The document discusses the autonomic nervous system and pharmacology of its sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions. It describes the pre- and post-ganglionic fibers, neurotransmitters, and receptors involved. Catecholamines, adrenergic receptors, and drugs that target the sympathetic system like agonists, antagonists, and their effects are summarized. Parasympathetic muscarinic and nicotinic receptors, cholinergic drugs like direct and indirect agonists, and anticholinergic drugs are also outlined.
7. Most drugs interact
with more than one
receptor type!
But usually they have
more affinity to one
specific type of
receptor.
8. α1 Agonists
Some of the important effects of α1 agonists:
- Mydriasis
- Raising blood pressure
- Piloerection
- Contraction of bladder sphincters
- Contraction of the spleen capsule
9. α1 Agonists
Phenylephrine
- Treat hypotensive states
- Mainly stimulates α1 receptors
Norepinephrine
- Treatment of shock
- Great capacity in stimulating both α1 and β1 receptors
Epinephrine
- Support blood pressure during anaphylaxis
These agents are sometimes used
with local anesthetics
10. α1 Antagonists
Some of the important effects of α1 antagonists:
- Negates de responses of the α1 receptor
- Reduces the blood pressure
Some of the α1 antagonist agents:
- Phentolamine
- Phenoxybenzamine
- Prazosin
11. α1 Antagonists
Phentolamine
- Competitive, short-acting
- Help diagnose pheochromocytoma
- Side effects:
- Cardiac stimulation
- Abdominal cramping (chronic use)
- Ulcer exacerbation (chronic use)
- Diarrhea (chronic use)
Phenoxybenzamine
- Non-competitive, long-acting
- Managment of pheochromocytoma
Prazosin
- Treatment of hypertention
- Treatment of congestive heart failure
- Side effects:
- “Prazosin syncope”
12. α2 Agonists
Some of the uses of α2 agonists:
- Antihypertensive
- Sedative
- Treatment of opiate dependence
- Treatment of alcohol withdrawal symptoms
Clonidine is used as a treatment for:
- High blood pressure
- Attention-deficits / Hyperactivity
- Anxiety disorders
- Migraine
- Menopausal flushing
- Diarrhea
- Side effects:
- Hypotension
- Dry mouth
14. β Agonists
Isoproterenol
- Stimulates both β1 and β2 receptors
- Bronchioles are relaxed (β2)
- Gravid uterus is relaxed (β2)
- Increased contractiity and heart rate (β1)
Dobutamine
- Stimulates selectively β1 receptors
- Increased contractiity and heart rate
15. β Antagonists
Propranolol
- Inhibits both β1 and β2 receptors
- Reduces heart rate, contractility and blood pressure
- Increases bronchiolar tone
- Side effects:
- Hearth failure
- Reduced AV conduction
- Worsened COPD
Metoprolol
- Inhibits selectively β1 receptors
16. Acetylcholine Receptors
• Acetylcholine Postganglionic neurotransmitter in the PNS
Preganglionic neurostranmitter for both SNS and PNS
• Cholinergic receptor Muscarinic receptor (M)
Nicotinic receptor (N)
17. Muscarinic receptors location
• Tissues innervated by postganglionic parasympathetic
neurons
• Presynaptic noradrenergic and cholinergic nerve terminals
• Non-innervated sites in vascular endothelium
• Central nervous system
18. Muscarinic receptors subtypes
• There are 5 subtypes of muscarinic receptors: M1, M2, M3,
M4, and M5
• They mediate their effects through:
• G proteins coupled to -
• Phospholipase C (M1,3,5),
• Potassium channels (M2,4)
19. Nicotinic receptor location
• Sympathetic and parasympathetic ganglia
• Adrenal medulla
• Neuromuscular junction of the skeletal muscle
• Central nervous system
20. Nicotinic receptor subtypes
• There are two subtypes of nicotinic receptors NM and NN
Nicotinic receptor Action
NM Mediates skelital muscle stimutalion
NN Mediates stimulation of the ganglia of the ANS
22. Direct-acting muscarinic agonists
The direct-acting agents include:
• Achetylcoline and choline derivates
(longer duration and more selective)
• Pilocarpine
24. Nicotinic Agonists
• Nicotin is the most commonly encountered nicotinic agonist
• Stimulates both symphatetic and parasympathetic ANS.
• 1 mg: blood pressure by 10 mmHg and heart rate 15bpm
peripheral vascular resistance, cardiac output, heart work
High doses: Bradycardia, hypotension, nausea tremors and
convulsions
25. Direct acting cholinergic drugs
Bethanechol is used in:
• Urinaty retention ( not obstructed )
• Xerostomia ( Sjogren’s syndrome, traumatic or
radiation injury )
• Gastroparesis
• Impaired gastric absorption
Side effects:
• Hypotension and bradycardia
• Myocardial ischemia ( high doses )
26. Direct acting cholinergic drugs
Pilocarpine used in:
• Xerostomia ( more commonly than bethanechol)
• Open-angle glaucoma.
Side effects:
• Sweating
• Asthma worsening
• Nausea
• Hypotension
• Bradycardia
• Hiccups