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Synthesis of NT in Adrenergic nerve terminal

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  1. tyrpsine is actively transported into nerve endings
  2. is converted into DOPA by tyrosine hydroxyls (Rate-limiting step)
  3. DOPA is converted to dopamine by DOPA decarboxylase
  4. DA is metabolized to NE via Dopamine beta decarboxylase
  5. NE is taken up & stored in granules; NE not stored in granules is called the mobile pool–this can be inactivated by MAO

During depolarization, Ca2+ enters the presynaptic terminal via the voltage-dependent Ca channels–>degranulation of storage vesicles–>NE released via exocytosis into synaptic junction

Actions:

  1. NE can activate pre junctional receptors = alpha 2 receptors (feedback regulation system–>inhibition of further release)
  2. can activate postsynaptic receptors (alpha 1 & beta 1-3 receptors)
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Termination of NE action

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  1. mainly by reuptake (via NET= NE transporter)

2. Diffusion away from receptor site with eventual metal by catechol-o-methyl transferase (COMT) in plasma or liver

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MAO inhibitors

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increase the pre junctional levels of NE

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Displacers

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indirect acting sympathomimetics displace the stored NE

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uptake inhibitors

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indirect actinv sympathomimetics inhibit the uptake into nerve cell–>increases post junctional levels/actions of NE

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alpha 2 receptor

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pre-synaptic autoreceptor

coupled to G2–>inhibition of adenyl cyclase–>decrease cAMP

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D1 receptors

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activates adenyl cyclase–>increases cAMP

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alpha 1 receptors

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coupled to Gq–>stimulates PLC–>activates IP3 & DAG pathway

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beta receptors

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coupled to Gs–>activation of adenyl cyclase–>increased cAMP

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Things that affect PVR

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alpha 1: vasoconstriction–>increase TPR–>Increase BP

beta 2: vasodilation–>decrease TPR–>decrease diastolic BP

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alpha 1 receptor locations & actions

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  1. most vascular smooth muscle–>vasoconstriction–> Increase TPR & Increase BP
  2. Pupillary dilator muscle–>contraction–>dilates pupil
  3. Prostate (ductus deferens & seminal vesicles)–> contraction–>ejaculation
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alpha 2 receptor locations & actions

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  1. postsynaptic CNS adrenoceptors–>probably multiple
  2. presynaptic nerve terminals–>inhibition of NT release–> decrease sympathetic outflow
  3. some vascular smooth muscle (nasal mucosa)–> nasal decongestion
  4. fat cells–> inhibition of lipolysis
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beta 1 receptor locations & actions

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  1. heart–> increase F & rate of contraction

2. juxtaglomerular cells–> increase renin release

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beta 2 receptor locations & actions

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  1. bronchial relaxation–>bronchodilation
  2. uterine relaxation
  3. vascular bed in skeletal muscle

vasodilation–>decrease TPR

  1. skeletal muscle–>promotes K uptake
  2. human liver–>activates glycogenolysis
  3. increase pancreas insulin secretion
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beta 3 receptor locations & actions

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Fat cells–>activates lipolysis

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D1 receptor locations & actions

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dilates renal bv

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D2 receptor locations & actions

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nerve endings–> modulates NT release

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Indirect agonist types:

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  1. act via displacement of stored catecholamines from adrenergic nerve ending
    ex) amphetamine & tyramine
  2. act via inhibition of repute of catecholamines already released
    ex) cocaine & TCAs

some drugs may have direct & indirect actions

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Indirect acting adrenergic agonists

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  1. tyramine
  2. amphetamine
  3. ephedrine*
  4. metaraminol*
    1-4 increase release of NE
  5. cocaine (blocks reuptake
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Nonspecific Adrenergic Agonists

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  1. NE: a1=a2, B1»B2
  2. Epi: a1=a2=b1=b2
  3. Dopamine: D1=D2>B1»a
  4. Ephedrine: a1=a2=b1=b2
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a1=a2=b1=b2

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Epi & Ephedrine

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alpha 1 agonists

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  1. phenylephrine
  2. methoxamine
  3. metaraminol
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alpha 2 agonists

