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Adrenergic Agonists
Drug
Mechanism
Uses
Epinephrine
anaphylactic shock,
cardiac arrest,
reduces bleeding
during surgery
Norepinephrine
a1, a2, b1
Dopamine
B1, a1
Dobutamine
Oxymetazoline,
Phenylephrine
Albuterol,
Terbutaline,
Salmeterol
b1
a2
Ritodine
Amphetamine
b2
NE release
NE uptake
blocker
Ephedrine,
pseudoephedrine
a1, NE release
Metoprolol, Atenolol
b1
Propranolol
b1, b2
b1, b2 blocker,
partial agonist
b1, b2
Pindolol
Timolol
Adrenoreceptors
b2
Clonidine
Cocaine
Adrenergic Blockers
a1
hypotension, shock
cardiogenic and
septic shock, heart
failure
cardiogenic shock
nasal, ocular
decongestion
asthma
decreases
sympathetic outflow
from CNS hypertension
premature labor
narcolepsy, ADD
LA
nasal decongestion
hypertension,
angina
same as above
hypertension
hypertension, AMI
Doxazosin, Prazosin,
Terazosin,
a1
Tamsulosin
hypertension
Phentolamine
Lebetalol
hypertension
hypertension
a1, a2
a1, b1, b2
a1
vasoconstriction,
increase BP
pupil dilation
constrict urinary
bladder
a2
decrease NE release
and therefore
sympathetic outflow
b1
increase HR,
contractionf force,
AV conduction
renin secretion
b2
relaxation of
bronchiol smooth
muscle
Glycogenolysis
Uterus relaxation
Muscarinic Receptor
Agonists
**generally reduce
intraocular pressure
in glaucoma,
increase motility in
GI and urinary tracts
stimulates
peristalsis after
abdominal surgery
used in urinary
retention post op
patients with
Xerostomia to
increase salivary
secretions; treat
patients with
glaucoma
Bethanechol
Pilocarpine
Cholinesterase
Inhibitors
Cevimiline
M3 agonist
Endrophonium
rapid renal
binds reversibly
clearance, brief
to AChE
duration of action
Muscarinic Receptor
Antagonists
Tacrine, Donepzil
Physostigmine,
Neostigmine
carbamate
inhibitors
essentially, bind
to AChE and
hydrolyzed at
slow rate
(carbamylated
enzymes takes
hours to cleave)
Dicyclomine
Muscarinic
receptors
Glycopyrrolate
Muscarinic
receptors
Pirenzepine
Oxybutynin,
Tolterodine,
Darifenacin,
Solifenacin,
Trospium
Ipratropium,
Tiotriopium
Tropicamide
Benzotropine
Ganglionic Blockers
Trimethaphan
Sodium
nitroprusside
M1 receptors
relaxes intestinal
smooth muscle in
IBS
inhibit excessive
salivary and
respiratory tract
secretions
reduces gastic acid
secretion, blocks M1
on paracrine cells
more selective on
urinary bladder reduces the 4 major
symptoms of
overactive bladder
administered to
patients with
destructive lung
diseases
pupillary dilator
Parkinson's
blocks nicotinic
receptors at
block
autonomic ganglia
sympathetic and not at the NMJ
parasympatheti used in
c ganglia
hypertensive
emergencies over
ganglionic blockers
Ganglionic Agonists
Nicotine
Nicotine
activitates
nicotinic
receptors at
NMJ; activates P
and S ganglia
curare
Depolarizing
Neuromuscular
Blockers
Succinylcholine
causes persistent
receptor
Binds to and
stimulation;
actiavtes
Succinylcholine is
muscle nicotinic hydrolyzed primarily
receptors
by
butyrylcholinesteras
e in plasma
Prostaglandin PGF2a
increases outflow
through uveoscleral
pathway
Latanaprost,
Travoprost
B receptor agonist ;
Timolol, Levobunolol
Nicotinic Receptors
Agonists
Competitive
Neuromuscular
Blockers
a2 receptor
agonists;
alpraclonidine
Carbonic anhydrase
inhibitors;
dorzolamide,
brinzolamide
reduces AH
production
inhibit carbonic
anhydrase II in
ciliary body
epithelium
contraction of cilary
muscle, facilitates
outflow of AH
Muscarinic agonists;
Pilocarpine
Drugs used in
Asthma
Beta agonists
Epinephrine,
Salbutamol,
Salmeterol
agonist of B2
receptors on sm causes bronchiol sm
ms cells, raises ms to relax
cAMP levels
adenosine
antag, PDE
inhibitory, NE
release
m3 receptor
antagonist
Methylxanthines
Theophylline
Muscarinic antagonists
Ipratropium
Leukotriene receptor
antagonists
Zafirlukast,
montelukast
antagonist of
LD4 receptor
Release Inhibitors
Cromolyn,
Nedocromil
hyperpolarize
cells and
not bronchodilators
prevent release
Prednisone,
Beclomethasone
reduce number
of inflammatory
not bronchodilator
cells and
