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What is the primary role of endotheliin-1 in the human body?
What is the primary role of endotheliin-1 in the human body?
- It functions as a vasoconstrictor, raising blood pressure. (correct)
- It enhances endothelial repair processes.
- It reduces vascular smooth muscle proliferation.
- It acts as a vasodilator to increase blood flow.
Which condition is NOT typically associated with increased production of endotheliin-1?
Which condition is NOT typically associated with increased production of endotheliin-1?
- Primary pulmonary hypertension
- Coronary artery disease
- Diabetes mellitus (correct)
- Cardiac hypertrophy
Which receptor subtype is primarily associated with the actions of endotheliin-1?
Which receptor subtype is primarily associated with the actions of endotheliin-1?
- ETB receptors
- ETA receptors (correct)
- EDAR receptors
- ETC receptors
What is one of the most notable effects of activating ETA receptors?
What is one of the most notable effects of activating ETA receptors?
What is the primary tissue where serotonin (5-HT) is stored?
What is the primary tissue where serotonin (5-HT) is stored?
Which of the following is a potential therapeutic use of a third generation oral B2-receptor antagonist?
Which of the following is a potential therapeutic use of a third generation oral B2-receptor antagonist?
Which receptor is primarily involved in the role of serotonin related to anxiety and cognitive function?
Which receptor is primarily involved in the role of serotonin related to anxiety and cognitive function?
What condition is NOT typically treated with endotheliin antagonists?
What condition is NOT typically treated with endotheliin antagonists?
Which of the following statements about endotheliin is true?
Which of the following statements about endotheliin is true?
What is the mechanism of action for the 5-HT2C receptor?
What is the mechanism of action for the 5-HT2C receptor?
Which pharmacological effect is primarily associated with the activation of the 5-HT3 receptor?
Which pharmacological effect is primarily associated with the activation of the 5-HT3 receptor?
In which scenario would you expect an increased level of endotheliin-1 production?
In which scenario would you expect an increased level of endotheliin-1 production?
Which of the following statements about 5-HT1B receptors is true?
Which of the following statements about 5-HT1B receptors is true?
Which of the following is a known pharmacological action of serotonin acting on 5-HT2A receptors?
Which of the following is a known pharmacological action of serotonin acting on 5-HT2A receptors?
What role does the 5-HT4 receptor play in the body?
What role does the 5-HT4 receptor play in the body?
Which receptor type is involved in decreasing cAMP levels?
Which receptor type is involved in decreasing cAMP levels?
Which of the following accurately describes the primary therapeutic use of triptans?
Which of the following accurately describes the primary therapeutic use of triptans?
What is the most likely timeframe for the therapeutic effects of anxiety medications to appear?
What is the most likely timeframe for the therapeutic effects of anxiety medications to appear?
Which of the following statements about Bossentan and Ambrisentan is true?
Which of the following statements about Bossentan and Ambrisentan is true?
What risk is associated with the 5-HT1B receptor activity of triptans?
What risk is associated with the 5-HT1B receptor activity of triptans?
What effect do 5-HT1D receptor activations have in triptans?
What effect do 5-HT1D receptor activations have in triptans?
What role does ATP play in the context of purines as mediators?
What role does ATP play in the context of purines as mediators?
What is one of the main functions of adenosine as a drug?
What is one of the main functions of adenosine as a drug?
Which of the following drugs is a specific 5-HT4 agonist used to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation?
Which of the following drugs is a specific 5-HT4 agonist used to treat irritable bowel syndrome with constipation?
Which of the following best describes the action of nucleosides and nucleotides in the extracellular environment?
Which of the following best describes the action of nucleosides and nucleotides in the extracellular environment?
What is the primary mechanism of action for triptans in relieving migraine pain?
What is the primary mechanism of action for triptans in relieving migraine pain?
What common misconception might people have about the effectiveness of triptans?
What common misconception might people have about the effectiveness of triptans?
Which of the following statements about ATP conversion is accurate?
Which of the following statements about ATP conversion is accurate?
How is Ambrisentan characterized in terms of receptor selectivity?
How is Ambrisentan characterized in terms of receptor selectivity?
Which receptor types does cyproheptadine block?
Which receptor types does cyproheptadine block?
What is the immediate effect of administering adenosine to a patient?
What is the immediate effect of administering adenosine to a patient?
What distinguishes the action mechanism of ambrisentan from that of other similar drugs?
What distinguishes the action mechanism of ambrisentan from that of other similar drugs?
What is the primary use of selective antagonists at bradykinin B2 receptors?
What is the primary use of selective antagonists at bradykinin B2 receptors?
Which receptor types do atypical antipsychotics primarily block to exert their effects?
Which receptor types do atypical antipsychotics primarily block to exert their effects?
What role do kinins play in the body?
What role do kinins play in the body?
What is a characteristic of Ondansetron?
What is a characteristic of Ondansetron?
What mechanism do kinins utilize to affect blood vessels?
What mechanism do kinins utilize to affect blood vessels?
Which agent is considered a second-generation decapeptide acting on bradykinin receptors?
