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Cholinergic transmission
Ach formed in cell
Ca++ influx
Ach released in junction
Achase degrades ach in nmj. Choline is recycled
Ach attaches to muscarinic (g protein)--> response takes a few mins
Or to nicotinic (ion gated) --> rapid release
Botox
Keeps ach from being released from neuron
Mydriasis
Pupil dilation
Miosis
Pupil constriction
Adrenergic transmission
(from NE being released)
NE binds to alpha 2--> inhibit further NE release
Binds to beta 2--> increases NE release
Binds to alpha and beta to cause g protein-->slower response
NE is taken up (reuptake), metabolized by catacholamine and monoamine oxidase, or diffuses away.
Alpha 1
Eye, vascular smooth m., urinary sphincter

Causes constriction

decreases GI motility
Alpha 2
Decrease insulin by acting on pancrease
decrease secretions
Beta 1
Juxtaglomerula cells, heart
Renin release, increase heart rate and etc
Beta 2
Trachea smooth m., liver (gluconeogensis), skeletal m. Blood vessel smooth m. (dilation), uterus (relaxation) bladder wall relaxation
Direct acting
Binds to receptor
Indirect acting
Acts by releasing nt-->nt to receptor

Drug itself does not bind receptor
Selective
Acts on a few receptors
Non-selective
Acts on several receptors
Epinephrine
Alpha & beta

Adrenergic agonist nonselective
Heart excitation, inhibit GI, decrease secretions, relaxation of GI/gallbladder, inhibit mucus glands,, urine retention, epi release>NE release
Isoproterenol
Adrenergic agonist beta selective

Beta
Increase heart rate and bronchodilation

increase HR/contractility, relax GI smooth muscle, relax urinary fundus, increase renin release, lipolysis
vasodilation in smooth m,brain ,kidney, heart; bronchodilation, relax splenic capsule, glycogenolysis, gluconeogenesis, increased NE release
Phenylpropanolamine
Non selective Adrenergic agonist

Alpha and beta
Heart excitation, inhibit GI, decrease secretions, relaxation of GI/gallbladder, inhibit mucus glands,, urine retention, epi release>NE release
Dopamine
Adrenergic agonist

Alpha 1, beta 1, dopamine receptor

(dopamine is a precursor to NE)
vasoconstriction, mydriasis, scant viscous saliva, contraction of uterus

increase HR/contractility, relax GI smooth m., relax urinary fundus, increase renin release, lipolysis

decreases renal vascular resistance
Dobutamine
Adrenergic agonist
Alpha 1, beta 1 & 2 but beta 1 is primary
Used to titrate IV to inc. Heart rate

vasoconstriction, mydriasis, scant viscous saliva, contraction of uterus

increase HR/contractility, relax GI smooth m., relax urinary fundus, increase renin release, lipolysis
Phenylephrine
Adrenergic agonist
Alpha 1 selective
vasoconstriction, mydriasis, scant viscous saliva, contraction of uterus

often used in nasal sprays to vasoconstrict BVs to dec. snot and dec red eye
Isoproteronol
Adrenergic agonist
Beta selective
increase HR/contractility, relax GI smooth m., relax urinary fundus, increase renin release, lipolysis

vasodilation to sm. mm., brain, kidney, heart; bronchodilation, relax splenic capsule, glycogenolysis, gluconeogenesis, increased NE release
Albuterol
Andrenergic agonist
Beta 2 selective
vasodilation to sm. mm., brain, kidney, heart; bronchodilation, relax splenic capsule, glycogenolysis, gluconeogenesis, increased NE release
Clenbuterol
Andreneric agonist
Beta 2 selective

DO NOT use in food animal
vasodilation to sm. mm., brain, kidney, heart; bronchodilation, relax splenic capsule, glycogenolysis, gluconeogenesis, increased NE release
Carvedilol
Adrenergic antagonist
Alpha 1, beta 1 & 2, antioxidant
Counteracts dobutamine
Phenoxybenzamine
Adrenergic antagonist