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clonidine

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non-specific beta agonists

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isoproterenol; B1=B2

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beta 1 agonists
dobutamine
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beta 2 agonists
1. terbutaline* 2. albuterol* 3. metaproterenol 4. ritodrine*
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NE
non-specific adrenergic agonist: a1=a2; B1>>B2
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Fendolopam
D1 agonist
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Adrenergic effect on BV a1 --> B2-->
a1--> increases arterial resistance b2-->promote sm relaxation-->decrease arterial resistance skin & splanchnic vessels have predominantly alpha receptors & constrict in the presence of Epi & NE
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Adrenergic effect on Heart
1. direct effects via B1 receptors-->increased Ca influx into cardiac cells = Pacemaker activity increased (+ chronotropic effect) 2. conduction velocity in AV node increased 3. intrinsic contractility is increased (+ inotropic effect)
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Beta & alpha receptors in pancreatic islets
b receptors-->increase insulin secretion | alpha2 receptors-->decrease insulin secretion
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Effect of Insulin
1. Increased glycogen synthesis: insulin forces storage of glucose in liver (and muscle) cells in the form of glycogen; 2. lowered levels of insulin cause liver cells to convert glycogen to glucose and excrete it into the blood.
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+ inotropic effect
intrinsic contractility increased
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+ chronotropic effect
pacemaker activity increased
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Phenylephrine effect on BP
alpha 1-->increase TPR --> Increase BP also decreases venous capacitance this leads to a dose-dependent rise in BP
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Stimulation of B1 receptors in heart
increase CO & BP
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Affect of stimulation of b2 receptors on BP
decrease peripheral resistance via vasodilation in certain vascular beds
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Isoproterenol effect on CO & BP
increase CO; decrease peripheral resistance by activating B2 receptors lowers BP via B2; raises HR via B1
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Phenylephrine effect on BP & HR
raises BP (via alpha 1 receptors) but not HR bc no effect on beta receptors
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Epi effect on BP & HR
increases BP & HR
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antimuscarinics vs alpha 1 effect on eye
alpha 1-->only mydriasis, no cycloplegia | antimuscarinics-->cycloplegia
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increased alertness, reduced fatigue, anorexia, euphoria, insomnia
effect of non-catecholamines (i.e. amphetamines) on CNS in very high doses: aggressiveness, marked anxiety, convulsions catecholamines don't enter CNS
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effect of stimulating receptors located on radial pupillary dilator muscle of iris
alpha receptors; stimulation-->mydriasis (dilation)
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phenylephrine use
used as mydriatic for retinoscopy
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epinephrine use in glaucoma
non-selective agonist used to increase the outflow of aqueous humor via uveocleral veins (obsolete) in treating glaucoma
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apraclonidine use
alpha 2 selective agonist used to decrease aqueous secretion in the treatment of glaucoma
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brimonidine use
alpha 2 selective agonist used to decrease aqueous secretion in the treatment of glaucoma
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timolol
beta antagonist used to treat glaucoma: decrease the production of aqueous humor (affects beta receptors in ciliary body)
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beta 2 receptor stimulation in bronchial smooth muscle: | effect & use
bronchodilation; used to treat bronchial asthma
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Adrenergic affects on Respiratory tract
1. decongestant action of adrenoreceptor stimulants (via alpha receptors) 2. B2-->bronchodilation of bronchial sm
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Adrenergic affects on GU tract
1. B2 receptors in uterus-->relaxation; used in premature labor 2. alpha1A receptors in bladder base, urethral sphincter & prostate mediate contraction-->promotes urinary continence 3. B2 receptors in bladder wall-->relaxation 4. alpha receptor activation in ductus deferens, seminal vesicles & prostate -->ejaculation
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Epi
1. very potent vasoconstrictor & cardiac stimulant 2. increase in systolic BP due to positive inotropic (Increase FOC) and chronotropic (Increase HR) effects via B1 3. effect on skeletal m bv
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low-dose epi which receptors predominate
beta 1, 2
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high-dose epi which receptors predominate
alpha 1, 2, b1 no beta 2
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EPI affect on skeletal m bv
activates B2 receptors-->dilation-->decrease TPR-->decrease diastolic BP contributes to increased blood flow during exercise
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NE