Which agent is considered a second-generation decapeptide acting on bradykinin receptors?
How do selective 5-HT3 receptor blockers function in the gastrointestinal tract?
How do selective 5-HT3 receptor blockers function in the gastrointestinal tract?
What effect does the activation of B2 receptors have on capillaries?
What effect does the activation of B2 receptors have on capillaries?
Bossentan is a selective ETBB blocker.
Bossentan is a selective ETBB blocker.
Ambrisentan is approved for the treatment of pulmonary hypertennsion.
Ambrisentan is approved for the treatment of pulmonary hypertennsion.
Adenosine is a long-acting purine A receptor antagonist.
Adenosine is a long-acting purine A receptor antagonist.
ATP is released through exocytosis or cell necrosis.
ATP is released through exocytosis or cell necrosis.
Nucleotides, like ADP and ATP, act primarily on steroid receptors.
Nucleotides, like ADP and ATP, act primarily on steroid receptors.
Released ATP is slowly converted to adenosine.
Released ATP is slowly converted to adenosine.
The three purines act on four main families of purine receptors.
The three purines act on four main families of purine receptors.
Adenosine is given orally to convert supraventricular tachycardia to sinus rhythm.
Adenosine is given orally to convert supraventricular tachycardia to sinus rhythm.
Serotonin (5-HT) is stored mainly in the enterochromaffin tissue of the GIT and the brain.
Serotonin (5-HT) is stored mainly in the enterochromaffin tissue of the GIT and the brain.
5-HT1A receptors are activated to enhance cognitive function and anxiety regulation.
5-HT1A receptors are activated to enhance cognitive function and anxiety regulation.
5-HT3 receptors are primarily involved in nociception and appetite regulation.
5-HT3 receptors are primarily involved in nociception and appetite regulation.
5-HT4 receptors increase gastrointestinal motility and secretions.
5-HT4 receptors increase gastrointestinal motility and secretions.
5-HT2B receptors are linked primarily to smooth muscle contraction and vasodilation.
5-HT2B receptors are linked primarily to smooth muscle contraction and vasodilation.
Serotonin is converted from the amino acid tyrosine and predominately affects the cardiovascular system.
Serotonin is converted from the amino acid tyrosine and predominately affects the cardiovascular system.
5-HT2A receptors contribute to platelet aggregation.
5-HT2A receptors contribute to platelet aggregation.
Tripans primarily treat chronic headaches.
Tripans primarily treat chronic headaches.
Buspirone acts as an antagonist at the 5-HT1A receptor.
Buspirone acts as an antagonist at the 5-HT1A receptor.
The therapeutic effect of medications for anxiety disorders may take up to 2 weeks to appear.
The therapeutic effect of medications for anxiety disorders may take up to 2 weeks to appear.
Activation of 5-HT1D receptors promotes inflammation in the meninges.
Activation of 5-HT1D receptors promotes inflammation in the meninges.
Coronary spasms can occur as a side effect of 5-HT1B receptor activity.
Coronary spasms can occur as a side effect of 5-HT1B receptor activity.
Sumatriptan is an example of a 5-HT4 agonist.
Sumatriptan is an example of a 5-HT4 agonist.
Tegaserod is used to decrease gastrointestinal motility.
Tegaserod is used to decrease gastrointestinal motility.
Cyproheptadine blocks 5-HTT2 receptors among others.
Cyproheptadine blocks 5-HTT2 receptors among others.
Patients with ischemic heart disease can safely use triptans.
Patients with ischemic heart disease can safely use triptans.
Kininogen is formed from amino acid peptides by the effect of kallikrein enzyme.
Kininogen is formed from amino acid peptides by the effect of kallikrein enzyme.
Selective antagonists at bradykinin B1 receptors are used primarily to increase capillary permeability.
Selective antagonists at bradykinin B1 receptors are used primarily to increase capillary permeability.
Olanzapine is a typical antipsychotic that blocks dopamine D2 receptors.
Olanzapine is a typical antipsychotic that blocks dopamine D2 receptors.
Granisetron and ondansetron are used to treat nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy.
Granisetron and ondansetron are used to treat nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy.
Bradykinin acts solely as a vasoconstrictor in the human body.
Bradykinin acts solely as a vasoconstrictor in the human body.
Activation of B2 receptors in kinins results in smooth muscle contraction.
Activation of B2 receptors in kinins results in smooth muscle contraction.
Atyical antipsychotics are known for their ability to block both 5-HT2A and D2 receptors to improve negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
Atyical antipsychotics are known for their ability to block both 5-HT2A and D2 receptors to improve negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
Icatibant is a first-generation decapeptide that acts as a selective agonist at bradykinin B2 receptors.
Icatibant is a first-generation decapeptide that acts as a selective agonist at bradykinin B2 receptors.
Endothelin-1 is known as one of the weakest vasoconstrictors produced by the endothelium.
Endothelin-1 is known as one of the weakest vasoconstrictors produced by the endothelium.
Endothelin acts on a single subtype of receptors, specifically the ET-TA receptors.
