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where are alpha 1 receptors found?
iris radial mm
arterioles
veins
gut sphincters
trigone and sphincter of bladder
sweat glands
what do alpha 2 receptors do?
vasomotor sympathetic control-decrease transmission
mechanism of action of alpha 1 receptors?
stimulation of PLC with formation of IP3 and DAG, increased cytosolic Ca-smooth mm. contraction
mechanism of action of alpha 2 receptors?
inhibition of adenylyl cyclase, activation of K channels, inhibition of neuronal Ca channels- loss of action
where are beta 1 receptors found?
heart:
SA node- increase HR
atria- increase contractility and conduction velocity
AV node- same
Purkinje system- same
ventricles- same and pacemaker increase
where are beta 2 receptors found?
arterioles and veins- dilation
tracheal and bronchiolar mm-relaxation
gut motility and tone- decrease
renin secretion- increase
detrusor- relaxation
skeletal mm- contractility
liver- gluconeogenesis, glycogenolysis
mechanism of action for beta 1 receptor?
activation of adenylyl cyclase and Ca channels
mechanism of action for beta 2 receptors?
activation of adenylyl cyclase
receptors affected by NorEp?
alpha 1,2 and Beta 1
administration of NorEp?
usually IV, orally ineffective
factor making drugs orally effective?
removal of OH groups
beta 1 effect on heart?
increase HR and myocardial contractile force
use of NorEp?
increase BP
improve left ventricular contractility
local vasospasm
side effects of NorEp?
anxiety
cardiac arrhythmia
necrosis at SQ or IM sites due to vasospasm
receptors affected by Ep?
alpha 1, beta 1,2
administration of Ep?
usually IV, orally ineffective
what is a synthetic compound similar to Ep but able to be given orally?
ephedrine
metabolic actions of Ep?
elevates blood glucose and lactate
insulin secretion inhibited
uses of Ep?
vasoconstriction
bronchodilators
cardiac stimulant
side effects of Ep?
arrhythmias
palpitation
angina
headache
cerebral hemorrhage
what sensitizes the myocardium to catecholamines?
halothane
actions of metaraminol?
alpha 1 agonist
less potent than NorEP, but longer action
sustained rise in BP
actions of phenylephrine?
alpha 1 agonist
increase BP by vasoconstriction
no oral
nasal decongestant
widens pupil without lens action
actions of alpha-methyldopa?
alpha 2 agonist
reduction in BP and HR
used in hypertensive pregnant women
what drug is used in hypertensive pregnant women?
alpha-methyldopa
actions of clonidine?
initial rise in BP, overcome by alpha 2 receptor decrease in BP
action of guanabenz?
decrease in sympathetic outflow at vasomotor center
lowers BP
action of phenoxybenzamine?
non-competitive alpha antagonist
excitatory response of smooth mm and exocrine glands antagonized
used in peripheral vascular disease to stop vasospasm
action of phentolamine?
competitive alpha blocker
stimulant action on GI and heart
used in diagnosis of adrenal tumor-big drop in BP if Ep is in high concentration
actions of prazosin,doxazosin,terazosin,tamsulosin?
alpha 1 blocker
decrease arterial P by lowering tone
antihypertensive agents
action of isoproterenol?
beta agonist
decrease in BP with rise in HR
increase CO
relaxes smooth mm
causes hyperglycemia,lipolysis,insulin secretion,bronchodilation, cardiac stimulation
action of dopamine?
beta 1 agonist
mesenteric and renal vasodilation
increase GFR,urine flow,Na secretion,CO
used in shock to increase renal function
action of dobutamine?
beta 1 agonist
increases myocardial contractility and SV
short-term treatment of congestive heart failure and to avoid hypertension
action of albuterol?
beta 2 agonist
relax bronchial mm, uterus, skeletal mm supply
less action on heart
action of salmeterol?
most selective beta 2 agonist
lipid soluble and long duration of action
action of ritodrine?
beta 2 agonist
management of premature labor- causes vasodilation and myometrial relaxation
action of propranolol?
