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This is the primary NT of PNS - released at ALL autonomic ganglia, at PNS nej, somatic nmj, and some SNS nej.

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ACh

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This is the primary NT of SNS - released at most SNS nej.

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NE/NA

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This NT is released from adrenal medulla in response to activation of SNS.

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Epi

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This is an important NT in CNS - released at several peripheral SNS fibers.

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DA

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These ANS NTs are found in enteric nervous system of GI tract, GU tract, airways, and some blood vessels - includes peptides, ATP, GABA, substance P, NO, serotonin.

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Nonadrenergic noncholinergic neurons (NANC)

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What effect does SNS have on the pupil?

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Alpha 1 receptor -> mydriasis

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What effect does PNS have on the pupil?

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Muscarinic receptor -> miosis

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What effect does SNS have on HR?

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Beta-1 receptor -> HR increases

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What effect does PNS have on HR?

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Muscarinic receptor -> HR decreases

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What effect does SNS have on arteries/veins?

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Alpha-1 receptor -> constriction

Beta-2 receptor -> dilation

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What effect does PNS have on arteries/veins?

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Muscarinic receptor -> dilation

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What effect does SNS have on smooth muscle?

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Beta-2 receptor -> decrease motility (smooth muscle relaxation; bronchioles in lung)

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What effect does PNS have on smooth muscle?

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Muscarinic receptor -> increases motility

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What effect does SNS have on gastric secretion?

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Beta receptor -> Inhibit gastric secretion

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What effect does PNS have on gastric secretion?

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Muscarinic receptor -> Stimulate gastric secretion

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What effect does SNS have on pancreas secretion?

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Alpha receptor -> Inhibit pancreas secretion

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What effect does PNS have on pancreas secretion?

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Muscarinic receptor -> Stimulate pancreas secretion

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What effect does SNS have on salivary secretion?

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Alpha-1, Beta receptor -> Inhibit salivary secretion

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What effect does PNS have on salivary secretion?

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Muscarinic receptor -> Stimulate salivary secretion

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What effect does SNS have on the liver?

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Alpha-1, Beta-2 receptors -> Glycogenolysis, Gluconeogenesis

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What effect does PNS have on the liver?

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Muscarinic receptor -> Glycogenesis

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These receptors are found at PNS nej, some SNS nej (sweat glands), CNS and autonomic ganglia.

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Muscarinic receptors

  • Found in body in greater #s than nicotinic receptors
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What are muscarinic receptors activated by?

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ACh + muscarine

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What results from stimulation of muscarinic receptors?

