Adrenoceptor Agonists/Antagonists Flashcards
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what amino acid are catecholamines derived from
tyrosine
what is the order of epinephrine formation from tyrosine
tyrosine –> dopa –> dopamine –> norepinephrine –> epinephrine
what catecholamine is secreted by the adrenal medulla
epinephrine
What is the role of MAO and COMT
metabolism of catecholamines
where is COMT absent
intraneuronal
what is the MOA of cocaine
neuronal reuptake inhibitor (of NE and E)
what is the MOA of reserpine (no longer used clinically)
vesicular reuptake inhibitor
where is MAO-A located
adrenergic neurons, intestine, liver, kidney, and placenta
where is MAO-B located
dopaminergic neurons, brain, platelets, and liver
what is the MOA of clorgyline and moclobemide
MAO-A inhibitors
What is the most widely used MAO-B inhibitor and what is it used to treat
selegiline; Parkinson’s Disease
what is the role of alpha2 adrenergic receptor
inhibits further release of NE from presynaptic adrenergic neurons
what receptor does clonidine target
alpha 2
what receptor does terbutaline target
beta 2
what receptor does phenylephrine target
alpha 1
what receptor does dobutamine target
beta 1
what receptor does oxymetazoline target
alpha 1 and 2 (non-specific)
what receptor does isoproterenol target
nonspecific beta 1 and 2
what receptor does epinephrine target
all! alpha 1, 2 and beta 1, 2
what receptor does norepinephrine target
all except beta 2 (alpha 1, 2, and beta 1)
what is the MOA of amphetamines and tyramine
release/displace NE from vesicles of sympathetic nerve varicosities
what are some of the effects of phenylephrine
mydriasis, increased TPR, increased DBP, increased afterload, increased venous return and increased preload, increased glycogenolysis, and decreased renin release
what drug results in reflex bradycardia and why
phenylephrine; HR is decreased to compensate for the increase in peripheral vascular resistance and BP
What is the MOA of clonidine
alpha 2 selective agonist: decrease sympathetic outflow and suppress NE release