1. more alpha action than beta 2. relatively little action on b2 3. increase TPR & BP (systolic & diastolic) via alpha 1 4. compensatory baroreflex activation-->overcomes direct positive chronotropic (increase HR) effects of NE 5. positive inotropic (increase FOC or contractility) effects on heart via B1
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Isoproterenol
1. very potent beta receptor agonist; little effect on alpha 2. + chronotropic & inotropic actions 3. potent vasodilator (bc activates beta receptors almost exclusively)-->increase in CO assoc w fall in diastolic & MAP
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Dopamine
1. activates D1 receptors in several vascular beds--> vasodilation 2.
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Dobutamine
relatively B1 selective synthetic catecholamine
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low doses of dopamine (2-5mcg)
acts primarily on dopaminergic receptors--> increased renal, coronary & cerebral blood flow
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infusion rate of dopamine above 5mcg
stimulates beta receptors and increases release of NE--> increase in cardiac contractility
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high doses of dopamine (infusion rate between 10-20mcg)
begins to act on alpha receptors-->vasoconstriction
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amphetamine
indirect acting CNS stimulant; peripheral actions mediated through release of catecholamines Sx: stimulant effect on mood
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methamphetamine
very similar to amphetamine with a higher ration of central to peripheral action
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dextroampheramine aka
adderall
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methylphenidate aka
ritalin
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ephedrine MOA & use
found in various plants i.e. ma huang; mild stimulant in CNS; MOA= displaces NE from storage vesicles in presynaptic neurons
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pseudoephedrine
aka sudafed; narrows bv-->decreases swelling & congestion
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phenylephrine
relatively pure alpha agonist | used as nasal decongestant & mydriatic
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xylometazoline & oxymetazoline
direct acting alpha agonists used as topical decongestants bc promote constriction of nasal mucosa
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Clonidine 1. receptor type 2. use 3. side effects 4. warnings/special uses
1. alpha 2 selective agonist 2. used in HTN, diabetic diarrhea, narcotic addicts & to treat benzodiazepam withdrawals 3. postural hypotension, dry mouth, sedation, rebound hypertension 4. don't stop treatment abruptly bc withdrawal & rebound hypertension
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methyldopa 1. receptor type 2. use 3. side effects 4. warnings/special uses
1. alpha 2 selective agonis 2. used in HTN, diabetic diarrhea, narcotic addicts & to treat benzodiazepam withdrawals; DOC IN PREGNANCY 3. postural hypotension, dry mouth, sedation, rebound hypertension 4. DOC in pregnancy
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apraclonidine
clonidine derivative used in glaucoma
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bromonidine
clonidine derivative used in glaucoma
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tyramine
normal byproduct of tyrosine metabolism in the body; has similar effect to NE; found in high concentrations in fermented foods i.e. cheese & smoked/aged fish when given parenterally-->indirect sympathomimetic action bc of release of stored catecholamines Clinical: greatly intensified in patients treated with MAOI--> marked increase in BP, so patients on MAOI should be careful eating tyramine-containing foods i.e. smoked/pickled fish & cheese
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example of physical antagonism
activated charcoal-->adsorbs
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example of chemical antagonism
antacids
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bronchospasm, mucous membrane congestion, angioedema & severe hypotension
anaphylaxis | Tx: IM epinephrine .3-.5mg; supplemented by glucocorticoids & antihistamines
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anaphylaxis is mediated by
Type 1 immune reaction; IgE-mediated reaction
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Tx of acute hypotension
usually of short duration while giving IV fluids NE, Phenylephrine when vasoconstriction is desired
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massive MI can lead to
cardiogenic shock and acute HF; positive inotropic agents (-->increase FOC) used to avoid this: dopamine or dobutamine
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drugs used in emergency management of complete heart block & cardiac arrest
isoproterenol & epi
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drugs used to avoid cariogenic shock & acute HF following massive MI
dopamine or dobutamine
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modafinil use
new amphetamine substitute used to treat narcolepsy
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albuterol uses
beta 2 agonist used to treat bronchial asthma, premature labor & threatened abortion
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salmeterol use
beta 2 agonist used to treat bronchial asthma
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phenylephrine use
used for fundus exam
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clonidine use
moderate to severe hypertension
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epinephrine use
to prolong duration of local anesthetics (i.e. lidocaine) & reduce systemic toxicity
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alpha 1 receptor agonist effects on BP & HR
i.e. phenylephrine, methoxamine increase BP decrease HR
