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Term
Acetylcholine
Definition
Endogenous Choline Ester
Term
Methacoline
Definition
Cholinomimetic
Choline Ester
Term
Carbachol
Definition
Cholinomimetic
Choline Ester
Term
Bethanechol
Definition
Cholinomimetic
Choline Ester
Term
Bethanechol
Definition
Cholinomimetic
Choline Ester
Term
SAR of Choline Esters (3 parts)
Definition
Quaternary ammonium (N wth a positive charge)
Acyloxyl Group (preferably an ester for Hydrogen bonding)
2 carbon unit beta the Oxygen and the Nitrogen
Term
Nicotine
Definition
Cholinomimetic
Alkaloid
Term
Muscarine
Definition
Cholinomimetic
Alkaloid
Term
Pilocarpine
Definition
Cholinomimetic
Alkaloid
Term
Arecholine
Definition
Cholinomimetic
Alkaloid (M1 agonist)
Term
Oxotremorine
Definition
Cholinomimetic
Alkaloid (M1 agonist)
Term
Alkaloid
Definition
All have basic Nitrogenous atoms
Term
Physotigmine
Definition
Reversible AchE inhibitor
Term
Neostigmine
Definition
Reversible AchE inhibtor
Term
Pyrdiostigmine
Definition
Reversible AchE inhibtor
Term
Rivastigmine
Definition
Reversible AchE inhibtor
Term
Ambenonium
Definition
Reversible AchE inhibtor
Term
Edrophonium
Definition
Reversible AchE inhibtor
Term
Donezepil
Definition
Reversible AchE inhibtor
Term
Tacrine
Definition
Reversible AchE inhibitor
Term
Chemical Structure of AchE inhibitors
Definition
they all contain an aromatic ring
Term
Echothiophate
Definition
Irreversible AchE inhibitor used as Drug
Term
Isoflurophate
Definition
Irreversible AchE inhibitor used as Drug
Term
Malathion
Definition
Irreversible AchE inhibitor used as insecticide
Term
Parathion
Definition
Irreversible AchE inhibitor used as insecticide
Term
Sarin
Definition
Irreversible AchE inhibitor used as chemical warfar agent
Term
Soman
Definition
Irreversible AchE inhibitor used as chemical warfar agent
Term
2-PAM (Pralidoxime)
Definition
Cholinesterase Reactivator
Term
Chemical structure of irreversible AchE inhibitors
Definition
all contain a P (organophosphates), they phosphorylate the active site
Term
Atropine
Definition
Muscarinic Antagonist
Term
Scopolamine
Definition
Muscarinic Antagonist
Term
Tropicaminde
Definition
Muscarinic Antagonist
Term
Ipratropium
Definition
Muscarinic Antagonist
Term
Benztropine
Definition
Muscarinic Antagonist
Term
Clidinium
Definition
Muscarinic Antagonist
Term
Oxybutynin
Definition
Muscarinic Antagonist
Term
Flavoxate
Definition
Muscarinic Antagonist
Term
Glycopyrrolate
Definition
Muscarinic Antagonist
Term
Oxyphencyclimine
Definition
Muscarinic Antagonist
Term
Propantheline
Definition
Muscarinic Antagonist
Term
Orphenadrine
Definition
Muscarinic Antagonist
Term
Perenzipine
Definition
Selective Muscarinic Antagonist (M1 selective antiulcer drug)
Term
Telenzipine
Definition
Selective Muscarinic Antagonist (M1 selective)
Term
Methoctramine
Definition
Selective Muscarinic Antagonist (M2 selective)
Term
Gallamine
Definition
Selective Muscarinic Antagonist (M2 selective) also a neuromuscular blocking agent.
