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What is the reason for catecholamine-containing solutions to turn pink or brown over time?
What is the primary reason noncatecholamines have longer half-lives compared to catecholamines?
Which adrenergic agonist is highly selective, acting at B2 receptors only?
What is the main adverse effect of alpha-1 receptor activation?
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Which receptor activation is associated with reduction of sympathetic outflow to the heart and blood vessels?
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What effect does overstimulation of B1 receptors have on the heart?
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What is the therapeutic application of B2 receptor activation in the uterus?
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What is the adverse effect of B2 receptor activation in diabetics?
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What is the primary effect of dopamine receptor activation in the kidneys?
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Which receptor activation stimulates the heart rate due to beta-1 activation?
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What is the primary effect of B1 receptor activation?
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Why are noncatecholamines considerably less polar than catecholamines?
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Which type of adrenergic agonist works by promoting norepinephrine release, blocking norepinephrine reuptake, and inhibiting norepinephrine inactivation?
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Why are adrenergic agonists often referred to as sympathomimetics?
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Which enzyme is responsible for the metabolism of catecholamines?
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What prevents catecholamines from crossing the blood-brain barrier?
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Which of the following is a structural component common to all catecholamines?
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What is the main difference between catecholamines and noncatecholamines in terms of their oral use?
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What is the mechanism of action of direct adrenergic agonists?
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Why are noncatecholamines suitable for oral use compared to catecholamines?
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What is the significance of the amine component in catecholamines?
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How do indirect adrenergic agonists exert their effects?
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What distinguishes the two classes of adrenergic agonists, catecholamines and noncatecholamines?
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What is meant by a catechol group in catecholamines?
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Study Notes
Catecholamine-Containing Solutions
- Catecholamine-containing solutions turn pink or brown over time due to oxidation.
Half-Lives of Adrenergic Agonists
- Noncatecholamines have longer half-lives compared to catecholamines because they are less susceptible to enzyme degradation.
Adrenergic Agonists
- Salbutamol is a highly selective adrenergic agonist, acting at β2 receptors only.
- α1 receptor activation is associated with vasoconstriction.
- β2 receptor activation in the uterus is used for therapeutic application, such as tocolysis.
- β2 receptor activation in diabetics can cause hypokalemia.
- Dopamine receptor activation in the kidneys increases renal blood flow and Na+ excretion.
- β1 receptor activation stimulates heart rate.
- β1 receptor activation increases contractility and heart rate.
- Noncatecholamines are less polar than catecholamines due to the absence of a catechol group.
Mechanism of Action
- Indirect adrenergic agonists, such as amphetamines, work by promoting norepinephrine release, blocking norepinephrine reuptake, and inhibiting norepinephrine inactivation.
- Direct adrenergic agonists, such as salbutamol, act directly on adrenergic receptors.
Characteristics of Catecholamines
- Catecholamines are unable to cross the blood-brain barrier due to their high polarity.
- Catecholamines are metabolized by the enzyme catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT).
- The catechol group (3,4-dihydroxyphenyl) is a structural component common to all catecholamines.
- Catecholamines are not suitable for oral use due to their susceptibility to enzyme degradation.
- The amine component in catecholamines is responsible for their biological activity.
Differences between Catecholamines and Noncatecholamines
- The main difference between catecholamines and noncatecholamines is the presence of a catechol group, which affects their polarity and susceptibility to enzyme degradation.
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Test your knowledge about adrenergic agonists and their mechanisms of action. Explore the effects of direct and indirect activation of adrenergic receptors by drugs like dopamine, epinephrine, isoproterenol, and ephedrine.