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Salivation

Lacrimation

Urination

Defacation

GI motility

Erection

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These receptors excite neurotransmission on autonomic ganglia and mediate muscle contraction on somatic nmj.
Nicotinic receptors
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What are nicotinic receptors activated by?
ACh + nicotine
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This type of receptor constricts vascular smooth muscle and blood vessels, increases basal metabolic rate, and is located at SNS nej effector (primarily smooth muscle).
Alpha-1 adrenergic receptor
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This type of receptor involves inhibition of NE release from nerve endings at presynaptic post ganglionic neuron (neg. feedback), and is located at some postsynaptic tissue and blood platelets.
Alpha-2 adrenergic receptor
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This type of receptor mediates cardiac stimulation (increases HR and contractility), is located on SNS effector (cardiac muscle, vascular smooth muscle, renal cells - increase renin release), and increases lipolysis.
Beta-1 adrenergic receptor
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This type of receptor mediates smooth muscle relaxation, is located on SNS effector (bronchioles in lung, uterine smooth muscle and vascular smooth muscle), and in liver/muscle increases glycogenolysis.
Beta-2 receptor
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This type of drug activates postsynaptic receptors.
Direct agonists
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This type of drug stimulates release of NT, inhibits reuptake of NT, or inhibits metabolism of NT.
Indirect agonist
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This type of drug blocks postsynaptic receptors.
Direct antagonists
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This type of drug inhibits synthesis of NT, prevents vesicular storage of NT, or inhibits release of NT.
Indirect antagonist
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What are choline esters and plant alkaloids?
Direct cholinergic agonists (bind + active cholinergic receptors)
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What are cholinesterase inhibitors?
Indirect cholinergic agonists (increase synaptic concentrations of ACh)
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What are the choline esters?
* ACh + Carbachol -\> activates nicotinic + muscarinic * Bethanechol + Methacholine -\> activates only muscarinic
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Which direct cholinergic agonist stimulates bladder w/o significant effects on HR or BP, and is used in tx of urinary retention post-op/post-partum?
Bethanechol (a choline ester)
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Which direct cholinergic agonist is used for chronic open-angle glaucoma and to produce miosis during opthalmic surgery?
Carbachol (a choline ester)
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What are the plant alkaloids?
* Muscarine (no current medical use) * Nicotine (smoking cessation) * Pilocarpine * Cevimeline
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Which direct cholinergic agonist has a higher affinity for muscarinic receptors and treats glaucoma by stimulating contraction of ciliary muscle fibers -\> increases aqueous humor outflow -\> decreases intraocular pressure?
Pilocarpine
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Which direct cholinergic agonist is used to treat dry mouth associated with Sjogren's syndrome?
Cevimeline
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What is Donepezil?
Reversible cholinesterase inhibitor (indirect cholinergic agonist) Tx of Alzheimer's
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What is Edrophonium?
Reversible cholinesterase inhibitor (indirect cholinergic agonist) Dx of Myasthenia gravis (very short DOA)
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What is Neostigmine?
Reversible cholinesterase inhibitor (indirect cholinergic agonist) Tx of Myasthenia gravis, antidote for skeletal muscle relaxants
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What is Physostigmine?
Reversible cholinesterase inhibitor (indirect cholinergic agonist) Tx overdoses of drugs w/ anticholinergic effects (i.e. atropine, TCAs)
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What is Pyridostigmine?
Reversible cholinesterase inhibitor (indirect cholinergic agonist) Tx of Myasthenia gravis
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What are the irreversible cholinesterase inhibitors (organophosphates)?
* Ecothiophate (tx of chronic refractory glaucoma) * Pesticides (palathion and malathion) * Soman (chemical warfare agent)
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What does organophosphate poisioning cause?
* All effects of muscarinic activation (SLUDGE, spasm, bronchoconstriction, decreased HR + CO) * Cholinergic activation in CNS -\> seizures, respiratory depression, coma * Excessive activation of nicotinic receptors -\> neuromuscular blockade + muscle paralysis
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What is the tx for organophosphate poisoning?
* Symptomatic - maintain VS * Decontamination * Antidotes - atropine to counteract ACh + pralidoxime (2-PAM) to regenerate cholinesterase
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What are atropine, scopolamine, and hyoscyamine?
Bella Donna Alkaloid muscarinic receptor antagonists
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What are ipratropium, tolterodine, oxybutynin, propantheline, dicyclomine, benzotropine?
Synthetic/Semi synthetic muscarinic receptor antagonists
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What ocular effect do Atropine, Tropicamide, and Scopolamine have?
Mydriasis, dry eyes (muscarinic receptor antagonist - inhibits lacrimal gland)
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What cardiac effect does Atropine have?
Increases HR + AV conduction (muscarinic receptor antagonist; tx for sinus bradycardia + AV block)
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What respiratory effect do Ipratropium and Titotropium have?
Increase bronchodilation (muscarinic receptor antagonist; tx for COPD, emphysema, bronchitis)
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What GI effects do Hyoscyamine, Donnatal, and Dicyclomine have?
Relax GI muscle, reduce intestinal motility, inhibit gastric acid secretion (muscarinic receptor antagonist; tx for intestinal spasms/pain)
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What urinary tract effects do Oxybutynin, Tolterodine, Darifenacin, and Solifenacin have?
Urinary retention (muscarinic receptor antagonistic; tx for dysuria + urinary incontinence)
