| Term 
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        | CI of tyrosine hydroxylase; depletes catecholamines everywhere (sedation/depression, crystalluria, GI) 
 use: pheochromocytoma
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | convert to a-methyl NE. false NT. acts in CNS only. decrease sympathetic nerve activity.
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | prevents NE release from terminal. obsolete. |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | blocks vesicular pump (VMAT) in monoamine neurons, decreases stored NE. affects peripheral resistance and CNS. 
 use: HTN
 
 contra: depression (can cause severe)
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | inhibits Uptake I in presynaptic neurons (enhancing sympathetic). local anesthetic. |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | NE indirect sympathomimetic |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | alpha and b1 receptors agonist. |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | alpha and beta receptors agonist. 
 use: acute anaphylaxis or cardiac arrest. w/ local anesthetics.
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | alpha 1 receptors agonist. 
 use: nasal decongestants, w/ local anesthetic, maint of BP, treat of PAT, eye drops, mydriatic.
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        | Term 
 
        | ephedrine, pseudoephedrine |  | Definition 
 
        | alpha and beta receptors agonist.  CNS activity. 
 se: nasal decongestants, w/ local anesthetic, maint of BP, treat of PAT, eye drops, mydriatic. also CNS effects.
 
 indirect sympathomimetic of NE.
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | alpha 2 receptor agonist.  acts in CNS, decreases sympathetic activity to heart and BVs. 
 prob: sedation, dry mouth
 
 also: glaucoma, analogs decrease secretion of intraocular fluid
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | beta 2 receptor agonist. bronchodilates. relaxes uterus for premature labor. 
 use: rescue therapy for asthma.
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | long acting beta 2 receptor agonist. bronchodilator, NOT suitable for rescue therapy. |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | dopamine (D1) receptor agonist.  dilates BV in kidney. 
 use: SHOCK (maybe CHF)
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | vasocontrict (innervated) pupillary dilation
 ejaculation
 inhibition of micturation
 GI inhibition
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | vasoconstriction (uninnervated) prejunctional inhibition of NE release
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | cardiac stimulation (innervated) secretion of renin
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | cardiac stimulation (uninnervated, minor) bronchodilation
 uterine relaxation
 vasodilation (uninnervated)
 glycogenolysis (liver)
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | decreased BP increased HR (reflex)
 nasal congestion
 decreased ejaculation
 sedation/depression
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | competitive alpha blocker epi reversal
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | irreversible alpha blocker 
 use: pheochromocytoma
 problem: excessive cardiac stimulation, more than just baro reflex
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | alpha 1 selective antagonist. decrease TPR and reduce sympathetically-mediated SM stimulation.
 
 use: hypertension, CHF, BPH
 
 problem: first dose phenom = hypotension/syncope
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | angina cardiac arrythmia
 hypertension
 post MI
 CHF?
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | beta blocker. competitive antagonist at beta adrenergic receptors.  MSA 
 uses: HTN, angina, arrythmia, MI
 
 problem: first pass effect
 
 comp: cardiac depression, bronchoconstriction, hypoglycemia (masked), CNS sedation. t1/2=3-4 hours
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | 2nd gen beta blocker.  selective antagonist at b1 receptors.  cardioselectivity. 
 use: HTN, angina, cardiac arrythmia, post MI, CHF.  MSA
 
 problem: t1/2=3-4 hours
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | beta blocker. cardioselectivity.
 renal clearance (as opposed to hepatic)
 t1/2=6-9 hours
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | beta blocker. Intrinsic Sympathomimetic Activity.  partial agonist at all beta adrenergic receptors.
 
 advantages: less cardiac depression, less bronchoconstriction, reduces peripheral resistance
 
 compared to propanolol, doesn't reduce resting HR.  both prevent exercised induced increase.
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | ultra short acting. t1/2=5-10 minutes, enzymatic clearance.
 infused to reduce cathecholamine induced cardiac stimulation in surgery.
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | first beta blocker shown to reduce mortality in CHF (excessive catecholamine stimulation of heart accelerates failure long term) |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | destroys presynaptic proteins involved in ACh release |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | activates muscarinic ACh receptors on target tissues (parasymp and sweat glands). G protein mediated.
 
 symptoms: bradycardia, nausea cramps vomit, bronchconstriction, SALIVATION, SWEATING, hypotension b/c of uninnervated muscarinic receptors in BV.
 
