Pharm Quiz #8 Flashcards
List naturally occurring catecholamines
Epinephrine
Norephinephrine
Dopamine
List synthetic catecholamines
Isoproterenol
Dobutamine
List synthetic non-catecholamines
Ephedrine Amphetamines Phenylepherine Methoxamine Mephentermine
List pharmacologic effects of adrenergic agonists
Vasoconstriction (arterioles, capacitance vessels) Vasodilation (skeletal muscle) Bronchodilation Cardiac stimulation Lipolysis, glycogenolysis CNS stimulation Modulation of insulin
What is the structure of adrenergic drugs?
Adrenergic agonists derived from beta-phenyl-ethylamine
Hydroxyl groups on the 3 and 4 carbon positions of the benzene ring designate catechol status
Non-catecholamines are deficient at the 3 and 4 carbon substitution
List the six steps of adrenergic transmission
Synthesis Storage Release via Ca++ mediated exocytosis Binding Degradation Recycling
Epi and NE binding to receptors alter the ___ conformation - three dimensional shape of the receptor
chemical
A1 couples to Gq which results in increased intracellular ___
Calcium
A2 couples to Gi causing a decrease of ___ activity
cAMP
B receptors couple to Gs and increase intracellular ___ activity
cAMP
Sympathomimetic drugs have their effect on adrenergic receptors located in the ___ and ___
CNS and ANS
In the adrenergic system (SNS), what is the post-gangionic neurotransmitter? Pre-ganglionic?
Post - Epi or NE
Pre - Ach
In the PNS, what is the post-ganglionic neurotransmitter? Pre-ganglionic?
Ach for both
Where are A1 receptors found and what do they do?
Post synaptic sites
Vasoconstriction, mydriasis, relaxation of GI, contraction of GI sphincters, contraction of bladder sphincters
Where are A2 receptors found and what do they do?
Pre-synaptic sites
Inhibition of NE (post-synaptic), platelet aggregation, hyperpolarization of cells in the CNS, sedation
What happens when adrenergic receptors are activated?
Heart rate increases, pupils dilate, energy is mobilized, and blood flow diverted from non-essential organs to skeletal muscle
What are the subtypes of beta receptors?
B1, B2, and B3
Phenylephrine is an agonist of what receptors?
alpha only
All adrenergic receptors are linked to Gs proteins, which are linked to ___. Agonist binding causes a rise in the second messenger ___.
Adenylate cyclase
cAMP
Downstream effectors of cAMP include ___ which mediates intracellular events following homrone binding.
protein kinase (PKA)
What are the mechanism, agonist, and antagonist of alpha 1 receptors?
Selected agonist actions: smooth muscle contraction
Mechanism: Gq
Agonist: NE, phenylephrine, methoxamine
Antagonists: phenoxybenzamine,, phentolamine
What are the characteristics of alpha 2 receptors?
Agonist potency: NE > epinephrine > isoproterenol
Selected agonist actions: smooth muscle contraction, neurotransmitter inhibition
Mechanism: Gi
Agonists: dexamedetomidine, clonidine
Antagonists: yohimbine