Mechanism Of Action Flashcards

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What’s the mechanism of action for adenosine?

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Blocks AV node of the heart
Agonist to A1 receptor, inhibits adenylyl cyclase causing reducing cAMP and causing hyperpolarisation
(Half life 8-10sec)

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What’s the mechanism of action for amlopidine?

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Blocks calcium channels in vascular smooth muscle and the heart –> reduced contraction/constriction therefore causing dilation of peripheral blood vessels and reducing blood pressure

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