Alpha selective
Propanolol
Adrenergic antagonist
Beta selective
Timolol
Adrenergic antagonist
Beta selective
Atenolol
Adrenergic antagonist
Beta 1 selective
-olol
beta-blockers (propranolol type)
-terol
bronchodilators (phenethylamine derivatives)
-stigmine
cholinesterase inhibitors (physostigmine type)
-caine
local anesthetics
-curium
neuromuscular blocking agents
-curonium
neuromuscular blocking agents
cholinergic agonists
direct mechanism
bind to receptor and illicit an action
Bethanecol, Pilocarpine, Carbachol
Cholinergic agonist
indirect mechanism
interact with acetylcholinesterase/ pseudocholinesterase to increase concentration of Acetylcholine-->less specific so more side effects
physostigmine, neostigmine, edrophonium, pyridostigmine, organophosphates
Cholinergic over stimulation results in:
SLUDD
salivation
lacrimation
urination, defecation
death (relaxation of diaphragm)
muscarinic effector organ responses
Heart: general inhibition, vasodilation
GI: excitation (secretions, motility inc.)
bronchoconstriction, miosis
urination (contract detrussor, relax sphinter)
contract uterus/erection, increase pancreatic secretions
nicotinic effector organ responses
ganglionic transmission
muscle twitching, tremors
leading to muscle paralysis
we do not learn a drug that only effects nicotinic
bethanecol
direct acting
cholinergic agonist
muscarinic only
pilocarpine
direct acting
cholinergic agonist
muscarinic only
carbachol
direct acting
cholinergic agonist
muscarinic and nicotinic
physostigmine
Cholinergic Agonist
indirect- all muscarinic and nicotinic
neostigmine
Cholinergic Agonist
indirect- all muscarinic and nicotinic
edrophonium
Cholinergic Agonist
indirect- all muscarinic and nicotinic
pyridostigmine
Cholinergic Agonist
indirect- all muscarinic and nicotinic

reversibly binds ACHase and eventually diffuses away
organophosphates
Cholinergic Agonist
indirect- all muscarinic and nicotinic

Irreversibly binds AChase! Atropine in antidote
Cholinergic antagonist mechanism
competitively prevents action of ACH at muscarinic receptors
Atropine
Cholinergic antagonists

muscarinic
increase HR
decrease GI secretions/motility
bronchodilation
decrease bladder contrations
often pre-anesthetic
Glycopyrrolate
Cholinergic antagonists

muscarinic
decrease GI secretions/motility w/o cardiovascular effects

often pre-anesthetic
adrenergic agonist mechanism
acts directly on receptor to induce action of endogenous NT at receptor
adrenergic antagonist mechanism
inhibits actions of agonists at adreneric receptors, selective or non-selective= how many receptors they bind
N-butylscopolammonium bromide
cholinergic antagonist

also, antispasmotic, antimuscarinic/anticholinergic
produces parasymp effect by blocking cholinergic receptors

most commonly used in LA to inhibit GI, used for spasmodic colic and to dec. rectal tone during palpation
mechanism of local anesthetics
dec. permeability of Na channels in excitable cell membranes to stop nerve conduction
metabolism of local anesthetics
amides: biotransfered from liver
aminoesters: hydrolysis of ester link by plasma esterase (safer for liver dx)
toxicity of local anesthetics
neurotoxicity: mm. twitching, convulsions, CNS depression-->dose related
Cardiotoxicity: hypotension + dysrythmias
lidocaine can be given as an antiarythemic if given IV
Lidocaine
local anesthetic
amide->liver metabolism
sometimes given w/epinephrine to cause vasoconstriciton to allow drug to stick around longer
local anesthetic approved by FDA for use in animals
Mepivacaine (local anesthetic approved in horses)
proparacaine approved for use in animals (as opthalmic?)
Mepivicaine
local anesthetic
amide->liver metabolism
only parentally (not PO) administered local anesthetic FDA approved in horses
Bupivacaine
local anesthetic
amide->liver metabolism
Benzocaine
local anesthetic
aminoester--> safer in pts w/ liver dx
Poparacaine
local anesthetic
aminoester--> safer in pts w/ liver dx
approved for use in animals
mechanism of neumuscular blockers
compettive (non-depolarizing): binds to ACh receptors preventing Ach from binding-->no depolarizing activity, Na+ does not enter the cell
Depolarizing: binds to receptor and allows influx of Na+ causing depolarization of end plate region but stays bound -->does not allow membrane to completely repolarize-->moter end plate is non-responsive.
mm. contration-->paralysis
metabolized by plasma cholinesterase
What do neuromuscular blocking agents do?
paralyze the animal. however, the animal can still feel pain
elimination of neuromuscular blockers
liver metabolism (clearance) and then renal elimination->renal and hepatic disease witll inc. duration of drugs

