Pharm NT III Flashcards
synthesis serotonin
presynaptic terminal from tryptophan by tryptophan hydroxylase
storage serotonin
vesicular transporter
inactivation serotonin
serotonin uptake transporter SERT
pumps 5-HT back into nerve terminal
R activated by serotonin
ionotropic (excitatory)
metabotropic (5-Ht 1,2,4,5,6,7)
activation 5-HT1
inhibitory increase K dec cAMP
activation 5-HT2a
excitatory
dec K increase IP3 and dAG
activation 5-HT 4
excitatory
dec K
where are serotonergic neurons located
raphe nuclei or medulla, pons and upper brainstem
peripherally in GI tract
SSRIs
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors used in depression
what is fluoxetine
prozac
SSRI
what drugs maybe interact with 5-HT R
ecstasy LSD and other hallucinogens
ondansetron
5-HT3 R antagonist (antiemetic)
partial agonists 5-HT2A
atypical antipsychotics
R for histmaine
metabotropic H1-4
activation H1 R
excitatory dec K increase IP3 and DAG