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Pirenzepine
M1 competitive antagonist
No clinical use yet
Muscarine
Muscarinic receptor agonist
Mimics effects of Ach
M1-M5 GPCR receptor
CV and Smooth muscle and glands
Nicotine
Nicotinic receptor agonist
Mimics effects of Ach
Ng and Nm ligand gated receptor
Ganglia and NMJ
Depolarization blockade
Arecoline
Betel nut
Cholinomimetic alkaloid
Chewed for intoxicating effect
Pilocarpine
Stimulates muscarinic receptors
Tx of open angle glaucoma by opening Canals of Schlemm (also with Brimonidine)
Tx of xerostomia
Relief of dry mouth (hypofunction of salivary glands) Sjogrens syndrome, cancer radiotherapy
Salagen
Tx of xerostomia
Pilocarpine like
Muscarinic agonist
Relief of dry mouth due to hypofunction of salivary glands - Sjogrens syndrome, cancer radiotherapy
Bethanechol
Cholinomimetic
GI stimulation
Tx of urinary retention
Carbachol
Cholinergic agonist
Ocular (Surgery or Glaucoma)
Constrict pupils during cataract surgery
Methacholine
Cholinomimetic
Provocative test for hyperreactive airways
Bethanechol
Cholinomimetic
GI stimulation
Tx of urinary retention
Carbachol
Cholinomimetic
Ocular (Surgery or Glaucoma)
Methacholine
Cholinomimetic
Provocative test for hyperreactive airways
Atropine
Muscarinic receptor antagonist
Pupillary dilation
Atropa belladonna (Mona Lisa)
Jimson weed inhale to treat asthma
Glycopyrrolate
Antimuscarinic (muscarinic receptor antagonist)
Preanesthetic to reduce secretions
Scopolamine
Antimuscarinic that is highly lipophilic = selectivity for CNS
Tx of motion sickness
SE= dry mouth, blurred vision, sedation, confusion and psychosis at high doses
Meclizine
anti-histamine (H1 receptor blocker)
Antivert
Tx of vertigo and motion sickness
SE = anti-muscarinic effects similar to atropine such as dry mouth, blurred vision, constipation, urinary retention
Ipratropium
Antimuscarinic similar to atropine
Tx of asthma and COPD

Atropine is lipid soluble and can cause CNS and other SE. Ipratropium has a quat. nitrogen group = low CNS and other SE
Atrovent
Quaternary nitrogen = poor absorption
Toxic doses cause nicotinic toxicity like effects: hypotension (ganglionic blockade) and muscular weakness (NMJ blockade)
Combivent
Ipatropium + albuterol
Antimuscarinic + beta2 agonist
Spiriva (Tiotropium)
long acting analog of combivent (ipatropium + albuterol) = antimuscarinic + beta2 agonist
Tolterodine
Detrol
Antimuscarinic nonselective (M1-M5)
Tx of overactive bladder
Reduces urinary retention
Solifenacin
Vesicare
M3 selective muscarinic receptor antagonist
Lower incidence of constipation
Lower incidence of confusion
Darifenacin
Enablex
M3 selective muscarinic receptor antagonist
Lower incidence of constipation
Lower incidence of confusion
Propantheline
Antimuscarinic (muscarinic receptor antagonist)
Preanesthetic to dry secretions
Nicotine
Nicotinic receptor agonist
Tx of smoking cessation
Cholinergic effects at all autonomic ganglia including adrenal medulla, NMJ, CNS
Varenicline
Chantix
neuronal nicotinic receptor partial agonist in CNS
Tx of smoking cessation
SE = Nausea (30%)
Produces low-moderate release of dopamine at reward centers in brain, mimick nicotine's effect = reduce withdrawal symptoms

