Pharm 7.2 Flashcards
M1 and M3 receptors
Gq - inc PLC
M2 receptors
Gi - dec cAMP
N(n) and N(m) receptors
open Na/K channels
Acetylcholine is hydrolyzed by
cholinesterase
two types of cholinesterase
acetylcholinesterase, butyrylcholinesterase
Acetylcholinesterase is present at
all cholinergic sites (Nm junction)
butyryl cholinesterase is present in
plasma, liver, intestine
cholinergic direct agonists
choline esters, cholinomimetic alkaloids
choline esters (direct agonists)
acetylcholine, methacholine, carbachol, bethanechol
cholinomimetic alkaloids (direct agonists)
pilocarpine, arecholine
cholinergic indirect agonsits
anticholinesterases
reversible anticholinesterase
neostigmine, physostigmine, pyridostigmine, edrophonium, donepezil
irreversible anticholinesterase
organophosphates, carbamates
therapeutic implication of Ach
none bc too diffuse action and rapid hydrolysis within seconds
M3 in CVS
on blood vessel endothelium - production of NO/EDRF –> PKG in SM–>hyperpolarization and SM relaxation by inc cGMP –> vasodialation
M2 in CVS
at SA and AV nodes
cholinergic effect on BP
dec BP by causing vasodialation - only by direct Ach administration bc there is no innervation ot blood vessels so indirect agonists has no use
cholinergic effect on the heart
dec HR, CO, and contraction (esp atrial but not on ventricles and purkinje system)