Pharmacology Flashcards
catecholamines pass the blood brain barrier well? poorly?
very poorly
acetylcholine affects what 2 receptors
nicotinic
muscarinic
secreted by cholinergic fibers
after a threshold stimulus, liberation of Ach alters the cell membrane’s permeability
epinephrine is a direct acting catecholamine and adrenergic agonist or antagonist?
AGONIST
norepinephrine is a direct acting catecholamine that works through which receptors in the CNS?
a1, a2, b-adrenergics
dopamine (intropin) is an immediate precursor to?
acts through which 2 subtype receptors?
NE
D1 - activates adenylyl cyclase
D2 - inhibits adenylyl cyclase
serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine) works through at least 14 subreceptors __ type neurons
tryptominergic
the major inhibitory neurotransmitter in the CNS is
GABA
opioid peptides include (3)
beta-endorphin
enkephalines
dynorphin
these 2 nts have EXCITATORY effects on neurons everywhere in the CNS
glutamate
aspartate
catecholamines are a group of
sympathomimetic compounds
these 2 catecholamines stimulate the myocardium
epi
NE
clinically, epi is for
anaphylaxis, glaucoma, asthma, vasoconstriction to prolong anesthesia
clinically, norepi causes
vasoconstriction in hypotension
CNS stimulants include
- analeptics
- xanthines
- sympathomimetic amines
- analeptics - can overcome drug-induced RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION and hypnosis [metrazol, coramine, dopram, picrotoxin, strychnine]
- xanthines - improve mental ALERTNESS, reduce urge to sleep, elevate MOOD [caffeine, theophylline, theobromine]
- sympathomimetic amines - to treat NARCOLEPSY, OBESITY, ADHD [amphetamines, methylphenidate, phenmetrazine]
__ is the only xanthine important in asthma tx, by stimulating medulla respiratory centers to cause bronchial dilation
theophylline
caffeinism occurs if you intake > __ mg caffeine per day
600-750 (10 cups)
> 1000 mg is TOXIC
caffeine stimulates the CNS unequally, with the __ being the most excited, and __ least excited
CORTEX most,
spinal cord least
the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS) is an efferent motor system that fxns independent of consciousness and controls __
automatic VISCERAL fxns required for life
drugs block or mimic ANS transmitters to clinically modify what functions?
autonomic fxns like: cardiac and smooth muscle, vascular endothelium, exocrine glands, presynaptic nerve terminals)
ANS consists of 2 parts
sympathetic nervous system - response to STRESS, fight or flight
parasympathetic - at REST, rest and digest
SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM FUNCTION
- epi released from adrenal medulla
- HR incr (tachycardia)
- CO, Bp, blood flows from skin and internal organs into SKELETAL MUSCLE
- energy stores are mobilized
- pupils dilate (MYDRIASIS
- bronchioles dilate
- FEAR activates ANS sympathetics -> HYPERTENSION (a1 adrenergic receptors cause arteriolar vasoconstriction)
- DECR. salivation
PARASYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM FUNCTION
- effectors are activated as needed, does not discharge as a complete system
- Cranial nerves with PS activity = 3, 7, 9, 10
- MIOSIS (pupils constrict)
- bradycardia
- incr. salivation
4 types of drug-receptor binding
- ionic - from electrostatic attraction btw ions of opp. charge
- H bonds - btw polar (water) molecules
- Van der Waals - weak interactions when atoms close
- Hydrophobic - btw drug, receptor and aqueous environment
covalent bonds
sharing e- by pair of atoms, for structural integrity of molecules, NOT involved in drug-receptor rxns
4 families of physiologic receptors
- receptors as enzymes (cell surface protein kinases) - kinases work by phosphorylating proteins
- ion channels - drugs bind channels to cause opening or closing -> alters cell membrane potential
- G-protein coupled receptors - second messengers like cyclic AMP are produced to cause an effect in the cell
- Receptors in the cell nucleus - receptors for steroid hormones are soluble DNA-transcription factors in nucleus
alpha (a) receptors are primarily excitatory or inhibitory?
located where?
EXCITATORY
vascular smooth muscle, pre-synaptic nerve terminals, blood platelets, fat cells, CNS neurons
*exception, some a-receptors relax GI smooth muscle
2 types of alpha receptors
- post junctional a1 adrenergic (MORE COMMON)
- radial smooth muscle in iris, arteries/arterioles/veins, GI tract
- causes CONTRACTION and VASOCONSTRICTION
- in arterioles of skin, mucosa, viscera, kidney - pre-junctional a2 adrenergic
- INHIBITS release of NE
- on presynaptic nerve endings to stop NE release
- on post-synaptic endings in CNS to DECR. sympathetic tone
what nts combine with both types of alpha receptors
epi and norepi
beta receptors are mainly responsible for excitatory or inhibitory effects?
INHIBITORY, like vasodilation and relaxation of respiratory smooth muscle
*exception: some mediate excitatory increases in heart’s force and rate of contraction
2 types of beta receptors
- post-junctional b1 adrenergic
- in HEART myocardium cell, intestine smooth muscle, adipose tissue
- NE and epi both bind to INCR. HR, CO, BP, force of contraction - post-junctional b2 adrenergic (MOST COMMON)
- in BRONCHIOLAR and VASCULAR smooth muscle
- cause VASODILATION in bronchial and uterine muscle to cause relaxation
- incr. blood glucose
- ONLY EPI (NE combines weakly or not at all to these)
epi combines with __ receptors to vasodilate bronchioles and tx asthma?
b-2 adrenergic receptors
pharmacologic agonist
binds to physiologic receptors to cause specific cellular effects, a full response
pharmacologic antagonist
binds receptor, does not trigger effect
-agonist can’t reach receptor site
competitive antagonism is when?
non-competitive antagonism is when?