Blocks binding of nicotine and the + reinforcement obtained through smoking
Hexamethonium
ganglionic nicotinic receptor antagonist
Causes paralysis of entire autonomic system
Tx of HT, dissecting aortic aneurysm, autonomic hyperreflexia, hemorrhage in surgery
Mecamylamine
Trade name: Inversine
Ganglionic nicotinic receptor antagonist
Causes paralysis of entire autonomic system
Tx of HT, dissecting aortic aneurysm, autonomic hyperreflexia, hemorrhage in surgery
Edrophonium
Competitive cholinesterase inhibitor
Tensilon test - diagnostic
Occlude active site (occupies aligning site, Ach can't bind)
Reversible AchE inhibition b/c competitive blockade
Tacrine
Competitive cholinesterase inhibitor
Cognex
Treatment of Alzheimers
Reversible AchE inhibition b/c competitive blockade
Donepezil
Competitive cholinesterase inhibitor
Aricept
Reversible AchE inhibition b/c competitive blockade
Physostigmine
Carbamylated:AchE
Reversible
Mechanism: serves as substrate and forms more stable (but still reversible) enzyme-substrate complex
ESERINE (witch trials)
Substrate inhibitor of Ach
Binds to site of Ach nucleophilic attack with better affinity than Ach
Neostigmine
Carbamylated:AchE
Reversible
Mechanism: serves as substrate and forms more stable (but still reversible) enzyme-substrate complex
Binds to site of Ach nucleophilic attac with better affinity than Ach
Forms carbamylated enzyme + choline
Pralidoxime (2-PAM)
Antidote for acute organophosphate intoxication
Oxime - Tx quickly due to aging!
Have higher affinity for organophosphate - attack organophosphate and pulls off of enzyme
Therapeutic use for neostigmine
1. Paralytic ileus
2. Bladder atony
3. Alzheimer's disease
4. Myasthenia gravis
Reversible AchE inhibitor
Carbamylated:AchE (slow hydrolysis to regenerate enzyme = Increased Ach)
Therapeutic use for echothiophate
Glaucoma
Organophosphate
Irreversible AchE inhibitor
Parasympathomimetic
Therapeutic use for tacrine or donezepil
Alzheimers Disease
Parasympathomimetic and centrally acting AchE inhibitor
Marketed as Cognex
DUMBELS
Diarrhea
Urination
Miosis
Bronchospasm/Bradycardia
Emesis (vomiting)
Lacrimation
Salivation
Echothiophate
Organophosphate
Irreversible
Forms stable enzyme-substrate complex by phosphorylation
Sarin
Military nerve gas
Organophosphate
Irreversible
Forms stable enzyme-substrate complex by phosphorylation
VX
Military nerve gas
Organophosphate
Irreversible
Designed to be absorbed through any part of anatomy

Forms stable enzyme-substrate complex by phosphorylation
Malathion
Organophosphate
Insecticide
Selectivity in insects only
Parathion
Organophosphate
Insecticide
Toxic to humans; no selectivity to insects or humans
Tx of Sarin/VX organophosphate intoxication
2-PAM + Atropine (N + M effects)
Sympathetic innervation of sweat gland is _____
Cholinergic
Ach
Postganglionic neurotransmitter at adrenal medulla
Epinephrine
Postganglionic neurotransmitter at sweat glands
Ach
Post ganglionic neurotransmitter at renal vasodilator fibers
Dopamine
Causes vasodilation
Enzyme catalyzing Tyrosine --> Dopa
Tyrosine hydroxylase
Occurs in the cytoplasm
Metyrosine
Competitive inhibitor of tyrosine hydroxylase
Depletes catecholamines everywhere
Tx of Pheochromocytoma
SE: Weight gain b/c of reduced metabolism secondary to NE and E depletion
False transmitter
Alpha methyl norepinephrine
Enzyme catalyzing Tyramine --> Octopamine
Dopamine beta hydroxylase
This enzyme is promiscuous
Produces false transmitter
Decrease in sympathetic nervous activity - does NOT work at synapse
Guanethidine
Inhibition of the Na+ATPase dependent pump
Blocks sympathetic nerve terminals
Blocks initial NE release
Sympathetic neuron blocker
Reduces release of catecholamines
Inhibition of Na+/K+ ATPase pump
HT treatment
Reserpine
Blocks adrenergic neurons
VMAT = vesicular monoamine transporter
Blocks uptake into the storage vesicles!
Depletes stored NE
Tx of HT, but severe depression
Never give to depressed patients, will cause severe depression
HT control via peripheral and central mechanism
Cocaine
Monoamine reuptake inhibitor (uptake I)

Increase blood pressure and heart rate
CNS: euphoria, increased alertness, arousal
Local anesthetic
Imipramine
Tricyclic antidepressant
Inhibitor of monoamine reuptake
Sites containing MAO
Monoamine nerve terminals
Liver, Kidney, Gut (mucosa and flora)
High concentration in mitochondria
Site with highest activity of COMT
Liver
Catechol-O-methyl transferase
Entacapone
COMT inhibitor
Tx adjunct therapy of Parkinsons
MAO-I
Monoamine oxidase inhibitor
Antidepressant
Wine-and-Cheese syndrome
Wine + cheese + MAO-I = Hypertensive crisis
Tyramine (DBH) --> Octopamine which is a false transmitter (inactive at adrenergic receptors)

