Neuroscience Week 5: Adrenergic Phys 2 Flashcards
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Adrenergic Receptors second messenger, targets and effects


α1 agonist example
Phenylephrine
α2 agonist example
Clonidine
Adrenergic receptor type and organ system effects


α2 agonist mechanism
agonist at α2 receptor decrease excitation-secretion coupling causes even less release of Norepinephrine

Question 1

Phenylephrine Nasal Spray

Clonidine historical use
Systemic hypertension

α antagonist examples
- Phentolamine
- Prazosin

Phentolamine Receptor target
non-selective α1/α2
Phentolamine uses
Some use in control of hypertension
Prazosin Receptor target
α1 antagonist
Prazosin Uses

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia description

Question 2

D.

BPH AKA
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Treatment of BPH
Prazosin

β Receptor Drug Agonists examples
‘enol’
‘erol’

β Receptor Drug Antagonists examples
‘olol’

β Agonists to know
- Isoproterenol
- Albuterol

Isoproterenol receptor target
non-selective β1/β2
Albuterol Receptor target
some β2 selectivity
non-selective β agonists effects
↑HR
↓relax smooth muscle
Question 3

E.

β receptor agonist side effects in asthma therapy
3 listed
- CV effects
- Tremor
- Hypokalemia




















