Lecture 2 Flashcards
(Adrenergic Receptors)
Adrenergic Receptors?
(Adrenoceptors)
-Class of G Protein-Coupled Receptors (GPCRs)
-Targets of catecholamines (norepinephrine and epinephrine)
-Stimulate sympathetic nervous system
-Activate different G protein
(Adrenergic Receptors)
Smooth Muscle Contraction?
A1 –> Gq –> Ca
(Adrenergic Receptors)
Inhibition of transmitter release?
A2 –> Gi –> Inhibit cAMP
(Adrenergic Receptors)
Heart Muscle Contraction Smooth Muscle Relaxation Glycogenolysis?
B –> Gs –> Increase cAMP
(Adrenergic Receptors)
50% of Drugs target?
GPCRs
(Adrenergic Receptors: Most Physiologically Relevant Effects)
a1?
-Tissue (most vascular smooth muscle, Heart, Prostate, Pupillary Dilator Muscle)
-G Protein (Gq)
-Effect (contraction, increased force, contraction, contraction (pupil dilation))
(Adrenergic Receptors: Most Physiologically Relevant Effects)
a2?
-Tissue (postsynaptic CNS, presynaptic ANS)
-G Protein (Gi)
-Effect (Multiple decreased SNS tone, decreased NT release)
(a2 = decreased sympathetic tone)
(Adrenergic Receptors: Most Physiologically Relevant Effects)
B1?
-Tissue (Heart, Juxtaglomerular cells)
-G Protein (Gs, Gi)
-Effect (increased force and rate, increased renin release) (retain fluid)
(Adrenergic Receptors: Most Physiologically Relevant Effects)
B2?
-Tissue (skeletal muscle blood vessels, bronchial smooth muscle, liver, uterus)
-G Protein (Gs, Gi)
-Effect (relaxation, relaxation (asthma), glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis (increases blood glucose), relaxation)
(Adrenergic Receptors: Most Physiologically Relevant Effects)
B3?
-Tissue (adipose tissue (fat cells))
-G Protein (Gs)
-Effect (increased lipolysis)
Alpha 1 (Gq)?
(Smooth Muscle Contraction)
-Blood Vessels
-Pupils
-Pylorus
-Urinary Sphincter
-Prostate
Alpha 2 (Gi)?
(Inhibitory)
Presynaptic Nerve Terminals
Beta 1 (Gs)?
Gs coupled receptors, increase cAMP
Beta 2 (Gs)?
(Smooth Muscle Relaxation)
Gs coupled receptors, increase cAMP
Adrenergic Synapse Location?
-Dilate pupils
-Increase HR, contractility
-Increase respiratory rate (dilates bronchi)
-Inhibits digestion
-Diverts blood flow to muscles (by vasoconstriction/dilation)
-Inhibits urination
(Drugs to Know and Love #1: Agonists)
a1 Agonist?
Phenylephrine (vasoconstriction)
(Drugs to Know and Love #1: Agonists)
a2 Agonist?
-Clonidine (decrease sympathetic tone)
-Methyldopa (Gi = inhibitory)
(Drugs to Know and Love #1: Agonists)
Non-selective b Agonist (B1 + B2) ?
-Isoproterenol
-Dobutamine
(B1= increases HR)
(B2 = bronchodilator + smooth muscle dilation)
(Drugs to Know and Love #1: Agonists)
b2 Agonist ?
Albuterol (dilates bronchial SM)
(Drugs to Know and Love #2: Antagonists)
Non-selective a antagonist?
Phentolamine (vasodilation, increase HR)
(Drugs to Know and Love #2: Antagonists)
a1 antagonist?
Prazosin
(Drugs to Know and Love #2: Antagonists)
Non-selective b antagonist (b blockers) ?
Propranolol
(Drugs to Know and Love #2: Antagonists)
B = ?
-olol
(Drugs to Know and Love #2: Antagonists)
b1 antagonist (b blockers) ?
-Atenolol
-Metoprolol
(B1 antagonist = decrease HR)
(Drugs to Know and Love #2: Antagonists)
B1 antagonist ?
