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(PM3B) Adrenergic Therapeutics Flashcards

1
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What are the stages in catecholamine synthesis?

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(1) Tyrosine converted to DOPA via tyrosine hydroxyls

(2) DOPA converted to dopamine via DOPA decarboxylase

(3) Dopamine converted to noradrenaline via dopamine ß-hydroxylase

(4) Noradrenaline converted to adrenaline via phenylethanolamine N-methyltransferase

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What molecule provides negative feedback in catecholamine synthesis?

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Noradrenaline

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3
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Where is noradrenaline released?

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ALL post-ganglionic sympathetic fibres

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Where is adrenaline released?

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Adrenal gland

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On which molecule does noradrenaline provide negative feedback on, in catecholamine synthesis?

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Tyrosine hydroxylase

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6
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Where does noradrenaline bind?

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Either alpha/beta adrenoceptors

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7
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What are the adrenoceptor subtypes?

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(1) alpha-1

(2) alpha-2

(3) beta-1

(4) beta-2

(5) beta-3

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What subtypes of alpha-1 adrenoceptor are there?

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(1) alpha-1A

(2) alpha-1B

(3) alpha-1D

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What subtypes of alpha-2 adrenoceptor are there?

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(1) alpha-2A/D

(2) alpha-1B

(3) alpha-1C

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10
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Where are alpha-1 adrenoceptors located?

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Smooth muscle

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Where are alpha-2 adrenoceptors located?

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(1) Smooth muscle

(2) Nerve terminals

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12
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Where are beta-1 adrenoceptors located?

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Heart

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Where are beta-2 adrenoceptors located?

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(1) Smooth muscle

(2) Heart

(3) Skeletal muscle

(4) Nerve terminals

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14
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Where are beta-3 adrenoceptors located?

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(1) Skeletal muscle

(2) Fat

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What is the function of alpha-1 adrenoceptors?

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(1) Vasoconstriction

(2) Contraction – relax GIT

(3) Glycogenolysis

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16
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What is the function of alpha-2 adrenoceptors?

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(1) Contraction

(2) Inhibition of neurotransmitter release

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17
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What is the function of beta-1 adrenoceptors?

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Increase cardiac rate + force

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18
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What is the function of beta-2 adrenoceptors?

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(1) Vasodilation

(2) Bronchodilation

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What is the function of beta-3 adrenoceptors?

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(1) Thermogenesis

(2) Lipolysis

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20
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Which G protein does the alpha-1 adrenoceptor act on?

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G-alpha-q

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Which G protein does the alpha-2 adrenoceptor act on?

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G-alpha-i/o

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Which G protein does the beta-1 adrenoceptor act on?

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G-alpha-s

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Which G protein does the beta-2 adrenoceptor act on?

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G-alpha-s

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Which G protein does the beta-3 adrenoceptor act on?

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G-alpha-s

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25
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What is the response of alpha-1 adrenoceptor binding?

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Increased IP3

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26
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What is the response of alpha-2 adrenoceptor binding?

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Decreased cAMP

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27
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What is the response of beta-1 adrenoceptor binding?

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Increased cAMP

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What is the response of beta-2 adrenoceptor binding?

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Increased cAMP

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29
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What is the response of beta-3 adrenoceptor binding?

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Increased cAMP

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30
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For which adrenoceptor subtype does noradrenaline have the greatest potency?

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alpha-1

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31
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For which adrenoceptor subtype does noradrenaline have the poorest potency?

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beta-2

beta-3

32
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What are some selective agonists of alpha-1 adrenoceptors?

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(1) Phenylephrine

(2) Methoxamine

33
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What are some selective agonists of alpha-2 adrenoceptors?

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(1) Clonidine

(2) Brimonidine

34
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What are some selective agonists of beta-1 adrenoceptors?

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(1) Dobutamine

(2) Xamoterol

35
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What are some selective agonists of beta-2 adrenoceptors?