Term
Decamethonium Bromide
Definition
Nicotinic Antagonist
Neuromuscular Blocking Agent
Depolarizing Agent
Term
Succynlcholine chloride
Definition
Nicotinic Antagonist
Neuromuscular Blocking Agent
Depolarizing Agent
Term
D-Tubocurarine
Definition
Nicotinic Antagonist
Neuromuscular Blocking Agent
Specific Nondepolarizing Agents
Term
Metacurine
Definition
Nicotinic Antagonist
Neuromuscular Blocking Agent
Specific Nondepolarizing Agents
Term
Pancuronium
Definition
Nicotinic Antagonist
Neuromuscular Blocking Agent
Steroid Based Agents
Term
Vacaruronium
Definition
Nicotinic Antagonist
Neuromuscular Blocking Agent
Steroid Based Agents
Term
Pipecuronium
Definition
Nicotinic Antagonist
Neuromuscular Blocking Agent
Steroid Based Agents
Term
Rocuronium
Definition
Nicotinic Antagonist
Neuromuscular Blocking Agent
Steroid Based Agents
Term
Atracurium
Definition
Nicotonic Antagonist
Neuromuscular Blocking Agent
Tetrahydroisoquionolone based agents
Term
Mivacurium
Definition
Nicotonic Antagonist
Neuromuscular Blocking Agent
Tetrahydroisoquionolone based agents
Term
Doxacurium
Definition
Nicotonic Antagonist
Neuromuscular Blocking Agent
Tetrahydroisoquionolone based agents
Term
Biologically most important PGs
Definition
PGE's, PGF's, PGI, and Thromboaxanes
Term
5 types of PG receptors
Definition
EP, FP. IP, DP, and TP
Term
metabolic intermediates of PGs
Definition
PGG, PGH
Term
SRS-A's (slow reactive substances of anaphylaxis)
Definition
LTC4 and LTD4
Term
NSAIDS
Definition
inhibit COX1 and COX2
Term
Side effects of NSAIDS (2)
Definition
GI irritation (due to inhibition of PG synthesis which produces a protective effect on the GI)
Prolongation of bleeding time due to inhibition of TxA synthesis
Term
Corticosteroids
Definition
Inhibit Phospholipase A2 (reduce the amount of free arachidonic acid that is available for PG and LTE synthesis)
Term
Corticosteroids + Receptor in cytosol=
Definition
Limodulin which inhibits Phospholipase A2
Term
Resistance to Corticosteroids (2 cases)
Definition
cells with abundance of AA
cells with no protein synthesis (platelets)
Term
Cardiovascular: PGs that cause vasodilation
Definition
E's, F's, and PGI2
Term
PG's involved in maintaining patency of Ductus Arteriosus
Definition
PGE's and PGI2
Term
Ductus Arteriosus
Definition
shunts blood away from the lungs in the fetus. begins to degrade after birth. A PG can be administered if it is neccessary to maintain the DA
Term
potent inducer of platelet aggregation and synthesized by platelets
Definition
TxA2
Term
Drug that helps prevent platelet aggregation in cerebrovascular system
Definition
Aspirin
Term
PG that relaxes bronchial smooth muscle
Definition
PGE's and PGI
Term
Luekotrienes cause _______________ in Bronchial Smooth Muscle
Definition
Bronchoconstriction (SRS-A)
Term
PG's that contract a pregnant uterus later in pregnancy
Definition
PGE's, PGF's, PGI2
Term
Major obstacle to therapeutic use of PG's is that the contract the ____________
Definition
intestine (causing nausea, vomiting, diarrhea) PGE's and PGF's
Term
PG that causes pain and irritations
Definition
PGE's
Term
PG that sensitizes nerve endings
Definition
PGE's and PGI2
Term
PG's involved in inflammation
Definition
PGE's, PGI2, and LTE
Term
PG administered vaginally to induce therapuetic abortions during 2nd trimester ALSO can be used for cervical ripening in labor induction
Definition
PGE2 (Dinoprostone aka Prostin E2 and Cervidil)
Term
PG used in the treatment of Erectile Disfunction
Definition
PGE1 (Alprostadil aka Caverject), causes vasodilation of the cavernosa
Term
PG used to reduce platelet aggregation in a blood transfusion
Definition
PGE1 (Alprostadil)
Term
Epoprostenol (Flolan)
Definition
used by continous IV infusion to produce a relaxation of smooth muscle.
Term
Pg used to maintain Ductus Arteriosus in congenital heart diseas defect prior to durgery
Definition
PGE1
Term
Misoprostol (Cytotec)
Definition
used as a cytoprotective agent in patients on longh term NSAID therapy (synthetic analog of PGE1)
Term
Latanoprost (Xalatan)
Definition
Used in Glaucoma, by causing an increased outflow of aqueous humor lowering intraocular pressure in open angle glaucoma. Long acting stable PGF2 derivative, admin as gtts bid. WILL CHANGE EYE COLOR TO BROWN EVENTUALLY.
Term
True/False: COX is the enzyme required for leukotriene byosynthesis
Definition
FALSE
Term
T/F PGG is considered a metabolic intermediate in PG biosynthesis
Definition
True
Term
T/F: Aspirin is the most potent inhibitor of PG biosynthesis
Definition
False
Term
T/F: Steroids inhibit both PG and LTE biosynthesis
Definition
True because they inhibit PLA2
Term
T/F: PGE1 and protacycline are responsible for SRS-A
Definition
False, LTC4 and LTD4
Term
T/F: Latanoprost (Xalatan) is used to prevent GI irritation caused by NSAIDS
Definition
False: Ltanoprost is used as a treatment for glaucoma to increase outflow of aqueous humor. it is a PGF2 derivative
Term
T/F: Aloprostadil is a PGE1 derivative used to harvest platelets.
