Pharmacology (Day 1) Flashcards
1
Q
What inhibits the synthesis of NE/Epi (aka tyrosine hydroxylase)?
A
Metyrosine
2
Q
What inhibits/blocks VMAT-mediated storage granule (of NE)?
A
Reserpine
3
Q
What inhibits NET (Reuptake-1) at the nerve terminal? What does this leads to?
A
- Cocaine, Imipramine, Atoxomoxetine
- Increased NE in the synaptic terminal
4
Q
What promotes the release of NE/DA?
A
- Amphetamines
- Tyramine
5
Q
What are some agonists of α1 receptors?
A
- Epi/NE
- Phenylephrine
6
Q
What are some agonists of α2 receptors?
A
- (alpha) Methyldopa
- Clonidine
- Guanfacine
7
Q
What is an agonist of β1 receptors?
A
Dobutamine
8
Q
What is an agonist of β2 receptors?
A
Albuterol
9
Q
What are inhibitors of MAO-A?
A
- Phenelzine
- Tranylcypromine
10
Q
What does MAO-A metabolize?
A
- Epi/NE
- Seratonin (5HT)
- Dopamine
- Tyramine
11
Q
What does MAO-B metabolize?
A
- Dopamine
- Tyramine
12
Q
What are inhibitors of MAO-B?
A
- Selegiline
- Rasagiline
13
Q
What are some COMT inhibitors of MAO-B (only 20%)?
A
- Tolcapone
- Entacapone
14
Q
Name the drugs that act upon β2 receptors.
A
- Albuterol
- Salmeterol
- Terbutaline
- Ritodrine
15
Q
What drug acts on β3 receptors?
A
Mirabegron