beta blocker
used in hypertension, arrhythmia,angina pectoris and migraines
caution: augments hypoglycemia and blocks symptoms
action of pindolol?
beta antagonist with intrinsic sympathomimetic activity
exacerbation of angina,less likely to get ME or arrhythmia upon withdrawl
action of timolol?
beta antagonist
management of hypertension and angina pectoris
prevention of reinfarction and death after initial MI
action of labetalol?
alpha 1, beta 1,2 antagonist
treats hypertension
action of carvedilol?
alpha 1, beta 1,2 antagonist
used in congestive heart failure
action of metoprolol?
beta 1 antagonist
no action against beta 2
reduces plasma renin activity
treats hypertension in patients with asthma, diabetes or peripheral vascular disease
prevents second MI
not advisable in congestive heart failure
action of atenolol?
beta 1 antagonist
long half life
used daily for hypertension
action of acebutolol?
beta 1 antagonist
sympathomimetic activity
where are muscarinic receptors found?
on effector cells
where are nicotinic receptors found?
ganglion and skeletal muscle NMJ
what signaling system do muscarinic receptors use?
G-protein linked
what signaling system do nicotinic receptors use?
ion channel
where are muscarinic receptors located?
cells of CNS
organs with parasym. innervation
tissues innervated by postganglionic sympathetic cholinergic nerves
where are nicotinic receptors found?
postganglionic cells in all autonomic ganglia
muscles innervated by somatic motor fibers
some CNS neurons
what is the transmitter at both muscarinic and nicotinic receptors?
AcH
miosis
pupillary constriction
muscarinic agonist effect on the eye?
smooth mm. contraction of iris sphincter resulting in pupillary constriction
smooth mm. contraction of the ciliary mm resulting in accommodation and draining of the aqueous humor
muscarinic agonist effect on the CV system?
reduction in peripheral vascular resistance
slow pacemaker rate
vasodilation
muscarinic agonist effect on the respiratory system?
smooth mm. contraction of the bronchial tree
secretion stimulated in mucosa
muscarinic agonist effect on the GI?
increases secretion and motility
relaxation of sphincters
muscarinic agonist effect on the urinary bladder?
contraction of detrusor muscle
relaxation of the trigone and sphincter mm.
promotes voiding
muscarinic agonist effect on glands?
stimulate secretion in sweat, lacrimal and nasopharyngeal glands
muscarinic effect on the veins?
no influence
muscarinic effect on the arterioles?
dilation
what muscarinic receptors are in the heart?
M2
mechanism of M2 action in the heart?
open K channels
inhibit adenylyl cyclase
mechanism of M3 action in the smooth mm and exocrine glands?
IP3 and DAG
increase cell Ca
mechanism of action of vascular smooth mm and GI?
NO
mechanism of action of Nm at the NMJ?
depolarization of end plate-increase in permeability to K and Na
effects of nicotine on the CV?
sympathomimetic-hypertension
effects of nicotine in the GI and urinary system?
parasympathomimetic-nausea,vomiting, diarrhea and voiding
effect of nicotinic agonist at the adrenal medulla?
Ep secretion
effect of nicotinic agonist at sympathetic and para ganglia?
activation of post-ganglionic neurons
effect of nicotinic agonist at the NMJ?
skeletal mm. contraction
use and action of bethanechol?
muscarinic agonist
contraction of bladder and GI tract
useful in abdominal distension, gastric atony and adynamic ileus
use of carbachol?
muscarinic agonist
glaucoma, GI tract and urinary retention
use of methacholine?
muscarinic agonist
diagnostic for bronchiolar hyperactivity- asthma
use of muscarine?
found in mushromms and used to describe selective muscarinic sites
action and use of pilocarpine?
muscarinic agonist
treat open angle glaucoma and produces miosis
contracts ciliary body and unblocks the trabeculae allowing fluid drainage
list muscarinic antagonists
atropine and scopolamine
action of atropine and scopolamine?