Vercuronium, Pancuronium
hydrolysis by plasma cholinesterases
Atracurium (+spontaneous degradation), succinylcholine
Atracurium
Neuromuscular blocker
competitive (non-depolarizing)
hydrolysis by plasma cholinesterases
Vecuronium
Neuromuscular blocker
competitive (non-depolarizing)
liver metabolism and renal elimination
Pancuronium
Neuromuscular blocker
competitive (non-depolarizing)
liver metabolism and renal elimination
Succinylcholine
Neuromuscular blocker
Depolarizing
hydrolysis by plasma cholinesterases
effect of cholinesterase inhibitor on NON-depolarizing neuromuscular blockers
reverse (becuz competitive and inc Ach)
effect of cholinesterase inhibitor on depolarizing neuromuscular blockers
enhanced (blocks metabolism of drug by inhibiting plasma cholinesterase)
what is the reversal agent of depolarizing neuromuscualr blockers
there is none
Are initial fasciculations present or absent in non-depolarizing or depolarizing neuromuscular blockers
non-depolarizing: absent

depolarizing: present
name the opiod receptors
Mu, Kappa, delta, sigma

however we don't have drugs that affect delta/sigma so we don't talk about them
what are opiods used for
dec. diarhea, antitussive (cough supressent), analgesia, sedation, calming/euphoria, immobilization/chemical restraint(really just highly sedate), inhibit GI motility, increase locomotor activity
opiods are regulated by
DEA (drug enforcement administration)

5 schedules: 1 is the most addictive (high abuse potential)
common adverse effects of opiods
respiratory depression, nausea, vomiting, dysphoria (anxiety), CNS excitation, dependence if given long term, decreased urination, constipation, hypotension
opiod receptors causing analgesia
all
opiod receptors that increase appetitie
all
opiod receptors that decrease GI motility
Mu, Kappa
opiod receptors that cause Sedation
Mu, Kappa
opiod receptors that cause miosis/mydriasis
Mu, Kappa
opiod receptors that cause immunomodulation
Mu, delta
opiod receptors that cause euphoria
Mu
opiod receptors that cause antidiuresis
Mu
opiod receptors that decrease urine voiding reflex
Mu
opiod receptors that decrease uterine contrations
Mu
opiod receptors that cause respiratory depression
Mu
opiod receptors that cause nausea/vomiting/decrease biliary secreation
Mu
opiod receptors that cause diuresis (decrease ADH release)
Kappa
Morphine
Opiod
Mu agonist
Hydromorphone
Opiod
Mu agonist
Codeine
Opiod
Mu agonist
rarely used in vet med
less potent
Fentanyl
Opiod
Mu agonist
Buprenorphine
Opiod
partial Mu agonist
Kappa ANTagonist??
Tramadol
Opiod
Mu agonist
muscarinic ANTagonist
alpha-2 agonist
5-HT agonist (seratonin/ dopamine receptor)
Butorphanol
Opiod
Kappa agonist
partial Mu agonist
Nalbuphine
Opiod
Kappa agonist
partial Mu ANTagoinst
Naloxone
Opiod
ANTagonist at all receptors
partial Mu
Naltrexone
Opiod
partial ANTagonist at all receptors
mechanism of anticonvulsant drugs
1 of 3:
*alter electolyte conductance
*decrease excitatory neurotransmitters (less common)
*increase inhibitory nerutransmitters (GABA)
status epilepticus
appears to be a continuous seizure becaus no post-ictal phase