Tyramine itself = indirect sympathomimetic activity

Elicit hypertensive crisis - death due to stroke/CVA
Norepinephrine
Acts at alpha and beta1 receptors
Isoproterenol
Acts at beta1 and beta2 receptors
Epinephrine
Acts at alpha, beta1, and beta2 receptors
Tx of acute anaphylaxis/cardiac arrest
Adjunct with local anesthetics
Epinephrine + Xylocaine
E given to vasoconstrict the blood vessels and keep anesthetic localized longer
EPI Reversal
Give phentolamine (nonselective alpha antagonist)

Leaves action of E with only beta1 and beta2.

Beta2 = vasodilation = decreased blood pressure
Alpha1 receptor function (List 5)
Vasoconstriction (innervated)
Pupillary dilation
Ejaculation
Inhibit micturition
GI inhibition
E>NE>>I
Alpha2 receptor function
Vasoconstriction (uninnervated)
Prejunctional inhibition of NE release
NE>E>>I
List effects of NE on pulse rate (HR), blood pressure, and peripheral resistance
Pulse rate (HR): decrease
Blood pressure: increase
Peripheral resistance: increase
List effects of E on pulse rate (HR), blood pressure, and peripheral resistance
Pulse rate (HR): no change (b/c no change in MABP)
Blood pressure: increase systolic (alpha), decrease systolic (beta2), no change MABP
Peripheral resistance: no change
List effects of I on pulse rate (HR), blood pressure, and peripheral resistance
Pulse rate (HR): increase (slight)
Blood pressure: decrease (beta2)
Peripheral resistance: decrease
Beta1 receptor function
Cardiac stimulation (innervated)
Renin secretion
Beta2 receptor function
Cardiac stimulation (uninnervated)
Bronchodilation
Uterine relaxation
GI inhibition
Vasodilation (uninnervated)
Primatene mist
Bronchodilator
Very low dose
Epinephrine with xylocaine
Adjunct with local anesthetic
Vasoconstriction (alpha1 receptor) to keep the anesthetic in area longer
Epipen
Epinephrine tx against anaphylaxis
Phenylephrine
Alpha1 agonist
In nasal decongestants
Tx of Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia (PAT)
Pacemaker causing tachycardia very responsive to vagal stimulation. To turn on vagus, must increase BP and trigger baroreceptor reflex. Patient returns to sinus rhythm.
Ephedrine/Pseudoephedrine
Indirect sympathomimetic
Nasal decongestants (Sudafed)
Vasoconstriction of blood vessels to relieve swelling in nasal mucosa.
CNS effects: stimulant - amphetamine like action
Has some direct adrenergic action
MAO-Inhibitor and indirect sympathomimetic interaction
Potentiation!
Dangerous increase in BP
Amphetamine (Adderall)
Mixed action adrenergic agent (alpha and beta agonist)
Appetite suppressant
Tx of ADHD and narcolepsy
CNS active = tolerance, abuse, cardiac arrhythmia, increased BP and stroke
Methamphetamine
Appetite suppressant
CNS active = tolerance, abuse, cardiac arrythmia, increased BP and stroke
Methylphenidate
Ritalin
Amphetamine like CNS stimulant
Mixed adrenergic alpha and beta agonist
Tx of ADHD
Imidazoline
Alpha receptor agonist used locally for nasal decongestant and in eyedrops
Naphazoline
Visine
alpha agonist
Vasoconstriction "get the red out"
Oxymetazoline
Visine
alpha agonist
Vasoconstriction "get the red out"
Clonidine
Catapres
alpha2 agonist
We thought it caused prejunctional inhibition of NE release (negative feedback)
REALLY: Acts CNS brainstem to decrease sympathetic nervous system activity
Tx of HT
SE: dry mouth, withdrawal syndrome
Albuterol
Beta2 selective agonist
Bronchodilation
Tx of asthma (acute rescue tx)
Eg: Proventil, Ventolin
Formoterol
Long-acting (12 hours) slow onset bronchodilation
Beta2 selective agonist
Tx of asthma
Salmeterol
Long-acting (12 hours) slow onset bronchodilation
Beta2 selective agonist
Tx of asthma
Ritodrine
Beta agonist
Prevent premature labor
Uterine relaxation
Give PO or IV
SE: Tachycardia
Dobutamine
Beta1 receptor agonist
(but also acts at alpha and beta2)
Cardiac stimulant
Inotropic > chronotropic
Dopamine
D1 receptor agonist
Vasodilation in kidney
Also have indirect sympathomimetic activity at alpha and beta receptors
Can cause SHOCK
Phentolamine
Nonselective competitive alpha blocker
EPI reversal phenomenon
1. Blocks NE receptor
2. Blocks prejunctional alpha2 receptor With baroreflex, nerver terminal releases more NE = binds to beta1 and causes greater cardiac stimulation
Phenoxybenzamine
Non-competitive irreversible alpha blocker
Give with phenylephrine tx of Pheochromocytoma
Given with phenylephrine (alpha agonist) will look competitive at first, then look noncompetitive.
SPARE RECEPTORS
Prazosin
Alpha1 selective competitive antagonist
Tx of HT, CHF, BPH
Minipress
"First dose phenomenon"
Terazosin
Alpha1 selective competitive antagonist
Tx of HT, CHF, BPH
Hytrin
"First dose phenomenon"
Tell patient to take before bed so orthostatic hypotension can be avoided
Doxazosin
Alpha1 selective competitive antagonist
Tx of HT, CHF, BPH
Cardura
"First dose phenomenon"
Tamsulosin
Flomax
Alpha1 selective antagonist
Selective effect on urinary flow
Tx of BPH w/ lower incidence of orthostatic hypotension
Indications for Beta Blockers (5)
1. Angina
2. Cardiac arrhythmia
3. Hypertension
4. Post-myocardial infarction
5. Congestive heart failure
Beta blockers do not lower blood pressure in normotensive individuals
Propanolol
Inderal
Competitive antagonist at beta receptor
Nonselective
"First pass effect"
ADR: Cardiac depression, bronchoconstriction, hypoglycemia, CNS effects (sedation, nightmares, insomnia)
Metoprolol
Beta1 selective antagonist
Lopressor/Toprol
Tx of HT, angina, cardiac arrhythmia, ischemic heart disease, CHF
Problem: T1/2 = 3-4 hours
Atenolol
Tenormin
Beta1 selective antagonist
Renal elimination
QD dosing (T1/2 = 6-9 hrs)
Pindolol
Visken
Partial agonist at all beta receptors
Indirect sympathomimetic activity
This means that apart from blocking beta-adrenoceptors it produces some stimulation.