Definition
True
Term
T/F: No specific receptors for the PG's have been identified
Definition
False, there is EP, FP, DP, IP, and TP
Term
3 classes of Adrenal Steroids
Definition
1. Glucocorticoids
2. Mineralocorticoids
3. Gonadal Steroids
Term
Side effect of high levels of glucocorticoids
Definition
Cushings Syndrome
Term
pertaining to Ca metabolism, glucocorticoids cause:
Definition
decreased Ca absorption and increased Ca excretion in urine.
Term
Action on Blood Cells: Glucocorticoids cause
Definition
decrease in circulating Eosinophils, lymphocytes, neutrophils, and basophils, atrophy of lymphoid tissue. RESISTANCE TO INFECTION IS DECREASED
Term
T/F: Glucocorticoids have an antiinflammatory and immunosuppresive action
Definition
True: inhibits PLA2 but also decreases lymphoctes and macrophages
Term
Glucocorticoid CNS effect
Definition
mental depression and irritability
Term
T/F: Glucocorticoids stimulate ACTH
Definition
False, they inhibit ACTH leading to adrenal atrophy
Term
Mineralocorticoids cause
Definition
Na and H20 retention
K and H loss
Term
Mineralocorticoids act on
Definition
distal tubules and collecting ducts of the kidneys
Term
glucocorticoids are tightly bound to plasma globulin:
Definition
Transcortin and Coriticosteroid Binding Globulin (CNG)
Term
T/F: CGG has less affinity for synthetic steroids (Dexamethasone)
Definition
True: could explain their e=increased potency.
Term
Primary adrenal insufficiency
Definition
decreased glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid secretion
Term
Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency
Definition
Lack of CRH released from hypothalamus or lack of ACTH produced by pituitary
Term
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Definition
overproduction of testosterone (ambiguous genitalia)
Term
Contraindications and Precautions for glucocorticoids
Definition
1. agitated psychotic state (because it can cause metal depression)
2. Active peptice ulcer (causes acid secretion)
3. Diabetes (causes an increase in blood glucose levels)
4. Osteoporosis because of gluconeogenesis
5. Hypertension because of Na retaining steroid
6. Infection, can cause immunosuppresion but can also mask signs of infection
Term
Aminoglutethimide (Cytadren)
Definition
Inhibits synthesis of all the steroid, could be used to treat an adrenal tumor which would cause increased stimulation and secretion of steroids.
Term
Spironolactone (Aldatone)
Definition
Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist. Structure very similar to testosterone and aldosterone (competes for receptor) used to treat hirsuitism. Also as a short acting K sparing diuretic
Term
T/F: common gonadaol steroids such as estradiol and testosterone are produced by the adrenal cortex
Definition
True (?)
Term
T/F: treatment with dexamethasone would cause a rapid increase in the level of lymphocytes and neutrophils in the circulations
Definition
False
Term
T/F: Synthetic glucocorticoids have a much lower affinity for CBG than endogenous glucocorticoids
Definition
True
Term
T/F: Primary Adrenal insufficiency is due to the lack of ACTH secretion from the anterior pitutary
Definition
False
Term
T/F: Aminoglutehtimide(Cytadren)is used in the treatment of Cushings Disease
Definition
True
Term
T/F: Spirinolactone has a chemical structure similar to testosterone
Definition
True
Term
Prostanoids include
Definition
Prostaglandins, Prostacyclines, and Thromboxanes
Term
Thromboxanes have a ________ membered ring
Definition
six
Term
Arachidonic Acid is acted upon by what enzyme
Definition
Cyclooxygenase
Term
Version of COX that causes inflammation
Definition
COX2
Term
NSAID Binding Site on COX1
Definition
Isoleucine at position 523
Term
NSAID binding site on COX2
Definition
Valine at position 523
Term
Prostacycline structure
Definition
2 cyclic 5 membered ring structures
Term
1st metabolic reaction of PG's
Definition
oxidation at C15 of the allylic alcohol-can be easily oxidized because of its proximity to a double bond
Term
2nd step in PG metabolism
Definition
Reduction of double bond between C13 and C14
Term
3rd step in PG metabolism
Definition
Beta Oxidation starting at C1 to form nor-prostaglandins
Term
4th step in PG metabolism
Definition
Omega oxidation starting at the alkyl end (C20)
Term
Latanoprost structural differences are
