a bone, red as a beet, blind as a bat, mad as a hatter.

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Glycopyrrolate(mechanism,use,toxicity)

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Muscarinic anatagonist. IP: given in preop to reduce airway secretions. oral:reduce drooling, peptic ulcer. Can cause hot as a hare, dry as a bone red as a beet, blind as a bat, mad as a hatter. pharmacology autonomics

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Jimson Weed(mechanism, toxicity)

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muscarinic antagonist, causes gardner’s pupil (mydriasis). pharmacology autonomics

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Epinephrine(Mechanism, receptors bound, use, toxicity)

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Direct Sympathomemetic. A1,A2,B1,B2. Anaphylaxis, open angle glaucoma, asthma, hypotension. pharmacology autonomics

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Norepinephine(Mechanism, receptors bound, use, toxicity)

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direct sympathomemetic. A1,A2, some B1. used in hypotension but it decrease renal perfusion. pharmacology autonomics

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Isoproterenol(Mechanism, receptors bound, use, toxicity)

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Direct sympathomemetic. B1, B2. Used in Torsade de pointe and bradyarryhmia. Can cause tachycardia and worsen cardiac ischemia. pharmacology autonomics

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dopamine(Mechanism, receptors bound, use, toxicity)

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Direct sympathomimetics. Receptors depend on dose. low = D1, med = D1,B2,B1, high = A1,A2,B1,B2,D1. Used in shock and heart failure (ionotropic and chronotropic). pharmacology autonomics

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dobutamine(Mechanism, receptors bound, use, toxicity)

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Direct sympathomimetic. Mostly B1, little a1,a2,b2. Used in heart failure and cardiac stresstest (ionotrpic and chronotropic) pharmacology autonomics

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Phenylephrine(Mechanism, receptors bound, use, toxicity)

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Direct sympathomimetic. A1, A2. Used in hypotension, to cause mydriasis, and rhinitis (decongestant). pharmacology autonomics

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Albuterol, salmetrol, terbutaline (Mechanism, receptors bound, use, toxicity)

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Direct sympathomimetic. Mostly B2, some b1. Sal = long term ashtma or copd. Albuterol for short term asthma. Terbutaline for to reduce premture uterine contractions. pharmacology autonomics

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Ritodrine(Mechanism, receptors bound, use, toxicity)

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Direct sympathomimetic. B2 only. Used to reduce premature uterine contractions. pharmacology autonomics

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Amphetamine (mechanism, use)

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indirect sympathomimetic. Releases stored catecholamines. Used for narcolepsy, obesity, ADD. pharmacology autonomics

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Epinephrine(Mechanism, use, toxicity)

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indirect sympathomimetic. Releases stored catecholamines. Used for nasal decongestion, urinary incontience, hypotension. pharmacology autonomics

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Cocaine (mechanims, use).

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direct sympathomimetic. Reuptake inhibitor. Causes vasoconstriction and local anesthesia. pharmacology autonomics

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Why must B-Blockers be avoided in suspected cocaine intoxication?

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mixing them can lead to unopposed A1 activation and extreme hypertenion. pharmacology autonomics

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How does norepinephrine cause reflex bradycardia?

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stimulates A1>B2. Causes increased vasoconstrciton -> increased BP. This causes reflex bradycardia and slowing of HR. pharmacology autonomics

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How does isoproterenol cause reflex tachycardia?

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Stimulates B2>A1. This cause vasodilation and dropping of BP. B1 is stimulated and causes tachycardia. pharmacology autonomics

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Clonidine, alpha-methyldopa(Mechanism, receptors bound, use)

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Centrally acting alpha-2 agonists, this causes LESS peripheral sympathetic release.Used in hypertension, especially renal disease due to no increase in renal blood flow! pharmacology autonomics

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Phenoxybenzamine(Mechanism, receptors bound, use, toxicity)

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IRREVERSIBLE nonslective alpha blocker. Used in pheochromosytoma BEFORE surgery! toxic: orhtostatic hypotension, reflec tachycardia. pharmacology autonomics

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phentolamine(Mechanism, receptors bound, use, toxicity)

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REVERSBILE nonselective alpha blocker. give to patients on MAOI who each tyramine contraining foods. pharmacology autonomics

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Prazosin, Terazosin, Doxazosin,Tamsulosin(Mechanism, receptors bound, use, toxicity)

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Alpha-1 blocker. Used in hypertension, urinary rentention in BPH. tox:orthostatic hypotension, dizziness, headache. pharmacology autonomics

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Mirtazapine (mechanism, use, toxicity)

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Alpha-2 blocker. Used in depression. tox: sedation, hypercholesterolemia, increased apetite. pharmacology autonomics

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Describe what occurs when you alpha-blockade epi vs. phenylephrine.

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Before blockade: Both epi and phen RAISES BP. After alpha blockade: only epi raises, no change in phenyl. Why: Epi has B binding, phenyl does NOT. pharmacology autonomics

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Give 6 applications of Beta-blockers in general.

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Angina - decreases HR and contractility, decreasing oxygen use. MI - decrease mortality. SVT - decrease AV duction. Hypertension - decrease CO and renin secretion. CHF - slows progression. Glaucoma - decrease secretion of aqueous humor. pharmacology autonomics

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give general toxicites of b-blockers

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impotence, asthma exacerbation, bradycardia, seizures, sedation, hides hypoglycemia. pharmacology autonomics

81
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What are the B1 selective b-blockers? When are they useful?

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A BEAM. acebutolol, betaxolol, Esmolol, Atenolol, Metoprolol. Useful in comorbid pum. disease. pharmacology autonomics

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What are the nonselective ( b1 = b2) b-blockers?

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Please Try Not Being Picky. Propranolol, Timolol, Nadolol, Pindolol. B = B-blocker. pharmacology autonomics

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what are the nonselective a and b-antagonists?

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Carvedilol, labetalol. pharmacology autonomics

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What are the partial B-agonists?

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Pindolol, Acebutolol. pharmacology autonomics

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