always a medical emergency
Anticonvulsants used for:
stop/prevent seizures, epilepsy (having multiple seizures over time), and status epilepticus
Phenobarbital
anticonvulsants
GABA Agonists (inc. flow of Cl into cell)
#1 drug used, barbituate
use: chronic management, status epilepticus
adverse effects: sedation, polyphagia, PU/PD, behvior changes, elevated hepatic enzymes/hepatotoxicity, dec. T4 levels
Other: induces liver enzymes so metabolizes other drugs faster including its own metabolism
Diazepam
anticonvulsants
GABA Agonists (inc. flow of Cl into cell)

used to treat status epilepticus
also used as anxiolytic (dec. anxiety)

binds GABA receptor, inc. GABA binding affinity, inc. Cl- into the cell, increases GABA

toxicity: low, sedation, tachyphylaxis, dependence, idiosyncratic hepatic necrosis in cats; tolerance can develop with chronic use
Clonazepam
anticonvulsants
GABA Agonists (inc. flow of Cl into cell)
more potent than Diazepam and less toxic
benzodiazepine, tolerance quickly
Clorazepate
anticonvulsants
GABA Agonists (inc. flow of Cl into cell)
benzodiazepine, tolerance quickly
Pentobarbital
anticonvulsants
GABA Agonists (inc. flow of Cl into cell)
treats status epilepticus; euthanasia
Primidone
anticonvulsant
historical drug: rarely used now, never used in cats
metabolized into phenobarbital
not controlled unlike phenobarbital
Phenytoin
anticonvulsant
historical drug: rarely used now, never used in cats
blocks Na channel, never worked that well
Felbamate
NMDA receptor antagonist
Gabapentin
anticonvulscent
MOA unclear: might block Ca-dependent channels-->sedation, ataxia
Levetiracetam
anticonvulscent
MOA unclear: believed to work by binding to SUZA receptor to inhibit presyn. Ca++ channels
use: chronic management
adverse effects: none at reccomended doses

not metabolized in liver-->good for pts with liver disease
Potassium Bromide
anticonvulscent
MOA unclear: interfers with Cl- transport

used for chronic management of seizures
NOT commercially available
takes months to reach thereaputic levels, long half life, must give loading dose
only eliminated via renal
adverse effects: sedation, polyphagia, behavior changes, bromide toxicosis, joint stiffness, ataxia, PU/PD, altered Cl- on chem panel
Zonisamide
anticonvulscent
MOA unclear: blocks Na channels by blocking Ca channels-->sedation, ataxia, vomiting
Clorazepate
Behavior modifying drug
Bensodiazepine (BZD)
GABA agonist- binds GABA receptor and inc. GABA binding affinity, increases Cl- into cell
Anxiolytic
increases GABA
Toxicity- low; tolerance can develop with chronic use
Buspirone
Behavior modifying Drug
Azapirone
Full agonist at presynaptic and partial at postsynaptic
5HT-1A agonist
used in cats to reduce urine spraying, may be used with other drugs for complex behavior cases
decreases serotonin syntheis at postsynaptic
toxicity-GI signs
Amitriptylin
Behavior modifying drug
Tricyclic antidepressants (SNRIs) Serotonin&NE reuptake inhibitor in CNS
used for seperation anxiety in dogs, excessive grooming, spraying, anxiety in cats, reduce feather plucking in birds
increases serotonin and NE

also an alpha-1 antagonist, antihistaminic, anticholinergic-->side effects result from these effects:decresed secretions, dry mouth, sedation, constipation
Clomipramine
Behavior modifying drug
Tricyclic antidepressants (SNRIs) Serotonin&NE reuptake inhibitor
Potential anticholonergic effect

used for anxiolytic, urine spraying in cats,
increases serotonin and NE

also acts on alpha-1 antagonist, antihistaminic, anticholinergic--side effects result from these effects

toxicity: can cause testicular hyperplasia, do not use w/drug that lower seizure threshold
Fluoxetine
Behavior modifying drugs
SSRIs: selective seratonin reuptake inhibitor

