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1
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rate limiting enyzme for catecholamine synthesis and the sole inhibitor of it

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tyrosine hydroxylase; alpha- methyltyrosine

2
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MOA of the inhibitors of catecholamine storage (ICS)

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short term increase in catecholamine but long term depletion of available pool of catecholamines

3
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Inhibitor of Catecholamine Storage used for hypertension (3)

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Reserpine, guanethidine, guanadrel

4
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Inhibitor of Catecholamine Storage used for ADHD and narcolepsy

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amphetamine (narcoleptics) , methylphenidate

5
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Inhibitor of Catecholamine Storage used for allergic rhinitis and Nasal Congestion

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Pseudoephedrine

6
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ADR : GI hemorrhage, thrombocytopenia, dream anxiety disorder impotence and psychotic depression

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Reserpine

7
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ADR: kidney disease , apnea , orthostatic hypotention fluid retention, dizzines , blurred vision, impotence

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Guanethidine , guanadrel

8
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ADR: hypertension, tachyarrhythmia, Gilles de la Tourettes syndrome, seizure psychotic disorder w/ prolonged use

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Amphetamine, Methylphenidate

9
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ADR: A-fib, Ventricular Premature Beats, MI, insomnia, tachyarrhythmia, hypertension

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Pseudoephedrine

10
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Irreversibly inhibits VMAT but rarely used because of its association with psychotic depression

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Reserpine

11
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Displaces norepinephrine from the storage vesicles. and can lead to reduced Cardiac Output

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Guanethidine, Guanadrel

12
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Displace endogenous catecholamines and also weakyl inhibit MAO and block reuptake at NET and DAT, dependence is possible

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Amphetamine, Methylphenidate

13
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Inhibitors of Catecholamine Reuptake and at what receptor

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Cocaine, Imipramine, and Amitriptyline@NET

14
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INhibitors of MAO

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PICTureS of BoMBs

  • Phenelzine
  • Iproniazid
  • clorgyline
  • Tranylcypromine
  • Selegine
  • Befloxatone
  • Moclobemide
  • Brofaromine
15
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Alpha1-adrenergic agonists (4) and Mechanism

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  • Phenylephrine, Oxymetazoline, Tetrahydrazoline, Methoxamine (MethPhenOxyTet)
  • Activates central Alpha1-adrenergic auto receptors to Increase peripheral resistance
16
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Indicated for Opthalmic hyperemia and Nasal Congestion

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Phenylephrine (can use in hypotension), Oxymetazoline, Tetrahydrazoline

17
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ADR bradycardia, ventricular ectopic beat

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methoxamine

18
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ADR: cardiac arrythmia + hypertension. rebound nasal condition

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Phenylephrine, Oxymetazoline, Tetrahydrazoline

19
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Alpha-2 adrenergic antagonists (5) and their MOA

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  • Clonidine, Dexmedetomidine, Guanabenz, Guanfacine, Methyldopa
  • Activate central alpha2-adrenergic auto receptors to inhibit sympathetic outflow from CNS
20
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sedation of surgical and ICU pts

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dexmedetomidine

21
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used for Opioid withdrawl or cancer pain

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Clonidine

22
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ADR: hepatotoxicity, autoimmune hemolytic anemia

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methyldopa

23
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ADR : bradycardia and heart failure (4)

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Clonidine, Dexmedetomidine, Guanabenz, Guanafacine

24
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Used for Hypertenion assoc. with opioid withdrawl

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Clonidine

25
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DRUG OF CHOICE for hypertension during pregnancy

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Methyldopa

26
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Beta-adrenergic agonists

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  • Metaproterenol, Isoproterenol, Salmeterol, Terbutaline, Albuterol, Dobutamine
  • (Mista D)
27
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Alpha-adrenergic antagonists MOA

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block alpha 1 and 2 causing vasodilation, decreased BP and decreased peripheral resistance.

28
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Use for Pheochromocytoma-associated hypertension and sweating and Pre-Operative Management of Pheochromocytoma

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  • Phenoxybenzamine and Phentolamine
29
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Use for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

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  • Osins!

- Prazosin, Terazosin, Doxazosin, and Tamsulosin

30
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First Dose of these is generally prescribed in small quantities at bedtime due to potential severe postural hypotension

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  • Zosins!

- Prazosin, Terazosin, Doxazosin

31
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Use for Organic and Psychogenic Impotence

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  • Yohimbine
32
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Adverse Effects Include Bronchospasm, nervousness, tremor, increased blood pressure, and increased insulin release.

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  • Yohimbine
33
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Alpha1-receptor Antagonist that has more specificity toward smooth muscle in genitourinary tract

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  • Tamsulosin
34
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Beta-Adrenergic Antagonists and Major Use

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  • “Olol” Drugs

- Hypertension and Angina

35
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Beta Antagonist Used for Glaucoma

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  • Timolol
36
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Beta and Alpha1 Antagonists

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  • Labetalol and Carvedilol
37
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Partial Agonists Among Beta Antagonists

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  • Pindolol and Acebutolol
38
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Partial Agonist at Beta 1 and 2 receptors preferred in hypertensive patients who have bradycardia or decreased cardiac reserve

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  • Pindolol
39
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Used for Emergency Beta Blockade, as in Thyroid Storm because of short half life

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  • Esmolol
40
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Extremely lipophilic; CNS concentration is high enough that sedation and decreased libido may result

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  • Propanolol
41
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Beta1 Selective Antagonists

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  • Esmolol, Metoprolol, Atenolol