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alpha 2 receptor agonist use
ie clonidine, alpha-methyl dopa | decrease BP, used as anti-hypertensives
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beta 1 & beta 2 agonist use
increase HR, SV, CO ie isoproterenol, dobutamine (b1>b2)
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beta 2 agonist use
decrease TPR, bronchodilation | ie salmeterol, albuterol, terbutaline
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Dobutamine
beta 1 stimulator
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alpha 1 effect in the prostate
contraction of the ductus deferens & seminal vesicles (resulting in ejaculation)
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alpha 2 affect on fat cells
inhibition of lipolysis
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alpha 2 affect on some vascular smooth muscle cells in the nasal mucosa
nasal decongestion
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beta 2 affect on skeleton muscle
promotes K+ uptake
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beta 2 affect on the human liver
activates glycogenolysis | increases pancreas insulin secretion
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D1 affect on smooth muscle
dilates renal blood vessels
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D2 affect on nerve endings
modulates NT release
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alpha 1 increases PVR by affecting arterial or venous resistance
ARTERIAL (it increases arterial resistance!!!)
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beta 2 affects PVR by?
promotes smooth muscle relaxation--> decreases arterial resistance
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beta 1 affects the heart BY
increasing calcium influx into cardiac cells
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the skin & splanchnic vessels are predominantly _____ receptors and _____ in the presence of NE & E
1. alpha 1 receptors | 2. constrict
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NE acts best on
alpha 1 = alpha 2 = beta 1; VERY LITTLE effect on beta 2!
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_____ receptors result in increased insulin secretion
beta receptors
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______ receptors result in decreased insulin secretion
alpha 2
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phenylephrine's effect on BP
phenylephrine = alpha 1 --> increases TPR--> increase BP it also DECREASES venous capacitance this leads to a dose-dependent rise in BP
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stimulation of beta 1 receptors in the heart-->
increases HR & CO--> increases BP
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stimulation of beta 2 receptors in the heart-->
decreased peripheral resistance (via vasodilation in certain vascular beds)
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a nonselective agonist like isoproterenol will--->
1. increase in CO (by activating beta 1 receptors) but also | 2. decreases peripheral resistance by activating beta 2 receptors
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phenylephrine use
mydriatic for retinoscopy
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epinephrine use
glaucoma bc increases outflow of aqueous humor via uveocleral veins (obsolete) remember mystics also increase outflow (i.e. pilocarpine, physostigmine, carbechol)
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alpha 2 selective agonist examples and uses in treating glaucoma
1. apraclonidine & brimonidine | 2. decrease aqueous secretion
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beta antagonists ie timolol use in treating glaucoma
decrease the production of aqueous humor (affects bet ain ciliary)
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useful in premature labor
beta 2 receptors in uterus mediate relaxation
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receptors stimulated to promote urinary continence
1. alpha 1a: located in bladder base, urethral sphincter & prostate 2. beta 1 receptors in the bladder wall also mediate relaxation
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receptor in the bladder wall that mediates relaxation and is use??
1. beta 2 | 2. used to promote urinary continence
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stimulation of _____ receptor stimulates renin secretion
beta 1
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what will happen to systolic & diastolic BP with epinephrine use
1. systolic BP increases: vasoconstriction from alpha 1 stimulation 2. diastolic BP may decrease: beta 2 receptors in skeletal muscles--> dilation of vessels remember #2 promotes blood flow to muscles during exercise
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High dose of epinepherine
NO beta 2 just alpha 1= alpha 2 = beta 1 -->high dose Epi = NE
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low dose epinephrine
beta 1 & beta 2 & alpha 1 & alpha 2; so low dose epinephrine = same beta effects as isoproterenol
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how does dopamine affect BP
D1 in vascular beds--> vasodilation
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Does methamphetamine has a higher ratio of central or peripheral actions
central
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low doses of dopamine (2-5 mug)
act primarily on dopaminergic receptors-->increased renal, coronary and cerebral blood flow
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doses of dopamine above 5mcg/min
dopamine stimulates beta receptors and increases release of NE--> increase cardiac contractility
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doses of dopamine between 10-20mcg/min
dopamine acts at alpha receptors-->vasoconstriction

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