anxiolytic, urine spraying in cats
increases erotonin

toxicity: sedation, anorexia, irritability, agitation
Paroxetine
Behavior modifying drugs
SSRIs: selective seratonin reuptake inhibitor

anxiolytic, canine aggression
increases serotonin

dry mouth, sedation, GI upset, irritability
Selegiline
Behavior modifying drugs
MAOIs: monoamine oxidase inhibitors

cognitive dysfunction syndrome, pituitary dependent HAC
increases dopamine

toxicity: hyperactivity
Benzodiazepines
Mechanism
Mech: GABA Agonist: bind to/activate benzodiazepine receptor on GABA-a; increses opening of Cl- ion channels which leads to hyperpolarization of post synaptic neuron, decreasing neuronal trnsmission
GABA Antagonists: competitively antagonizes action of benzodazepines on BZ receptor site on GABa, prevents hyperpolariztion of postsynaptic neuron, increasing transmission
Benzodiazepines
Uses
GABA Agonist: MM. relaxant in conjunction with anesthesia (does not give analgesia); decrease seizures; decrease anxiety; sedation/sleep aid
Diazepam least potent, Lorazepam is most
Diazepam works much quicker and is a level 4 controlled drug
Flumazenil: reversal of other benzodiazepines (agonists)
Benzodiazepines
adverse effects
Agonists: transient agitation/vocalization/excitation/excitation-->sedation, MM> relaxation, inc. appetite, disinhibition of behavior
Diazepam- hepatic toxicosis (cats), also, propylene glycol will also cause hemolysis of RBCs, pain when injected, cardio depression
Flumazenil: abstinence syndromes-->tremors, hot foot walking, twitches, tonic-clonic seizures, death
"-am"
benzodiazepines

Midazolam
Diazepam
Lorazepam etc
Benzodiazepines

contraindictions
agonists:
hypersensitivity to benzodiazepines, hepatic dysfunction, narrow angle glaucoma, must taper off drug
Flumazenil: chronic dosing with benzodiazepines, suspected OD of TCAs-->seizures, arrhythmia, death

or if getting BZs for life-threatening condition
Diazepam cont.
GABA Agonists
Benzodiazepines
MM. relaxant in conjunction with anesthesia; decrease seizures; decrease anxiety; sedation
Midazolam
GABA Agonists
Benzodiazepines

undergoes glucoronidation but can still use in cats, alternate pathways don't produce toxic metabolites
MM. relaxant in conjunction with anesthesia; decrease seizures; decrease anxiety; sedation
Lorazepam
GABA Agonists
Benzodiazepines
MM. relaxant in conjunction with anesthesia; decrease seizures; decrease anxiety; sedation
Flumazenil
GABA Antagonist

Compettive on GABAa receptor
abstinence syndromes-->tremors, hot foot walking, twitches, tonic-clonic seizures, death
Diuretics
Mechanism depends on drug type

uses: dec. edema, bp, intraocular pressure, intracranial pressure-->bsically get rid of excess H2O
types: carbonic anhydrase inhibitors, osmotic diuretics, loop diuretics, thiazide diuretics, inhibitors of renal epith. Na channels, aldosterone antagonists
Acetozolamide
Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors (PT)
this causes H (broken off from bicarb) to dec--> less H pumped into lumen-->HCO3 builds up-->inc. Na in lumen and forms NaHCO3-->water follow into lumen
uses: dec. production of aqueous humor to cntl glaucoma

inc. excretion of Na + K

toxicitiy: urine pH inc., metabolic acidosis, K wasting
Mannitol
Osmotic Diuretics (entire loop/neph)
increse osmotic pressure-->pull water into tubular lumen

inc. excretion of Na and K
prevent/treat renal failure, decrease intracranial/intraocular pressure, mobilize edema with other diuretics

toxicity: hyponatremia
Furosemide
Loop diuretic (thick ascending lumen)
Most potent diuretic
blocks NaK2Cl symporter--> dec Na in cell--> dec H2O reabsorbed

inc excretion of Na, K, Cl, Ca, Mg
toxicity: K wasting (arrhythmia, changes mem. pot)