Pindolol therefore only slightly influences normal sympathetic drive at rest but effectively reduces the effects of elevated sympathetic activity.
Less cardiac depression
Less bronchoconstriction
Reduce peripheral resistance
Esmolol
Ultra short acting beta blocker
Inhibition of tachycardia
Susceptible to enzymatic hydrolysis in blood
IV use in Surgery
Carvedilol
Third generation beta blocker
Antioxidant activity
Tx of angina, HT, ischemic heart disease, CHF, cardiac arrhythmia
Tyramine
Indirect sympathomimetic
Gets in by uptake pump so blocked by Cocaine
Tachyphylaxis
Special case of tolerance that happens very quickly
Pyridostigmine
Give to troops with potential exposure to VX
Protecting some of their Cholinesterase (Carbamylated) will regenerate spontaneously
Phosphorylated ChE will not.
-Oxime
Pralidoxime (2-PAM)
Antidote for acute organophosphate intoxication
Tx quickly b/c of "aging"
"Aging"
Oximes have a large alkyl group that is necessary but unstable. Aging is when the alkyl group falls off, becomes stable, and also nonfunctional.
Tensilon Test
Test to help dx Myasthenia Gravis
Edrophonium given IV. Patient is asked to peform repetitive muscle movements. Observe to see if muscle strength is improved by Tensilon.
Nicotine gum/patch
Smoking cessation
Low side effects of nicotine because it is low dose
Brimonidine
alpha2 agonist
Tx of glaucoma
Reduce intraocular secretions to decrease intraocular pressure
Another way to tx glaucoma:
Pilocarpine: muscarinic agonist = open up Canals of Schlemm to increase drainage of aqueous humor
Fast Mushroom Poisoning
Fly agaric (Amanita muscaria)
Symptoms on card 3
*Bradycardia
*Nausea, cramps, vomiting, diarrhea
*Bronchoconstriction
*Salivation
*Sweating
*Visual disturbances
*Hypotension
Uninnervated muscarinic receptors mediate vasodilation via ___
NO
Botulinum toxin (botox)
Enters cholinergic nerve terminals and destroys synaptic proteins involved in exocytic release of Ach.

Used clinically to reduce wrinkles. (Relaxation of muscles by working at the preNMJ receptors)