Lectures 10, 11, 12: Adrenergic System 1, 2 and 3 (Adrenergic Agonists & Antagonists) Flashcards

1
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  • Blocks transport of NA into the vesicles, thus depleting noradrenaline stores.
  • Not used clinically.
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Reserpine

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2
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Bronchoconstriction (due to the blockade of β2-adrenergic receptors on bronchial smooth muscle)

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Propranolol

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  • Non-catecholamine (First, they lack the catechol group, therefore they are not substrates for COMT and are metabolized slowly by MAO.
  • As a result, the half-lives of non-catecholamines are much longer than those of catecholamines.
  • Second, because they do not undergo rapid degradation by MAO and COMT, non- catecholamines can be given Orally.
  • Third, non-catecholamines are considerably less polar than catecholamines, and hence are more able to cross the blood-brain barrier.)
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Phenylephrine

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Direct-acting agonists act directly on adrenoceptors (α and/or β) by activating them, and are said to be sympathomimetic (Drugs that produce an effect similar to the effect that is produced by stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system).

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Noradrenaline (Norepinephrine), Phenylephrine, Clonidine, Isoprenaline (Isoproterenol), Dobutamine, Salbutamol

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5
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-Promotion of NA Release. By acting on terminals of sympathetic nerves to cause NA release.
-These agents don’t act directly on postsynaptic receptors.
-They cause NA release from the nerve terminals by displacing NA from vesicles.
-Found in fermented foods such as cheese and is metabolized by MAO.
-The effect of indirect acting adrenergic agonists is much enhanced by
monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibition, which can lead to severe hypertension following ingestion of tyramine-rich foods by patients treated with MAO inhibitors.
-The patient is taking MAO inhibitors, tyramine- containing diet can
cause serious vasopressor effects (hypertensive crisis).
-Promotion of NA release

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Amphetamine and Tyramine

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6
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β-Blockers (Propranolol, and Atenolol)

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  • β-Blockers are used to treat multiple diseases of the heart. They interfere with the effects of endogenous catecholamines.
  • When β-blocking drugs are given, they block the access of catecholamines to their receptors, so that the heart will pump with less intensity.
  • Therefore, beta-blockers cause: a decrease in heart rate (-ve chronotropic effect) & decreased contractility (-ve inotropic effect).
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7
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Therapeutic uses of: Propranolol & Atenolol (β- Antagonist)

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Therapeutic Uses of β- Antagonists:
-Reduction of blood pressure in hypertension:
● Can be used alone or in combination with other blood pressure-lowering drugs to maximize effect.
● Mechanism of action: Lower blood pressure by decreasing cardiac output & inhibiting the release of renin.
-Angina: Chest pain due to an inadequate supply of oxygen to the heart muscle.
● Blockade of β1-receptors in the myocardium reduces the influence of endogenous catecholamines.
● Result in decreased cardiac output & decreased blood pressure.
-Myocardial infarction:
● β-blockers have protective effect on the myocardium.
● Patients who have had one myocardial infarction appear to be protected against a second attack by prophylactic use of β blockers.
-Hyperthyroidism: There is increased sympathetic activity.
● Some of the symptoms of hyperthyroidism (such as tachycardia and anxiety) can be improved by beta-blockers.

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8
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What does Isoprenaline (Isoproterenol) cause?

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Causes: bronchodilation, peripheral vasodilation, and increased cardiac output.

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9
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Used as nasal decongestants.

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Phenylephrine

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10
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Adverse effects of α-adrenergic blockers are:

  • Orthostatic hypotension (the change in the BP due to changing posture)
  • Nasal congestion (due to dilation of nasal mucosal arterioles)
  • Reflex tachycardia
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Phentolamine, Prazosin, and Yohimbine (adverse effects of α-adrenergic blockers are for both selective and non selective α blockers)

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11
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Stimulates adrenergic receptors directly and also causes the release of noradrenaline from the adrenergic neuron.

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Ephedrine

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12
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_____ acts on adrenergic receptors: α and β adrenergic receptors

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Noradrenaline (Norepinephrine)

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13
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Selective α1-adrenoceptor agonists (vasoconstrictors)

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Phenylephrine

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14
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Block the release of NA into the synaptic space.

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Guanethidine

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15
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Selective β1 agonists (produce increased cardiac contractility, clinically useful to increase cardiac output in congestive heart failure.

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Dobutamine

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16
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Selective α2 agonists (centrally-acting)

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Clonidine

17
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Mixed-action adrenergic agonists

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Ephedrine

18
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Selective α1 antagonists

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Prazosin

19
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Adverse effects of: Propranolol & Atenolol (β- Antagonist)

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adverse effects:

  • Bronchoconstriction can occur, especially when non-selective beta-blockers are administered to asthmatic patients.
  • Cardio-selective beta-1 blockers should be used for asthmatic patients.
  • Non-selective beta-blockers are contraindicated in patients with asthma.
20
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Selective β1 antagonist

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Atenolol

21
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Non selective α blockers (block both α1 & α2 receptors)

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Phentolamine

22
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Tyrosine, is the substrate for the syntheses of _____

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Noradrenaline (Norepinephrine)

23
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________, an indirect acting adrenergic agonist, is found in fermented foods such as cheese. It is metabolized by MAO.

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Tyramine

24
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Non selective β receptor antagonist (blocks both β1 & β2)

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Propranolol

25
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  • By blocking neuronal NA reuptake (uptake 1), drugs can cause NA to accumulate within the synaptic gap, and can thereby increase receptor activation.
  • Inhibition of NA reuptake
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Cocaine, Tricyclic antidepressants

26
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Selective α2 antagonist

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Yohimbine

27
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Indirect acting adrenergic agonists

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Amphetamine

28
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Treatment of hypertension

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Clonidine, Prazosin

29
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Selective β2 agonists used mainly for their bronchodilator action in asthma and in the treatment of premature labor.

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Salbutamol

30
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_____ is released at the postganglionic sympathetic nerve terminals (e.g. Cardiac muscle, smooth muscle, glands) & also at the adrenal medulla where the hormone adrenaline is formed.

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Noradrenaline (Norepinephrine)

31
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Treatment of shock.

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Noradrenaline (Norepinephrine)

32
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If the patient is taking MAO inhibitors, _______- containing diet can cause serious vasopressor effects (hypertensive crisis).

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tyramine

33
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The effect of indirect acting adrenergic agonists is much enhanced by monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibition, which can lead to severe hypertension following ingestion of __________ foods by patients treated with MAO inhibitors.

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tyramine-rich

34
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Neurotransmitter

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Noradrenaline (Norepinephrine)

35
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Treatment of hypertensive emergencies caused by pheochromocytoma

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Phentolamine

36
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Non selective β-agonist, it stimulates both β-1 and β-2 adrenergic receptors.

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Isoprenaline (Isoproterenol)