use: general diuretic
Chlorothiazemide
Thiazide diuretic: Inhibits apical Na Cl symporter (distal convoluted tubule)

general diuretic
inc. excretion of Na Cl

toxicity: hyperglycemia, hypercalcemia, K wasting
Hydrochlorothiazide
Thiazide diuretic: Inhibits apical Na Cl symporter (distal convoluted tubule)

general diuretic
inc. excretion of Na Cl

toxicity: hyperglycemia, hypercalcemia, K wasting
Triamterene
inhibitors of renal epithelium Na channels (late distal tubule and CD)

used in combo w/other diuretics to dec. K excretion
inc. excretion of Na, dec. excretion of K

toxicity: hyperkalemia, inc. risk of renal stones
Amiloride
inhibitors of renal epithelium Na channels (late distal tubule and CD)

used in combo w/other diuretics to dec. K excretion
inc. excretion of Na, dec. excretion of K

toxicity: hyperkalemia, inc. risk of renal stones
Spironolactone
aldosterone antagonists (late distal tubule and CD)
blocks effect of aldosterone

use: general diuretic *aspirin blocks effects
inc. excretion of Na, dec. excretion of K

don't use w/ dehydration, hyperkalemic patients
K+ sparing diuretics
Amiloride
Spironolactone
Ammonium chloride
Urinary tract drug: urinary acidifier-->oxidized to urea in liver

prevent/dissolve stones; enhance efficacy of antimicrobials when treat w/ uti
Atropine (urinary tract)
muscarinic antagonist

decrease detrussor mm. contraction; Urinary retention
Bethanechol (urinary tract)
direct muscarinic agonist

increase detrussor mm. contration
Dantrolene
skeletal muscle relaxant

dec. external urethral sphincter tone
Diazepam (urinary tract)
skeletal muscle relaxant

dec. Ca release from SR in sk. mm.
dec. external urethral sphincter tone
phenoxybenzamine (urinary tract)
alpha adrenergic antagonist

dec. Ca release from SR in sk. mm.
dec. internal urethral sphincter tone
Phenylpropanolamine
adrenergic agonist

inc. internal urethral sphincter tone
Potassium citrate
Urinary alklinizer-->oxidized to bicarbonate in liver

dec. calcium oxlate stone formation

not usually given long term
estriol
natural estrogen, used for incontinence in spayed female

inc. the resting mm. tone of the urethra in females
receptors related to urinary tract
detrussor mm.: beta 2 relaxes, musc. contracts

int. urethral sphincter: alpha 2 inc. tone
ext. urethral sphincter: nicotinic only
inotrophy
change in contractile strength related to Ca entering cell to bind to troponin

unrelated to mm. length
preload
force that stretches relaxed mm.

L. vent= pressure from blood filling and stretching the wall during diastole (EDV)
afterload
force against whcih contracting mm. must act

L. vent= pressur ein aorta which must be overcome to eject blood
Heart rate is most affected by:
parasymp. nn.
chronotroph
+ increases HR

- dec. HR
lusiotrope
inc. relaxation of cardiac mm.
Digoxin
Positive Inotrope

MOA: inhibits Na,K, ATPase--> Na cell inc -->inc NaCa exhanger act which pumps more Ca in cell-->inc. contractions
effects: inc. strength of contractions of cardiac mm., inc. CO, dec HR/BV/BP, cntl arrhythmia, dec. heart size, inc. baroreceptor reflex sensitivity so dec heart failure
toxicity: GI upset, arrhythimas, voimiting, monitor drug conc
Pimobendan
Inodilators: + inotrope, vasodilator