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(1) Salbutamol

(2) Terbutaline

(3) Ritodrine

36
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What are some selective agonists of beta-3 adrenoceptors?

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Mirabegron

37
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What are some selective agonists of alpha-1 adrenoceptors?

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(1) Doxacin

(2) Terazosin

38
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What are some selective agonists of alpha-2 adrenoceptors?

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(1) Yohimbine

(2) Idazoxan

39
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What are some selective agonists of beta-1 adrenoceptors?

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(1) Atenolol

(2) Metoprolol

(3) Bexatolol

40
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What are some selective agonists of beta-2 adrenoceptors?

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Butoxamine

41
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What are some selective agonists of beta-3 adrenoceptors?

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None/ unknown

42
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Where is tyrosine hydroxylase found?

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ONLY in noradrenergic neurones

43
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What are the stages of adrenergic transmission?

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(1) Tyrosine converted to noradrenaline

(2) Noradrenaline packaged into vesicles

(3) Noradrenaline vesicles move into synaptic cleft via exocytosis

(4) Noradrenaline binds to postsynaptic cell receptors/ uptake 1 transport system/ uptake 2 transport system/ alpha-2 adrenoceptor on presynaptic membrane

44
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What is given in event of cardiac arrest? Why?

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Adrenaline

1 in 10000 dilution

IV

Causes vasoconstriction via alpha-1 and beta adrenoceptor stimulation

45
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What is given in event of cardiogenic shock?

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ß1-selective adrenoceptor agonist

Dobutamine

Increased cardiac output

46
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What is given to treat asthma?

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ß2-selective agonists

e.g. salbutamol/ terbutaline (short-acting)

e.g. salmeterol/ formoterol (long-acting)

47
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What is given to treat an overactive bladder (incontinence), with specific regard to adrenergic transmission?

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ß3-selective agonist

Mirabegron

Only when anti-muscarinic drugs are ineffective/ contraindicated

48
Q

What effects does the adrenaline in an EpiPen have on the adrenergic receptors during anaphylaxis?

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(1) Bronchodilation via ß2 adrenoceptor

(2) Increased BP via alpha-1 adrenoceptor

49
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What is the treatment of glaucoma using adrenoceptor agonists?

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Adrenaline/ brimonidine/ apraclonidine
- selective alpha2-agonists
- used to reduce intraocular pressure
- used when ß-blockers are inappropriate

50
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What is local anaesthesia using adrenoceptor agonists?

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Adrenaline
- prolongs LA action
- e.g. lidocaine in dental procedures
- e.g. bupivacaine in spinal anaesthesia

51
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What is the use of adrenoceptor agonists in labour?

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ß2-selective agonists

e.g. ritodrine/ salbutamol

Smooth muscle relaxant

Inhibit sympathetic-induced contraction of uterus

Prevention of premature labour from 24-33 weeks

52
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How long can ß2-selective agonists prolong premature labour for?

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Maximum 48 hours

53
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Which ß2-selective agonists can prolong premature labour for?

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(1) Ritodrine

(2) Salbutamol

54
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How many weeks gestation is considered premature?

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24-33 weeks

55
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What are the effects of alpha-adrenoceptor antagonists on blood pressure?

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Doxazosin/ terazosin

Cause vasodilation

Decrease arterial BP

Not first line

Treatment of hypertension

56
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What are the effects of alpha-adrenoceptor antagonists on benign prostatic hyperplasia?

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alpha-1A adrenoceptor selective antagonists
- e.g. alfuzosin/ indoramin/ tamsulosin

Relaxes smooth muscle in bladder + prostate

Treats enlargement of prostate + improves urinary retention

57
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What are the cardiovascular effects of beta-adrenoceptor antagonists?

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Non-selective = propranolol/ timolol

ß1-selective = metoprolol/ atenolol

Important drugs in the treatment of:
- angina
- MI
- dysrhythmia
- heart failure
- hypertension

58
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What are the effects of beta-adrenoceptor antagonists on glaucoma?

