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What is the primary mechanism of action of adrenergic agonists?

  • Mimicking the action of endogenous catecholamines (correct)
  • Blocking α1, α2, β1, β2, and β3 receptors
  • Decreasing heart rate
  • Increasing insulin secretion
  • Which of the following is an effect of α1 receptor stimulation by adrenergic agonists?

  • Vasodilation
  • Relaxation of smooth muscle
  • Vasoconstriction (correct)
  • Increased insulin secretion
  • What is the primary use of Salbutamol?

  • Treating opioid withdrawal
  • Treating heart failure
  • Treating asthma and COPD (correct)
  • Treating hypertension
  • What is the effect of β2 receptor stimulation by adrenergic agonists?

    <p>Relaxation of smooth muscle, bronchodilation, and vasodilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary use of Clonidine?

    <p>Treating hypertension, ADHD, and opioid withdrawal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism of action of adrenergic antagonists?

    <p>Blocking α1, α2, β1, β2, and β3 receptors</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Adrenergic Agonists

    • Definition: Adrenergic agonists are drugs that stimulate the activity of the sympathetic nervous system by binding to adrenergic receptors.
    • Mechanism of Action: They mimic the action of endogenous catecholamines (e.g., norepinephrine, epinephrine) by binding to α1, α2, β1, β2, and β3 receptors.
    • Effects:
      • α1 receptor stimulation: vasoconstriction, increased blood pressure
      • α2 receptor stimulation: decreased insulin secretion, increased glucagon secretion
      • β1 receptor stimulation: increased heart rate, contractility, and automaticity
      • β2 receptor stimulation: relaxation of smooth muscle, bronchodilation, and vasodilation
      • β3 receptor stimulation: lipolysis
    • Examples:
      • Phenylephrine (α1 agonist): used to treat hypotension, nasal congestion, and priapism
      • Clonidine (α2 agonist): used to treat hypertension, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and opioid withdrawal
      • Dobutamine (β1 agonist): used to treat heart failure and cardiogenic shock
      • Salbutamol (β2 agonist): used to treat asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and bronchitis

    Adrenergic Antagonists

    • Definition: Adrenergic antagonists are drugs that block the activity of the sympathetic nervous system by binding to adrenergic receptors.
    • Mechanism of Action: They counteract the effects of endogenous catecholamines by blocking α1, α2, β1, β2, and β3 receptors.
    • Effects:
      • α1 receptor blockade: vasodilation, decreased blood pressure
      • α2 receptor blockade: increased insulin secretion, decreased glucagon secretion
      • β1 receptor blockade: decreased heart rate, contractility, and automaticity
      • β2 receptor blockade: bronchospasm, increased smooth muscle tone
      • β3 receptor blockade: decreased lipolysis
    • Examples:
      • Prazosin (α1 antagonist): used to treat hypertension, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
      • Yohimbine (α2 antagonist): used to treat erectile dysfunction and xerostomia
      • Metoprolol (β1 antagonist): used to treat hypertension, angina pectoris, and heart failure
      • Propranolol (non-selective β antagonist): used to treat hypertension, angina pectoris, and anxiety disorders

    Adrenergic Agonists

    • Adrenergic agonists stimulate the sympathetic nervous system by binding to adrenergic receptors.
    • They mimic the action of endogenous catecholamines (e.g., norepinephrine, epinephrine) by binding to α1, α2, β1, β2, and β3 receptors.

    Effects of Adrenergic Agonists

    • α1 receptor stimulation: vasoconstriction, increased blood pressure
    • α2 receptor stimulation: decreased insulin secretion, increased glucagon secretion
    • β1 receptor stimulation: increased heart rate, contractility, and automaticity
    • β2 receptor stimulation: relaxation of smooth muscle, bronchodilation, and vasodilation
    • β3 receptor stimulation: lipolysis

    Examples of Adrenergic Agonists

    • Phenylephrine (α1 agonist): used to treat hypotension, nasal congestion, and priapism
    • Clonidine (α2 agonist): used to treat hypertension, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and opioid withdrawal
    • Dobutamine (β1 agonist): used to treat heart failure and cardiogenic shock
    • Salbutamol (β2 agonist): used to treat asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and bronchitis

    Adrenergic Antagonists

    • Adrenergic antagonists block the activity of the sympathetic nervous system by binding to adrenergic receptors.
    • They counteract the effects of endogenous catecholamines by blocking α1, α2, β1, β2, and β3 receptors.

    Effects of Adrenergic Antagonists

    • α1 receptor blockade: vasodilation, decreased blood pressure
    • α2 receptor blockade: increased insulin secretion, decreased glucagon secretion
    • β1 receptor blockade: decreased heart rate, contractility, and automaticity
    • β2 receptor blockade: bronchospasm, increased smooth muscle tone
    • β3 receptor blockade: decreased lipolysis

    Examples of Adrenergic Antagonists

    • Prazosin (α1 antagonist): used to treat hypertension, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
    • Yohimbine (α2 antagonist): used to treat erectile dysfunction and xerostomia
    • Metoprolol (β1 antagonist): used to treat hypertension, angina pectoris, and heart failure
    • Propranolol (non-selective β antagonist): used to treat hypertension, angina pectoris, and anxiety disorders

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