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15 Cards in this Set
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a-metirosine |
Inhibits tyrosine hydroxylase (converts tyrosine to levoDOPA)
Used to treat phaeochromocytoma |
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Carbidopa |
Inhibits DOPA decarboxylase (levoDOPA to dopamine)
Used to treat Parkinson's disease |
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Bensirazide |
Inhibits DOPA decarboxylase (levoDOPA to dopamine)
Used to treat Parkinson's disease
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NA reuptake into varicosity |
NET = norepinephrine transporter |
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NA reuptake into organ |
EMT = extraneuronal monoamine transporter |
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Metabolism of NA in varicosity |
MAO = monoamine oxidase |
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Metabolism of NA in organ |
Catechol-O-methyltransferase |
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Isocarboxazid |
Irreversible MAO inhibitor
Antidepressant |
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Tranylcypromine |
Irreversible MAO inhibitor
Antidepressant |
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Phenelzine |
Irreversible MAO inhibitor
Antidepressant |
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Moclobemide |
Reversible MAO inhibitor
Antidepressant |
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Ephedrine |
Displacing agent of NA
Reverse hypotension Decongestants |
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Pseudoephidrine |
Displacing agent of NA
Nasal decongestant |
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Methyldopa |
Uptake into synapse Converted to methylNA False transmitter, sympatholytic
Anti hypertensive |
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Guanethidine |
Ganglion blocker Depletes NA
Treat hypertensive emergency |