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Topical ß-blocker

Betaxolol – ß1-selective

Act to reduce production of aqueous humour
- reduce intraocular pressure

can also use carteolol/ timolol eye drops

59
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What are the effects of beta-adrenoceptor antagonists on migraines?

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Propranolol/ metaprolol

Migraine prophylaxis

60
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What are some side-effects of beta-adrenoceptor antagonists?

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(1) Cardiac depression/ bradycardia

(2) Fatigue + tiredness

(3) Cold extremities – reduced blood flow

61
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Can cardioselective beta-adrenoceptor antagonists be taken in a patient with asthma or COPD?

A

No

Contraindicated

62
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What are some contraindications for beta-adrenoceptor antagonists?

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(1) Cardioselective beta-blockers in patients with asthma or COPD

(2) Eye drops used for glaucoma for patients with cardiovascular disease

(3) Patients prone to hypoglycaemia
- ß2-receptors control glucose release from the liver

(4) Liver disease

63
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Give an example of an adrenoceptor partial agonist.

A

Clonidine

64
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What is clonidine?

A

alpha-2 partial agonist

Used in treatment of hypertension

65
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What is the mechanism of action of clonidine?

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(1) Activation of alpha-2 adrenoceptor

(2) Causes negative feedback on noradrenaline release in presynaptic membrane

(3) Down-regulation of noradrenaline reduce alpha-1-mediated vasoconstriction

66
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What is the mechanism of action of alpha-2 partial agonists?

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(1) Activation of alpha-2 adrenoceptor

(2) Causes negative feedback on noradrenaline release in presynaptic membrane

(3) Down-regulation of noradrenaline reduce alpha-1-mediated vasoconstriction

67
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Give two examples of indirect sympathomimetics that are used therapeutically as nasal decongestants.

A

(1) Ephedrine

(2) Pseudoephedrine

68
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What is the mechanism of action of ephedrine?

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(1) Acts as substrate for uptake transport system in presynaptic membrane

(2) Leads to noradrenaline release

(3) Causes vasoconstriction

(4) Reduces nasal blood flow + oedema (congestion)

69
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What is the mechanism of action of pseudoephedrine?

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(1) Acts as substrate for uptake transport system in presynaptic membrane

(2) Leads to noradrenaline release

(3) Causes vasoconstriction

(4) Reduces nasal blood flow + oedema (congestion)

70
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What is the mechanism of action of indirect sympathomimetics?

A

(1) Acts as substrate for uptake transport system in presynaptic membrane

(2) Leads to noradrenaline release

(3) Causes vasoconstriction

(4) Reduces nasal blood flow + oedema (congestion)

71
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Other than ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, name substrates of uptake transport system 1 in the presynaptic membrane.

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(1) Tyramine

(2) Amphetamine

72
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When are substrates of uptake transport system 1 used therapeutically?

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(1) Narcolepsy

(2) ADHD

(3) Appetite suppression

73
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What other actions do substrates of uptake transport system 1 have therapeutically?

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Pyschoactive agents

e.g. cocaine/ tricyclic antidepressants

Treatment of depression

74
Q

What are the enzymes responsible for catecholamine metabolism (breakdown)?

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(1) Monoamine oxidase (MAO)
- MAO-A
- MAO-B
- found in mitochondria in sympathetic nerve terminals/ liver/ intestinal epithelium

(2) Catechol-O-methyl-transferase (COMT)

75
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What is the significance of COMT and MAO?

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Enzymes

Responsible for catecholamine metabolism (breakdown)

76
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What is an MAOI?

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Monoamine oxidase inhibitor

77
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What are some therapeutic uses of MAOIs?

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(1) Anti-depressant
- e.g. phenelzine
- if SSRIs/ TCAs are ineffective

(2) Parkinson’s disease
- MAO-B selective
- prevention of dopamine breakdown
- slows disease progression
- e.g. selegiline/ rasagiline

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