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S3.M1.Pharm10
Adrenergic Drugs
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Pharmacology
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05/26/2010

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Term
what blocks the reuptake of NE?***
Definition
COCAINE and tricyclic anti depressants
Term
how does AFFINITY change for ADRENERGIC DRUGS as the AMINE NITROGEN gets larger?
Definition
affinity for Beta receptors increases - especially Beta2
Term
what is given to prevent ANAPHYLACTIC SHOCK?
Definition
EPINEPHERIN
Term
what is an ADVERSE EFFECT of Epi on the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM?
Definition
tremors
Term
ALPHA and BETA agonists?
Definition
NE
EPI
Term
ALPHA agonists?
Definition
phenylepherine & clonidine
Term
BETA agonists?
Definition
isoproterenol
dobutamine
albuterol
Term
Dopamine agonists?
Definition
dopamine
Term
what enzyme converts NE to Epi? where? what stimulates this?
Definition
N-METHYLTRANSFERASE found in adrenal medulla, stimulated by GLUCOCORTICOIDS from the adrenal cortex
Term
types of NE AUTORECEPTORS? which are stimulatory? inhibitory?
Definition
alpha 2 - inhibitory ****
beta 2 - stimulatory
Term
blood vessel receptors are primarily what type? where is this different?
Definition
primarily ALPHA 1 (contraction) except in the SKELETAL MUSCLE where it is BETA 2 (relaxation)
Term
Why doesn't Epi have a direct central effect?
Definition
EPI does not enter the CNS
Term
why does EPI provide relief for GLAUCOMA patients?
Definition
ALPHA 1:
-strongly decreases production of aqueous humor -blood to the area is also decreased which further decreases aqueous humor production
Term
EPI causes hyperglycemia, tremors, and platelet aggregation
Definition
Term
what effect does DOPAMINE have on the renal blood flow?
Definition
relaxes blood vessels--> increased GFR
Term
why are ALPHA 1 adrenergic drug contraindicated in hyperthyroidism?
Definition
alpha 1 is over expressed in patients with hyperthyroid
Term
what are the therapeutic uses of ALPHA 2 agonists?
Definition
1) spinal cord spacticity-->TIZANIDINE
2) preanesthetic medication used to induce preoperative sedation and reduce requirement for anesthetic-->CLONIDINE
Term
what drug causes bradycardia?
Definition
NE
Term
what is the effect of BETA 2 receptors on MAST CELLS?
Definition
inhibit degranulation and release of leukotrienes and histamine-->immunosuppresive
Term
what adverse side effects of BETA 2 AGONISTS relate to the CNS and what percentage of patients see each?
Definition
TREMOR--40% of patients
RESTLESSNESS--20% in children
ANXIETY--15% of children
Term
what drug is contraindicated in patients that take MAO inhibitors? where is this found naturally?
Definition
TYRAMINE-->induces NE release into the synaptic cleft which causes HYPERTENSIVE CRISIS--> found in cheeses and wine
Term
how is EPHEDRINE used clinically? what receptor does this act on?
Definition
nasal drops-->alpha 1&2, beta 1&2
Term
how do BETA AGONISTS cause inhibition of smooth muscle contraction? (mechanism)
Definition
binding causes production of cAMP which inhibits MLCK (myosin light chain kinase) and stops contraction
Term
what are some uses for BETA 2 agonists?
Definition
asthma, COPD, hyperkalemia, premature labor
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