- response CAN be achieved by increasing agonist dose
- NO response with increasing agonist
sympathomimetic agents (adrenergic AGONISTS) do what?
mimic effects of STIMULATION of organs/structures of the SYMPATHETIC nervous system
uses for adrenergic agonist therapy includes
- control hemorrhage - a1 vasoconstriction
- allergic shock (anaphylaxis) - a1 vasoconstriction, b2 airway dilation, b1 incr. cardiac output
- nasal decongestant - a1 vasoconstriction
- bronchial relxation/airway - b2 agonist
- cardiac stimulation - b1 agonist
__ is the prototypical adrenergic agonist
epi
in anaphylaxis, epi works on what receptors, doing what?
a1 - vasoconstriction to incr. BP
b1 - incr. cardiac output
b2 - dilates bronchial tubes
bronchodilators (b2 agonists) to tx acute asthma include
epi
albuterol
salmeterol
metaproterenol
amionphylline is a theophylline compound used for
bronchodilation for asthma or COPD, RELAX bronchial smooth muscle, a CNS stimulant that tx asthma
epi, penylephrine, albuterol, and isoproternol are all __ agonists
adrenergic; bind to adrenergic receptors
Direct acting Sympathomimetic agents - interact with a or b receptors, can be receptor selective or non-selective
Include ->
phenylephrine - a1 selective agonist, nasal decongestant, mydriatic, tx chronic orthostatic hypotension, 100x less potent than epi
clonidine - a2 selective agonist, anti-hypertensive
dobutamine - b1 selective agonist
terbutaline - b2 selective agonist, tx COPD, bronchopasm
albuterol - b2 selective agonist, long term tx obstructive airway diseases, ER tx bronchospasm, delay premature delivery
epinephrine (adrenaline) is a vasoconstrictor and stimulates what receptors
a1,2
b1,2
direct acting agonist
actions: vasoconstriction, incr BP, bronchodilation (b2), decr. blood volume in nasal tissue, OPPOSITE effects of histamine
epi is contraindicated in pts with
common epi side effects
ANGINA, cause of cardistimulatory effects
headaches, agitation (anxiety), tachycardia
norepinephrine is a __ agonist
a1, 2
b1
isoproterenol is a __ agonist
b1,2
MOST POTENT BRONCHODILATOR
Indirect acting Sympathomimetic agents - cause release of stored NE at post-ganglionic nerve endings, similar to STIMULATING the SYMPATHETIC nervous system
includes these drugs:
tyramine amphetamine methamphetamine hydroxyamphetamine methoxamine ephadrine
DA, EPI, NE< isoproterenol and phenylephrine are used as pressor agents to?
maintain BP in vascular shock; bronchodilators for asthma attacks and anaphylactick shock
amphetamines
stimulate CNS and PND
increase systolic and diastolic bp
weak bronchodilator and respiratory stimulant
pass readily in CNS and cause rapid release of NE in brain
ADHD drugs
methylphenidate (ritalin) - mild CNS stimulant focalin - new form of above concerta - long acting ritalin Adderal (mixed amphetamine salts) strattera (atemoxetine) - non-stimulant metadate CR - controlled delivery dextroamphetamine (dexedrine)
dextroamphetamine (dexedrine) is used to treat
narcolepsy
4 types of Sympatholytic agents (anti-adrenergic) that act in a way OPPOSITE to the sympathetic nervous system. 4 types that all treat hypertension are
- beta-adrenergic receptor blockers (b blockers)
- alpha-adrenergic receptor blockers (a blockers)
- centrally-acting anti-hypertensive agents (a 2 selective agonists)
- neuronal depleting agents
beta blockers treat?
side effects?
hypertension, angina, cardiac arrhythmias, MI, glaucoma, prophylaxis of migraine
weakness, drowsiness
propranolol, timolol, nadolol
block b1 and b2, so they are NON-selective beta blockers
propranolol is the drug of choice for adrenergically induced arrythmias
non-selective b blockers are contraindicated in pts with
asthma or other chronic obstructive airway disease -> cause fatal bronchospasm
acebutolol (sectral) is a
b1 selective antagonist, tx HTN and arrhythmias
metoprolol is a
competitive b1 cardioselective antagonist
tx HTN, acute angina pectoris, good after heart attack
atenolol (tenormin) is a
competitive b1 cardioselective antagonist
tx HTN, chronic angina pectoris, after MI, LONG PLASMA 1/2 life
excreted by kidneyes
___ and __ are longer acting and more predictable than propranolol, b1 selective so SAFER to use in pts with asthma or bronchitis
metoprolol
atenolol
a blockers can cause
tachycardia, lower BP, vasodilation, orthostatic hypotension
any alpha antagonist can cause EPI reversal
main effects - reduce BP, reflex tachycardia
a blockers act by?
major adverse effect is?
competitively inhibiting catecholamines at the a receptor site -> blood vessels DILATE
hypotension
after vasovagal syncope, __ is the 2nd most likely cause of transient unconsciousness in the dental office
orthostatic hypotension
factors that can cause orthostatic hypotension include
drugs, bad postural reflex, pregnancy, Addison’s, CHRONIC ORTHOSTATIC HYPOTENSION (Shy-Drager Syndrome)
increases with age
also an adverse effect of NSAIDs