mediators
Acetazolamide
Works at the
PCT - Inhibits
carbonic
anhydrase
prevent HCO3formation and
more HCO3excreted
Furosemide,
Bumetanide
Work at LoH;
Inhibits luminal
co-transport of
Na, K, Cl;
therefore these
all get secreted
Drug must be in
lumen to work; It is
useful if one has
hyperkalemia
Corticosteroids
Bronchodilator
Diuretic Drugs
Carbonic Anhydrase
Inhibitors
Loop Diuretics
Thiazide Diuretics
K+ sparing Diuretics
Osmotic Diuretics
Works at DCT;
Reduces reabs
Hydrochlorothiazide, of Na, Cl; more
Indapamide
Na, K, H and Cl
lost, HCO3
retained
Works at DCT;
reduces Na-K, H
exchange at
Spironolactone,
DCT; leads to
Amiloride
increased Na
loss, K and H
retention
Mannitol
PCT, DLoH;
prevent water
reabs at these
two locations,
ADH antagonists
leading to
used in chronic
increased water
SIADH
secretion; ADH
antagonists
prevent cAMP
formation
Antihypertensives
Diuretics
Beta Blockers
ACE inhibitors
Spironolactone is an
aldosterone
competitive
antagonist
reduces Na/H2O
reabs at DCT,
Hydrochlorothiazide,
reduce plasma
indapamide,
volume, reduce
chlorthalidone
venous return,
reduce CO (BP)
Blocks B1,
increasing TP;
block B1 which
Metoprolol, Atenolol
effects B1
(Look for "lol" in
receptors in
suffix)Preferably not
heart and reninB2 involvement
secreting cells,
therefore you
get lower renin
Captopril, Enalapril, prevent the
Ramipril, Perindopril formation of
(look for the "pril"
angiotensin II,
suffix"
lowering BP
ARBs (angiotensin
receptor antagonists)
irreversibly bind
to AT1 receptors
Losartan, Valsartan,
(subtype of ANG about as good as
Olmesartan (end
II receptors)
ACEi
with "sartan" suffix)
reducing effects
of ANG II
Calcium Antagonists
Amlodipine,
vascular smooth
Nifedipine,
muscle, cause it
Diltiazem, Verapamil to relax
Direct Vasodilators
Hydralazine,
Minoxidil
a2 agonists
Clonidine,
Methyldopa
Aliskiren
Inhibits renin,
lowering BP
Decreasing Preload
Diuretics, nitrates
Reduce CO;
Diuretics reduce
volume, venous
mainly reduce the
return; nitrates
symptoms
increase
capacitance,
reduce VR
Decreasing Afterload
ACEi, ARBs
decrease ANG II
effect lowering
ACEi, ARBs,
TPR and BP;
Hydralazine, Nitrates
Hydralazine and
Nitrates are
vasodilators
Digoxin inhibits
Na-K exchange,
this increases
intracellular Na,
Digoxin, Milrinone, B
increasing NaIncreasing Contractility agonist - cardiac
Ca exhange,
glycosides
increasing
intracellular Ca,
increasing
contractility
digoxin causes
slower
depolarization,
faster
repolarization, can
cause arrythmias
B agonists
Phosphodiesterase
Inhibitors (PDE)
Epi, NE,
B agonsists
significant inotropic
response for a short
term
Dobutamine
activates
several
adrenergic
receptors,
releasing NE
from
sympathetic
nerves
Milrinone
Inhibit cAMP
phosphodiestera
se, the enzyme
that activates
cAMP;
Drugs to treat
Regional Ischemia
B Blockers
Calcium Channel
Blockers (CCB)
Reduces HR,
Meotoprolol, Atenolol
contractility,
("Prefix is LOL)
afterload,
Verapamil,
Diltiazem, 'pines
Block Ca
channels (sinus
node, AV node,
myocardium,
peripheral
vessels
Reduce HR,
afterload (BP), have
a negative inotropic
effect (contractility)
Clinical
a1 blockers decrease BP
a1 agonists increase BP
a1 agonists dilate pupils
a blockers used to treat
urinary retention
Side Effects
a2 agonists decrease
sympathetic outflow,
good to treat
hypertension
b1 agonists help treat
heart failure; b1 antags
can treat hypertension,
tachycardia; selectibe b1
can help treat asthma
patients
b blockers decrease renin
formation and ultimately
decrease BP
b2 agonists used to treat
asthma
b blockers can prevent
breakdown of glycogen
b2 agonists can treat
uterie hypermotility to
prevent premature labor
urinary retention,
constipation, blurred
vision, no sweating, toxic
psychosis
best one
must be inhaled or
systemic to get to site of
action
steroid sparing
steroid sparing
END WITH
KAST!
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pines have a higher
smooth muscle affinity for smooth muscle
constipation and urinary
than for cardiac muscle
retention