Decrease HR
(Drugs to Know and Love #2: Antagonists)
B2 antagonist ?
Bronchoconstriction
(Drugs to Know and Love #2: Antagonists)
Mixed a1/B antagonists?
-Carvedilol
-Labetalol
(Drugs to Know and Love #2: Antagonists)
LOL = ?
Funny because it has both
Drugs to Know and Love #2: Antagonists?
Opposite Effect
(a1 Selective Agonists)
(Epinephrine vs. Phenylephrine)
Epinephrine?
-Oral usability: completely ineffective
-Duration of action: short
-CNS penetration: poor penetration
(a1 Selective Agonists)
(Epinephrine vs. Phenylephrine)
Phenylephrine?
-Phenylephrine is more stable, and does not get broken down so fast
(a1 Selective Agonists)
Epinephrine vs. Phenylephrine?
-Selectivity
-COMT Sensitivity (catechol-o-methyl transferase) (degrades catecholamines)
a1 Agonists: Mechanisms of Action and Pharmacology?
-Stimulation of a1
-Induce contraction of smooth muscle
-Primary effect- vasoconstriction of most vascular smooth muscle
-Decrease mucosal edema
(do not give if you have high BP)
a1 Selective Agonists: Clinical Use?
-Nasal Congestion (decreases inflammation markers reaching tissue)
-Hypotension (vasoconstriction increase BP)
-Hemorrhoids (vasoconstriction stop inflammation marker to swollen/inflamed vein)
-To dilate pupils
Phenylephrine?
-Type: A1 Agonist
-Effect: Vasoconstriction
-Tx: Nasal Congestion, Hypotension, Hemorrhoids
-SE: Angina, Bradycardia, HTN, Necrosis
-Contraindication: Fib, Tachy, HTN
-Interactions: MAOI
a1 Agonist (phenylephrine): Pharmacokinetics, Adverse Effects, Contraindications, Interactions?
-Longer duration of action than catecholamines. Metabolized by MAO (intestine, liver or plasma)
-Angina, anxiety, bradycardia, hypertension, tissue necrosis (similar to Epi)
-Ventricular fibrillation/tachycardia, hypertension (raises BP so think any heat issue don’t give)
-MAO inhibitors (breaks down NE
(a1 Agonist (phenylephrine): Pharmacokinetics, Adverse Effects, Contraindications, Interactions)
If you increase A1 agonists, you wouldn’t want to?
Inhibit NE via MAO inhibitors because then it would cause increased vasoconstriction
a2 Selective Agonists?
-Clonidine
-Methyldopa (SAFE WITH PREGNANCY)
(Postsynaptic CNS (Gi) Multiple (decreased SNS tone))
(Presynaptic ANS (Gi) Decreased NT release)
(a2 Selective Agonists)
Decrease SNS?
Parasympathetic Effects
a2 Agonists: Mechanisms of Action and Pharmacology?
-Stimulation of a2 receptors in medulla has sympathetic effects (no reflex tachycardia)
-Decrease overall NE release through stimulation of pre-synaptic receptors
-Net Effect (decreased BP, HR, CO)
(a2 Agonists: Mechanisms of Action and Pharmacology)
Still an Agonist?
Activated Gi that’s inhibitory (NOT an Antagonist)
a2 Agonists: Clinical Use?
-Hypertension (decreases SNS so less epilepsy = decreases BP) (Clonidine more potent and used more often than methyldopa but pregnancy category C (risk cannot be ruled out))
-Methyldopa first-line therapy for hypertension during pregnancy (“pro drug” that needs to be activated so safer)
-Clonidine: several CNS disorders including ADHD, mitigate drug withdrawal, severe pain
(a2 Agonists: Clinical Use)
Clonidine?
More potent but not used during pregnancy
(several CNS disorders including ADHD, mitigate drug withdrawal, severe pain)
(a2 Agonists: Clinical Use)
Methyldopa?
First-Line Therapy for hypertension during pregnancy
(“pro drug” that needs to be activated so safer)
(Clonidine vs. a-methyldopa)
Clonidine is effective both in?
Periphery and in Brain
(effect everywhere with does)