Definition
PGF2 derivative: has a benzene in place of C20 and an ester in place of COOH at C1
Term
Purpose of PG analogs
Definition
stereochemically crowd the OH at C15 to prevent oxidase enzyme from oxidizing the OH and setting of subsequent metabolic reaction
Term
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Definition
Latanoprost (PGF2 derivative)
Term
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Definition
misoprostol aka Cytotec (PGE1 analog) cytoprotective agent in pts on long term NSAID therapy
Term
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Definition
carboprost
Term
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Definition
epoprostenol (Flolan) is a prostacyclin treatment for severe hypertension relaxes vascular smooth muscle. must be given IV
Term
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Definition
prostacyclin
Term
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Definition
alprostadil (PGE1 derivative) used in erectile disfunction and also to prevent platelet aggregation in blood transfusions
Term
Steroidal structure
Definition
CPPP (cyclopentanoperyhydrophenanthrene) three benzene rings followed by a 5 membered cyclic structure
Term
Most steroids are in what configurations
Definition
5-alpha
Term
Steroids: if double bond is in either ring A or B and is between C5 and C6
Definition
delta5 steroid
Term
Steroids: Double bond is in either ring A or B and is between C4 and C5
Definition
Delta4 steroid
Term
5 alpha configuration
Definition
trans-trans-trans
Term
5 Beta configuration
Definition
cis-trans-trans
Term
All classes of steroid are in the ___________ configuration except bile acids and cardiac glycosides
Definition
5 alpha
Term
Estranes have ________ Carbons
Definition
18
Term
Androstanes have _______ Carbons
Definition
19
Term
Pregnanes have ___________ Carbons
Definition
21
Term
6 carbon compound that is acted upon by HMG-CoA reductase to produce mevalonic acid
Definition
Beta-hydroxy-Beta methylgutaryl CoA.
Term
It is likely to prevent the formation of cholesterol by inhibiting what enzyme?
Definition
HMG-CoA reductase which will stop the conversion of acetate to mevalonic acid
Term
Important difference between mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids
Definition
mineralocorticoids do not have OH group at C17 attached by enzyme 17alpha hydroxylase
Term
Mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids both have a __________ group at C3
Definition
keto
Term
Prednisolone group modified at:
Definition
C1-C2=double bond, Add OH or CHS at C16
Term
Substituents which significantly increase anti-inflammatory and glucocorticoid activity
Definition
1-dehydro and 6alpha-fluoro
Term
Substituents that signicantly decrease mineralocorticoid activity
Definition
16alpha-hydroxy, 16alpha and 18Beta methyl, 16alpha and 17alpha ketals
Term
Substituents which signifcantly increase both gluococorticoid and mineralocorticoid activites
Definition
9alpha-fluoro, 21-hydroxy, 2alpha methyl, 9 alpha chloro
Term
Goal of adrenocorticoid drug
Definition
compounds with high gluco and low mineralocorticoid activity
Term
agents that compete for binding to steroid receptors
Definition
Adrenocorticoid Anatgonists (Sprinolactone and derivative of 19-nortestosterone)
Term
Leydig Cells
Definition
Testosterone production occurs here
Term
Seminiferous Tubule and Sertoli Cell
Definition
Spermatogenesis occurs here.
Term
LH stimulates ___________ in males
Definition
testosterone production in Leydig Cells
Term
FSH stimulates _____________ in males
Definition
spermatogenesis in seminiferous tubules
Term
what enzymne converts testosterone to estradiol?
Definition
aromatase (turns 5 membered cyclic ring into a aromatic ring)
Term
What enzyme converts Testosterone to Dihydrotestosterone
Definition
5alpha-reductase
Term
T/F Testosterone administered orally is rapidly absorbed but metabolized in the liver and is thus not effective
Definition
True
Term
Testosterones esters are administered ________ and absorbed slowly for sustained activity
Definition
IM
Term
What can be done to prevent oral testosterone from being metabolized in the liver by oxidation
Definition
alkylation of C17
Term
98% of testosterone is bound to ___________________
Definition
(sex hormone) binding globulin.
