SNS Antagonists Flashcards
Describe the effects of each type of adrenoceptor.
Alpha 1 :
Vasoconstriction
GI tract relaxation
Alpha 2:
Inhibition of transmitter release
Contraction of vascular smooth muscle
CNS actions
Beta 1:
Heart – increased heart rate + contractility • Kidneys – increased renin release
GI tract relaxation
Beta 2: Bronchodilation Vasodilation Relaxation of visceral smooth muscle Hepatic glycogenolysis
Beta 3:
Lipolysis
State five adrenoceptor antagonists including the receptors that they block.
Block Alpha:
Phentolamine = alpha 1 + alpha 2
Prazosin = alpha 1 (Note: Prazosin is actually an inverse agonist and also causes a rise in HDL)
Block Beta:
Propranolol = beta 1 + beta 2
Atenolol = beta 1
Block both selectively:
Carvediol = alpha 1 + beta 1
State four main clinical uses of SNS antagonists and false transmitters.
Hypertension
Angina
Arrhythmia
Glaucoma
What is defined as hypertension?
Sustained diastolic blood pressure greater than 90 mm Hg
Sustained systolic blood pressure greater than 140 mm Hg
State three elements that contribute to hypertension.
Blood volume
Peripheral vascular tone
Cardiac output
What is the main control of blood pressure?
Sympathetic drive to the kidneys via beta 1 receptors This triggers renin release from the kidneys (leads to an increase in angiotensin II and aldosterone)
Blockade of which receptors cause the positive effects and the negative effects of beta-blockers?
Beta 1 blockade = positive effects
Beta 2 blockade = negative effects
What are beta-1 selective blockers called?
Cardioselective Beta-blockers
What effect is responsible for most of the anti-hypertensive effect of beta-blockers?
Beta 1 blockade in the kidneys – this reduces renin release from the kidneys
What effect does beta-1 blockade have on the heart?
Decrease in heart rate
Decrease in cardiac output
How does the effect of beta-blockers on the heart change?
The effect of beta blockade on the heart disappears with chronic treatment as the heart begins to reset itself
What is the effect of presynaptic beta 1 receptors?
They have a positive facilitation effect on the synthesis and release of neurotransmitter
State four conditions in which you would not give a patient a betablocker. Explain each of them.
Asthma – blockade of beta 2 receptors in the lungs can take away the beta 2 mediated bronchodilation, which can be fatal in asthmatics
COPD – same reason as asthma
Cardiac Failure – these patients rely on a certain degree of sympathetic drive to the heart to maintain adequate cardiac output
Diabetes – beta blockade masks the symptoms of hypoglycaemia (e.g. tremors, palpitations, sweating) and beta 2 blockade also inhibits hepatic glycogenolysis
State some other unwanted actions of beta-blockers.
Fatigue
Cold extremities
What effect does propranolol have on heart rate, cardiac output and blood pressure?
It has little effect on these parameters at rest It decreases all of these parameters when exercising
Why would you still not give a cardioselective beta-blocker to anasthmatic?
Selectivity is dependent on concentration - will still act on Beta 2 at sufficient concentration