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What CNS effects does the Scopolamine patch have?
Block cholinergic transmission from vestibular apparatus to vomiting center (muscarinic receptor antagonist; tx for motion sickness)
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What CNS effects does Benztropine and Trihexyphenidyl have?
Reduce tremor (muscarinic receptor antagonist; tx for Parkinsons), causes sedation, confusion, altered mental state
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What is Trimethaphan?
Ganglionic blocker (nicotinic receptor antagonist) * limited use due to adverse effects * used rarely for HT emergency
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What are curariforms (i.e. Atracurium, Pancuronium, and Vecuronium)?
Nondepolarizing neuromuscular blocking agents (nicotinic receptor antagonists) * Reversible by cholinesterase inhibitors
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What is succinylcholine?
Depolarizing neuromuscular blocking agent (nicotinic receptor antagonist) * Irreversible
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What do the catecholamines (epi, NE, isoproterenol, DA, dobutamine) act as?
Direct acting adrenergic agonists * Rapidly metabolized by MAO + COMT enzymes in gut, liver, other tissues (must be given parenterally)
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What do the non-catecholamines (albuterol, clonidine, phenylephrine, and terbutaline) act as?
Direct acting adrenergic agonists
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What do amphetamine, cocaine, and tyramine act as?
Indirect adrenergic agonists
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What is epinephrine?
adrenergic agonist direct catecholamine binds all adrenergic receptors vasoconstricts, increases BP (alpha1) cardiac stimulation (beta1) bronchodilation + skeletal muscle vasodilation (beta2) tx: anaphylactic shock and cardiac arrest
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What is norepinephrine?
adrenergic agonist direct catecholamine vasoconstricts, increases BP (alpha1) cardiac stimulation (beta1) tx: hypotension and shock
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What is isoproterenol?
adrenergic agonist direct catecholamine- not a specific beta agonist cardiac stimulation (beta1) bronchodilation (beta2) tx: asthma, AV block, bradycardia
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What is dopamine?
adrenergic agonist direct catecholamine precursor to NE and Epi renal vasodilation (delta1) increases BP (alpha1) cardiac stimulation (beta1) tx: cardiogenic shock, septic shock, heart failure, adjunct to fluid administration in hypovolemic shock
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What is dobutamine?
adrenergic agonist direct catecholamine highest affinity for beta1 less activity at alpha1 tx: cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, heart failure
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What is phenylephrine?
adrenergic agonist direct noncatecholamine vasoconstricts, increases BP, mydriasis (alpha1) tx: nasal decongestant, ocular decongestant, maintains BP during surgery
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What is albuterol?
adrenergic agonist direct noncatecholamine bronchodilation (beta2) tx: asthma
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What is clonidine?
adrenergic agonist direct noncatecholamine inhibits NE release from nerve terminal of postganglionic neuron (feedback inhibition- alpha2 antagonizes alpha1) tx: chronic HTN and can have CNS effects (sedation)
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What is terbutaline?
adrenergic agonist direct noncatecholamine bronchodilates and uterine relaxation (beta2) tx: asthma and premature labor (tocolytic- to suppress labor/anti-contractions)
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What is amphetamine?
adrenergic agonist indirect increases release of NE and DA from SNS neurons vasoconstricts, cardiac stim, and increases BP penetrates CNS-CNS stim (increases mood/alertness) but decreases appetite
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What is cocaine?
adrenergic agonist indirect local anesthetic stimulates SNS by blocking reuptake of NE and DA in the PNS and SNS- similar effects to amphetamine
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What is tyramine?
adrenergic agonist indirect normal byproduct of tyrosine metabolism in the body in fermented food (cheese, red wine, beer, salami, pepperoni) indirect sympathomimetic because it causes the release of stored catecholamines normally metabolized by MAO \*if we are taking an MAO inhibitor, avoid tyramine-containing foods
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What is pseuoephedrine?
adrenergic agonist mixed vasoconstricts (alpha1) increases the release of NE from SNS neurons tx: nasal decongestant
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What is phenoxybenzamine?
nonselective alpha adrenergic antagonist blocks alpha1 and alpha2 noncompetitive, irreversible tx: HTN episodes assoc with pheochromocytoma (tumor in adrenal medulla that secretes catecholamines)
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What is phentolamine?
nonselective alpha adrenergic antagonist blocks alpha1 and alpha2 competitive, reversible dx and tx: HTN episodes from pheochromacytoma tx: necrosis and ischemia from extravasations of Epi
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What is "azosin"?
selective alpa 1 adrenergic antagonist relax vasc smooth muscle and smooth muscle in bladder and prostate produce vasodilation and decrease bp tx: HTN and urinary retention due to BPH agents include: doxazosin, prazosin, terazosin, (tamsulosin and alfuzosin - only for BPH)
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What are propanolol, nadolol, and timolol ("olol")?
nonselective beta adrenergic antagonists blocks beta1 in the heart and beta2 in smooth muscle, liver, etc. beta1 blockade: decreases BP, CO, renin release, aqueous humor secretion beta2 blockade: bronchoconstriction, decreases glycogenolysis, masks signs of hypoglycemia tx: HTN, angina, arrythmias, MI, migraine, glaucoma
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What are atenolol and metoprolol ("olol")?
selective beta1 adrenergic antagonist primarily in cardiac tissue produce less bronchoconstriction and other beta2 receptor mediated effects tx: HTN, angina, MI
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What is carvedilol?
mixed alpha + beta adrenergic antagonist tx: HTN and CHF
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What is labetalol?
mixed alpha + beta adrenergic antagonist tx: HTN

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