MOA: inhibits Phosphodiesterase III (in vasculaure, heart), inc. cAMP(phosphodiesterase inhibits it), makes troponin C more sensitive to Ca, inc. contractility BETTER than digoxin
effects: vasodilation at venous and art. blood supply, dec afterload/preload, + lusiotrope
prodrug
a drug that is metabolize into an active form after being given
RAAS
body's way to inc. bp

stimulated by dec Na in JG cells
Enalapril
Ace Inhibitors
MOA: inhibits bradykinin breakdown (vasodilators) so inc. amount of bradykinin in cell and prevent conversion of Ang I --> ang II-->no ang II leads to vasodilation
effects: dec. bp/preload/afterload, dec aldosterone release, inc Na excretion, dec K excretion (slight dieresis effect), helps prevent cardiac remodeling
used for hypertension, and CHF
toxicity; renal failure, coughing (inc. bradykinin), angioedema (humans), hypokalemia, azotemia
drug interaction with NSAIDs, diuretics
Benazepril
Ace Inhibitors
MOA: inhibits bradykinin breakdown (vasodilators) so inc. amount of bradykinin in cell and prevent conversion of Ang I --> ang II-->no ang II leads to vasodilation
effects: dec. bp/preload/afterload, dec aldosterone release, inc Na excretion, dec K excretion (slight dieresis effect)
used for hypertension, and CHF
toxicity; renal failure, coughing, angioedema
drug interaction with NSAIDs, diuretics
heart failure
heart failure= inability to provide adequate CO at normal filling pressures

in CHF L. vent under performs --> hemodynamic stress

dec CO kicks in symp nn.-->vasoconstrict to inc. bp/preload/afterload
use vasodilators to combat this catch 22
diltiazem
vasodilator
MOA: Ca channel blockers, dec. intracellular Ca, dec contractility

effects:vasodilation, dec afterload, - inotopic effect, dec AV impulse conduction

adverse: hypotension-->reflex tachycardia
more heart effects than amlodipine
amlodipine
vasodilator
MOA: Ca channel blockers, dec. intracellular Ca, dec contractility

effects:vasodilation, dec afterload, - inotopic effect, dec AV impulse conduction

adverse: hypotension-->reflex tachycardia
more vasculature effects than diltiazem
Hydralazine HCl
vasodilator

MOA: direct arteriolar dilator
effects: dec TPR--> dec afterload, inc SV/CO, dec ESV, dec wall tension/heart size
adverse: hypotension-->reflex tachycardia
Carvedilol
vasodilators

MOA: alpha 1, beta 1&2 antagonist

effects: vasodilation, dec HR, TPR, myocardial workload

adverse: bronchoconstriction
contra: asthmatics
antiarrhythmics are used to fix what
disruption in impulse conduction,
abnormality in rate/regularity/site of origin of cardiac impulse
types of Antiarrhythmics
Class I: local anesthetics
Class II: Beta blockers
Class III: K+ channel blockers
Class IV: Ca++ channel blockers
Quinidine
Class I Antiarrhythmics
slow phase 0 depolarization-->prolongs action potential, slows conduction-->prolongs refractory period
Procainamide
Class I Antiarrhythmics
slow phase 0 depolarization-->prolongs action potential, slows conduction-->prolongs refractory period
Lidocaine
Class I Antiarrhythmics
shortens Phase 3 repolarization -->dec. duration of action potential -->accelerates repolarization
Amiodarone
Class III Antiarrhythmics
K+ channel blockers-->diminish outward K+ current during repolarization

effects:prolongs phase III repolarization w/o altering phase 0, prolongs refractory period, prolongs action potential
Sotalol
Class III Antiarrhythmics
K+ channel blockers-->diminish outward K+ current during repolarization

effects:prolongs phase III repolariztion w/o altering phse 0, prolongs refractory period, prolongs action potential
class II antiarrhythmics
Beta Blockers: Carvedlol, Propanolol

reduces symp input

effects: shortens Phase III repolarization, dec. duration of action potential-->accelerates repolarization
Diltiazem
Class IV antiarrhythmic

Ca++ channel blockers (L type?)
effects: Slows phase IV spontaneous depolarization and slows conduction in tissues dependent on Ca++ currents--slow influx of Ca++ s/a AV node-->prolongs refractory period
Verapamil
Class IV antiarrhythmic

Ca++ channel blockers (L type?)
effects: Slows phase IV spontaneous depolarization and slows conduction in tissues dependent on Ca++ currents--slow influx of Ca++ s/a AV node-->prolongs refractory period