 No CNS activity.
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | stimulates muscarinic receptors. 
 use: treatment of open angle glaucoma, relief of dry mouth due to hypofunction of glands
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | synthetic ACh analog 
 GI stimulation or treatment of urinary retention.
 
 highly charged, rapid clearance.
 
 totally insensitive to AChE because of structure
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | synthetic ACh analog 
 provocative test for hyperreactive airways.
 
 highly charged, rapid clearance.
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | muscarinic receptor antagonist. glands: decreased secretions
 eye: mydriasis, cycloplegia
 CV: increased HR (no change in BP)
 Resp: block vagal bronchoconstriction
 bladder: decreased tone and constricted sphincter
 GI: decreased motility and tone
 CNS: block muscarinic receptors
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | more lipid soluble. anti-muscarinic, more CNS effects.
 
 use: motion sickness (transdermal)
 prob: dry mouth, blurred vision, sedation
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | anti-muscarinic. charged so poor absorption, little systemic effect. 
 use: treatment of asthma and COPD
 prob: few, toxic doses cause hypotension (ganglionic blockade) and muscle weakness (neuromuscular blockade)
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | anti-muscarinic w/ no selectivity in prodrug form. 
 use: overactive bladder
 problems: lower incidence than other anti-muscarinic (but dry mouth, constipation)
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | nicotinic receptor agonist, ion channels with Na and K permeability. 
 all autonomic ganglia, NMJ, sensory nerve endings, CNS
 
 CNS: stimulation, vomiting, ADH
 CV: mostly stimulates SNS
 GI, glands: PSNS stimuation, then BLOCK
 NMJ: depolarizing blockade
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | nicotinic partial agonist, acts in CNS. produces low release of dopamine at reward centers (reducing withdrawal)
 blocks binding of nicotine (and positive reinforcement)
 t1/2=24 hours, excreted unchanged in urine.
 adverse: NAUSEA, headache, abnormal dreams
 FDA warning: mood changes?
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        | Term 
 
        | hexamethonium, mecamylamine |  | Definition 
 
        | ganglionic nicotinic receptor antagonist. paralysis of entire autonomic nervous system.
 uses (limited): HTN, dissecting AA, autonomic hyperreflexia
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        | Term 
 
        | predominant tone and effect of blockage |  | Definition 
 
        | aterioles, SNS, hypotension sweat glands, SNS, decreased perspiration
 heart rate, PSNS, tachycardia
 eye, PSNS, mydriasis, cycloplegia
 gut, PSNS, decreased tone/motility
 bladder, PSNS, urinary retention
 salivary glands, PSNS, dry mouth
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | competitive inhibitor of acetylcholinesterase use: test for MG, some alzheimer's benefit
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | cholinesterase substrate inhibitor slower rxn (hydrolysis than ACh)
 use: paralytic ileus or bladder, glaucoma, alzheimer's, MG
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        |  | 
        
        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | cholinesterase substrate inhbitor slower rxn (hydrolysis) than ACh
 charged, low bioavailability, high GI effect
 
 use: paralytic ileus or bladder, glaucoma, alzheimer's, MG
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | organophosphate irreversible cholinesterase substrate inhibitor
 use: glaucoma.
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | organophosphate irreversible cholinesterase inhibitor |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | insecticide, organophosphate cholinesterase inhibitor |  | 
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        | Term 
 | Definition 
 
        | reacts with irreversibly bound phosphate, reactivating AChE |  | 
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