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Pharmacology Of Peripheral Neural Transmission Flashcards

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Alpha- latrotoxin

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Spider venom. Acts presynaptically - binds to neurexins (transmembrane proteins on plasma membrane of nerve) to cause the release of neurotransmitters (eg. ACh) via the formation of Ca2+ permeable channels.

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AMDA (asymmetric dimethyl arginine)

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Interfere with L-arginine in the production of NO. Less vasodilatation. High levels associated with cardiovascular diseases. Lowering levels may have important therapeutic effects.

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Alpha-methyl dopa

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Acts as a false transmitter in the place of NA. Acts as an Alpha-2 adrenergic agonist. Less vasoconstriction. Antihypertensive (mainly CNS).

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Amitriptyline

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Serotonin-noradrenaline uptake (1) inhibitor. Tricyclics antidepressant.

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Atenolol

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Beta-1 receptor antagonist. Negative inotropic and chronotropic effect. Treat hypertension, long QT, myocardial infarction.

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Atracurium

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Competitive antagonist of nAChR at NMJ. Block end plate potential and tetanic fade occurs. Skeletal muscle relaxant in anaesthesia.

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Atropine

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Competitive antagonist of mAChR. Parasympatholytic.

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Bethanechol

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Selectively stimulates mAChR without nicotinic. Not selective for subtypes. Parasympathomimetic. Used in bladder dysfunction to stimulate contraction.

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Botulinum toxin

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Binds to SNARE proteins (synaptobrevin, SNAP-25, syntaxin) preferentially on cholingeric neurons. Interfers with release of ACh. Used for excessive sweating, cosmetic, cervical dystonia.

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Beta- bungarotoxin

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Blocks ACh release. Acts through phospholipase A2 and localised to membrane through K+ channel bonding moiety. Causes nerve destruction.

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Butaxamine

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Beta (1) and 2 antagonist. No clinical use.

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Caffeine

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Adenosine 1 receptor antagonist. Relieves drowsiness temporarily. Also inhibits PDE so has +ve chronotropic and inotropic effects. Vasodilator. Diuretic.

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Clonidine

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Slightly selective for alpha 2 adrenergic receptors. Inhibition of SNS output. Antihypertensive.

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Clorgiline

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Selective inhibitor of MAO-A. Prevents degradation of neurotransmitters. Used in depression.

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Cocaine

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Blocks NET uptake 1 transporter.

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D-amphetamine

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Weak inhibitor of MAO. Taken up into vesicle, reduces pH and packaging of amines. Displaced NA leaves nerve ending. Treat ADHD.

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Darifenacin

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mAChR3 antagonist. Decreases bladder contraction. Treat incontinence.

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Dipyridamole

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Blocks adenosine transport back into cells so potentiates responses mediated by adenosine.

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Dobutamine

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Selective B1 agonist. Sympathomimetic. Used in heart failure and acute cardiogenic shock.

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D-tubocurarine

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nAChR antagonist. Not selective for NMJ/ganglion. Skeletal muscle relaxant.

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Dyflos

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Irreversible anti-cholinesterase. Parasympathomimetic. Used to treat glaucoma.

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Edrophonium

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Reversible inhibitor of AChE at NMJ. Diagnose myasthenia gravis.

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Guanethidine

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Enters nerve by uptake 1, compete with NA. False transmitter. Block release of NA.

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Hemicholinium

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Blocks the transporter by which choline is taken up into the nerve. Limits ACh production.

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Hexamethonium.

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Use dependent blockade of ganglionic transmission - block of open channel. Used for hypertension. Discontinued due to side effects - loss of para/sympathetic control.

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Idazoxan

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Selective A2 antagonist. Possible use as antidepressant/schizophrenia.

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Imipramine

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Tricyclic antidepressant. Blocks NET (uptake 1). Increased catecholamine levels.

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Isoprenaline

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Non-selective beta agonist. Used in bradycardia, heart block and asthma (old).

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Labetalol

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Alpha1/beta antagonist. Used in pregnancy induced hypertension

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Malathion

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Long acting, irreversible anticholinesterase. Insecticide to kill lice - paralyse without damaging host.

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Mecamylamine

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Nonselective, noncompetitive antagonist of mAChR. Antihypertensive and anti-addictive drug to stop smoking.

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Muscarine

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From mushroom. Nonselective agonist of mAChR.

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Neostigmine

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Short acting inhibitor of ACherase. Improve muscle tone in myasthenia gravis patients and reverse muscle relaxants.

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Nicotine

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Agonist at the ganglionic nAChR, opens ion channel. Long stimulation causes inactivation of VG Na+ channels (phase I block) - depolarising block.

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Nitroglycerin

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Nitric oxide donor. Vasodilatation and relaxation of smooth muscle. Angina.

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Pancuronium

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Competitive antagonist at nAChR at NMJ. Used in anaesthesia to produce muscle relaxation (fast more than slow).

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Phentolamine

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Reversible non selective alpha adrenergic antagonist. Vasodilatation but cause reflex tachycardia and postural hypotension.

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Phenylephrine

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Selective a1 agonist. Raise blood pressure in acute hypotension. Decongestant and dilated pupils.

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Pilocarpine

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Nonselective muscarinic receptor agonist. Parasympathomimetic. Glaucoma and dry mouth.

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Pralidoxime

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Binds to acetylcholinesterase to relieve poisoning from organophosphates. Reverses paralysis of respiratory muscles.

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Prazosin

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A1 receptor antagonist. Treat hypertension and anxiety.

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Propranolol

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Non selective beta blocker. Hypertension, anxiety and panic.

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Reserpine

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Depleted catecholamines from peripheral sympathetic nerve endings by irreversibly blocking VMAT. Neurotransmitters cannot be transported into vesicles.

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Salbutamol

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Selective B2 antagonist. Relief of bronchospasm on asthma and COPD.

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Selegiline

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MAO-B irreversible inhibitor. Parkinson’s, depression and dementia.

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Sildenafil

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Viagra. Inhibits PDE5, reduces degradation of cGMP. Erectile dysfunction and pulmonary arterial hypertension.

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Suxamethonium

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Selective for nAChR at NMJ. Block transmission by causing prolonged depolarisation.

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Tetanus toxin

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Binds to synaptobrevin. Retrogradely transported back to cell body and then to an inhibitory interneuron - unable to release transmitter so motor neurone more excitable.

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Tranylcypromine

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Non selective, irreversible MAO inhibitor. Treatment of refractory depression.

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Tyramine

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Indirectly acting sympathomimetic amine. Transported into nerve ending, displaces NA from vesicles and it is released. Only peripherally.

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Xylazine

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A2 agonist. Used for anaesthesia and analgesia in animals.

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