competitive antagonists of Ach at muscarinic receptors
used in cases of hyperactive cholinergic systems
reverse chemical toxicities
kinetics of atropine and scopolamine?
tertiary amines-cross membranes
sedation
CNS-movement disorders
motion sickness
signs of muscarinic antagonist toxicity?
hyperthemia-no sweating
red skin-vasodilatin
dry mouth
blurred vision
hallucinations
constipation
uses of muscarinic antagonists?
mydriasis and paralysis of accommodation
prevent or reverse bradycardia and salivation
decrease gut motility if spastic
bronchodilator
anti-motion sickness
CNS movement disorders
use of NMJ blockers?
muscle relaxation during surgery
where do ganglionic blockers work?
at all ganglia blocking both sym. and para. systems
what is the major use for ganglionic blockers?
short-term control of BP
list some ganglionic agonists
Ach, anti-cholinesterase,nicotine
list some ganglionic blockers
mecamylamine
trimethaphan
action and use of mecamylamine?
competitive antagonist of Ach
lowers BP
side effects of mecamylamine?
tremors, sedation, metal aberration
cycloplegia and mydriasis
hypotension
increased CO
blocked reflexive BP control
constipation
urinary retention
male sexual fx. depressed
foundation of BP control?
persistent sympathetic activity releasing NorEp and the alpha1 receptor
effect of ganglionic blocker on eye?
mydriasis and cycloplegia
effect of ganglionic blocker on HR?
tachycardia
effect of ganglionic blocker on ventricular contractility?
decrease CO
effect of ganglionic blocker on arterioles and veins?
vasodilation of arterioles
dilation, pooling, decreased return and CO of veins
effect of ganglionic blockers on the GI?
decreased tone, motility
effect of ganglionic blockers on the urinary bladder?
retention
effect of ganglionic blockers on salivary glands?
xerostomia- dry mouth, decrease secretion
effect of ganglionic blockers on sweat glands?
anhidrosis-no sweating
list the anticholinesterases?
neostigmine- useful duration
pyridostigmine- useful duration
edrophonium-short action
physostigmine-useful duration
echothiophate-long duration
which of the anticholinesterases have direct agonist action at the NMJ?
neostigmine
pyridostigmine
which amine of the anticholinesterases is tertiary and can enter the CNS?
physostigmine- antidote for atropine poisoning
name the organophosphate anticholinesterases
echothiphate and sarin-lipid soluble and go everywhere
uses of anticholinesterases?
glaucoma
reversal of NMJ blockade
myasthenia gravis
improve GI and airway fx.
cardiac arrhythmia reversal
toxicity of anticholinesterases?
mostly sarin-most potent synthetic toxic agent known
high lipid solubility, low weight and volatility
absorbed in cornea, lung and skin
signs of sarin toxicity
initial-miosis, pain,blurred vision,wheezing,tightness
severe- salivation,sweating,urination and defecation,cramps,nausea,twitching,cramping,increase HR,TPR,ataxia,slurred speech, loss of reflex, paralysis
treatment of anticholinesterase toxicity
atropine-against muscarinic activity
pralidoxime- cholinesterase reactivator
ventilation and airway, shock treatment and convulsion prevention
muscarinic and nicotinic locations in the CNS?
more muscarinic in brain
more nicotinic in spinal cord
affinity of nicotine in skeletal vs. neuronal receptors?
neuronal
mechanism of M1,3,5 receptors?
IP3 to increase Ca
mechanism of M2,4 receptors?
open K channels
inhibit adenylyl cyclase activity
mechanism of nicotinic receptors?
open Na/K channels
depolorization
how does the heart escape complete shut down from Ach action at M2 receptors?
purkinje fibers in the ventricles-no effect by PNS
what anticholinesterases act directly at the NMJ?
neostigmine
pyridostigmine
edrophonium
diagnostic of myasthenia gravis
reverse curare-competitive antagonist of Ach at NMJ
what causes arteriole dilation and sphincter relaxation at M2 receptors?
NO
what happens in toxicity of pilocarpine?
over accommodation- near vision