Monoamines Flashcards
The 3 catecholamines…
Dopamine
Epinephrine
Norepinephrine
Sequential synthesis of Catecholamines….
- Tyrosine Hydroxylation
- L-DOPA Decarboxylation
- Dopamine Hydroxylation
- Norepinephrine Methylation
What enzyme is the rate limiting step in Catecholamine synthesis…
Tyrosine Hydroxylase
Enzyme that changes L-DOPA to Dopamine…
AADC
Aromatic Amino Acid Decarboxylase
Dopamine to Norepinephrine by the enzyme…
D Beta H
Dopamine Beta Hydroxylase
Norepinephrine to Epinephrine by the enzyme…
PNMT
Phenylethanolamine N-Methyl transferase
Dopamine is metabolized by COMT, leaving the metabolite……
3-MT
Dopamine metabolized by MOA-A/b leaves metabolite…
DOPAC
Norepinephrine metabolized by COMT leaves what metabolite?
Normetanephrine
Epinephrine metabolized by COMT leaves what metabolite?
Metanephrine
Norepinephrine and Epinephrine metabolized my MAO-A leaves what metabolite?
DPHG
Which receptors are located in the Smooth muscle?
Alpha 1
What is alpha 1 g protein subtype?
Gq
What is the function of alpha 1 receptor?
Vasoconstriction (circulatory homeostasis)
Alpha 2 receptors are located where?
Nerve terminals
Alpha 2 protein subtype?
Gi
Beta adrenergic Receptors are what type G protien suybtype?
Gs
Which receptor types are in the heart?
B1
Which adreneric receptors do SABAS and LABAS act on?
B2
Where are Beta 2 receptors located?
Lungs and Uterine Tissue
Beta 3 receptors are located where?
Bladder
Metyrosine
Demser
-TH inhibitor (Inhibits the catecholamine synthesis
Physiological effect of Metyrosine (Demser)?
Decreases Blood Pressure, it TREATS HYPERtension
Reserpine
Serapalan, Serpasil
-VMAT inhibitor
Physiological effect of Reserpine (Serapalan)?
Decreases blood pressure (and sedation),
TREATS HYPERTENSION
Droxidopa
Northera
Amino Acid analog metabolized by AADC to NE
-Monoamine Analog or Prodrug
Physiological effect of Droxidopa (Northera)?
Increases Blood Pressure
TREATS HYPOOOOTENSION
Amphetamine/Dextroamphetamine
Adderall XR
Stimulates the release of Monoamines from central adrenergic receptors
Methylphenidate
Ritalin
Block dopamine reuptake
Methylphenidates are better in comparison to Amphetamines how?
- They are more noticeable on mental function
- They have less anorexia and physical dependence
- They exhibit less cardiovascular side effects than amphetamines
Is Adderall short or long acting?
Short
Is Vyvanse short or long acting?
Long
Is Adderall XR short or long acting?
Long
Is Ritalin short or long acting?
Short
Ritalin-LA long or short acting?
Long