Term
Methyltestosterone (Virilron)
Definition
Orally active androgen
Term
Oxandrolone
Definition
Anabolic Steroid
Term
anabolic steroid ratio of anabolic to androgenic
Definition
2/1 to 15/1
Term
Drug: Gonadotropin releasing hormone: Leuprolide
Definition
(synthesis inhibitor) Inhibits LH secretion which leads to a reduction in testosterone production and release. used in prostatic cancer
Term
Finasteride (Proscar)
Definition
5alpha reductase inhibitor. greatly reduces the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone. used primarily for BPH and male pattern baldness
Term
In females: Estrogens produce a protective effect on ________ and the _____ system
Definition
bone/CV
Term
SERM's
Definition
Selective estrogen receptor modulators; act at the estrogen receptor site and produce modulate estradiol activity
Term
necessary for complete sexual development, menstrual cyle, and pregnancy. actions are secondary to estrogen
Definition
Progesterone
Term
ER found in reproductive tissue
Definition
ER-alpha
Term
ER found in Bone and CV systen
Definition
ER-beta
Term
T/F: synthetic estrogens are not orally active
Definition
FALSE, they are resistant to metabolism making them ORALLY ACTIVE
Term
Premarin
Definition
Sulfated ester of estrone (conjugated estrogens)
Term
Adverse side effects of estradiol
Definition
nausea (common), fluid retention. CV events, breat cancer, and chloasma
Term
Tamoxifen (Nolvadex)
Definition
antiestrogen; SERM used for breat cancer. provides mixed (agonist and antagonist) activity
Term
Raloxifene (Evista)
Definition
SERM selective agonist for ER beta (bone and CV)/selective antagonist for ER alpha-reproductive tissue. used to treat or prevent postmenopausal osteoporosis
Term
Anastrozole (Arimidex)
Definition
Estrogen Synthesis Inhibitor, inhibits aromatase. used in advanced treatment of breast cancer and cancer metastasis following Tamoxifen
Term
Norethindrone
Definition
Progestin; good oral activity- used in oral contraceptive
Term
RU-486 (Mifepristone)
Definition
anti-progestin; 11 Beta substitued derivative of norethindrone. Acts as a competitive receptor antagonist-medical abortions by preventing implantation of fertilized ovum.
Term
T/F:Testosterone is secreted from the Sertoli Cells
Definition
False (Leydig Cells)
Term
T/F: Testosterone is absorbed by the oral route of administration but is pharmacologically inactive
Definition
True
Term
T/F: In most target tissues, testosterone must be metabolized to dihydrotestosterone in order to produce a biological response
Definition
True
Term
T/F: Testosterone is responsible for the closure of the epiphysis in males
Definition
False (Estradiol effect)
Term
T/F: Flutamide is a steroid which inhibits 5 alpha reductase activity
Definition
False
Term
T/F: Anabolic Steroids act on the same receptor as testosterone
Definition
True
Term
T/F: Estrogens have an aromatic A Ring
Definition
True
Term
T/F: Gonadotropins are secreted in a pulsitile manner
Definition
False: cyclic manner
Term
T/F: Estradiol reacts with a cytoplasmic receptor to increase intracellular cyclic AMP
Definition
False
Term
T/F: Anastrozole (Arimidex) competes with estradiol for ER binding
Definition
False: aromatase inhibitor
Term
T/F: Progesterone acts at the estrogen receptor
Definition
False: has own receptor PR
Term
T/F: The PR is a membrane bound receptor
Definition
False: "sub-cellular"
Term
T/F: Progestorone acetate (Cyclin) has very good oral activity
Definition
False: has poor GI absorption
Term
T/F: RU-486 (Mifepristone) inhibits the biosynthesis of progesterone
Definition
False: Competetive receptor antagonist.
Term
Two principal classes of female sex hormones:
Definition
Estrogens and Progestins
Term
Estrogens
Definition
Induce estrus in various mammalian species and bring about secondary sex characteristics in females
Term
Progestins
Definition
perform important functions in the reproductive system and serve as precursors to androgens, estrogens, and adrenocorticoids
Term
Androstenedione
Definition
Important precursor to both families of sex hormones
Term
SAR of Estrogens
Definition
1. Aromatc A ring
2. Phenolic OH at C3
3. 17beta OH
4. Distance between the two OH groups is 8.55 angstroms
5. Planar hydrophobic molecule due to aromatic A ring
Term
impeded estrogens
Definition
compound that in excess will sit at the receptor and prevent androstenedione from coming in or prevent estradiol from coming in (estriol bc of 3 OH's)
Term
Triphenylethylene antiestrogens
Definition
3 benzene rings sitting on a 2 carbon unsaturated spacer. (ex:tamoxifen)
Term
Pure Antiestrogenic
Definition
compounds that do not have estrogenic properties.
Term
Maintains pregnancy
Definition
Progesterone
Term
Most abundant pregnane steroid in urine during pregnancy
Definition
5 beta pregnandiol glucoronide
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