Endothelin acts on a single subtype of receptors, specifically the ET-TA receptors.
Most of the effects of ET-1 are mediated through ETA receptors present in vascular smooth muscle and other tissues.
Most of the effects of ET-1 are mediated through ETA receptors present in vascular smooth muscle and other tissues.
Increased production of endothelin-1 is associated with a limited range of cardiovascular diseases.
Increased production of endothelin-1 is associated with a limited range of cardiovascular diseases.
Endothelin antagonists are primarily used to treat acute hereditary angioedema.
Endothelin antagonists are primarily used to treat acute hereditary angioedema.
Vascular smooth muscle proliferation is one effect caused by the activation of ET-1 receptors.
Vascular smooth muscle proliferation is one effect caused by the activation of ET-1 receptors.
The third generation of orally active B2-receptor antagonists is no longer under study.
The third generation of orally active B2-receptor antagonists is no longer under study.
Primary pulmonary hypertension is one condition linked with increased endothelin-1 production.
Primary pulmonary hypertension is one condition linked with increased endothelin-1 production.
What is the primary therapeutic use of triptans?
What is the primary therapeutic use of triptans?
What is the role of 5-HT1D receptors when activated by triptans?
What is the role of 5-HT1D receptors when activated by triptans?
Why are triptans contraindicated in patients with ischemic heart disease?
Why are triptans contraindicated in patients with ischemic heart disease?
How does tegaserod function in gastrointestinal treatment?
How does tegaserod function in gastrointestinal treatment?
What activity do 5-HT1B agonists induce in the cerebral vasculature?
What activity do 5-HT1B agonists induce in the cerebral vasculature?
What are the consequences of serotonergic drugs acting as agonists on the 5-HT2A receptor?
What are the consequences of serotonergic drugs acting as agonists on the 5-HT2A receptor?
What receptors does cyproheptadine block?
What receptors does cyproheptadine block?
How do interactions with the CYP450 system affect serotonin's pharmacological actions?
How do interactions with the CYP450 system affect serotonin's pharmacological actions?
Which receptors are primarily involved in the nociceptive effects of serotonin?
Which receptors are primarily involved in the nociceptive effects of serotonin?
What is the expected timeframe for therapeutic effects of anxiety medications to appear?
What is the expected timeframe for therapeutic effects of anxiety medications to appear?
What percentage of patients typically report relief from migraine pain within 2 hours of triptan use?
What percentage of patients typically report relief from migraine pain within 2 hours of triptan use?
What is the role of 5-HT4 receptors in the gastrointestinal system?
What is the role of 5-HT4 receptors in the gastrointestinal system?
Explain how 5-HT1A receptor activation can influence anxiety and cognitive processes.
Explain how 5-HT1A receptor activation can influence anxiety and cognitive processes.
What pharmacological effect is primarily observed with the antagonism of 5-HT2C receptors?
What pharmacological effect is primarily observed with the antagonism of 5-HT2C receptors?
What physiological effects are associated with the activation of ET-1 through ETA receptors?
What physiological effects are associated with the activation of ET-1 through ETA receptors?
Describe the physiological roles of serotonin in both the central nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract.
Describe the physiological roles of serotonin in both the central nervous system and the gastrointestinal tract.
How does the distribution of serotonin in the body impact its functions?
How does the distribution of serotonin in the body impact its functions?
Identify one condition where endotheliin-1 production is significantly increased.
Identify one condition where endotheliin-1 production is significantly increased.
What are the receptor subtypes that endotheliins act upon, and what is their primary impact?
What are the receptor subtypes that endotheliins act upon, and what is their primary impact?
How does the selectivity of ambrisentan differ from that of bosentan?
How does the selectivity of ambrisentan differ from that of bosentan?
What is the significance of the third generation of orally active B2-receptor antagonists?
What is the significance of the third generation of orally active B2-receptor antagonists?
What are the primary roles of adenosine in pharmacology as mentioned in the content?
What are the primary roles of adenosine in pharmacology as mentioned in the content?
How does endotheliin-1 contribute to cardiac hypertrophy?
How does endotheliin-1 contribute to cardiac hypertrophy?
Describe the conversion process of ATP once it is released into the extracellular environment.
Describe the conversion process of ATP once it is released into the extracellular environment.
What role do endotheliins play in cardiovascular system diseases?
What role do endotheliins play in cardiovascular system diseases?
What are the potential therapeutic focuses for B2-receptor antagonists presently under study?
What are the potential therapeutic focuses for B2-receptor antagonists presently under study?
What is the significance of nucleotides like ADP and ATP in cellular signaling?
What is the significance of nucleotides like ADP and ATP in cellular signaling?
What clinical application involves intravenous adenosine and its mechanism of action?
What clinical application involves intravenous adenosine and its mechanism of action?
In what way might endotheliin receptor antagonists be beneficial in clinical settings?
In what way might endotheliin receptor antagonists be beneficial in clinical settings?
In what way do bosentan and ambrisentan differ regarding their receptor targeting?
In what way do bosentan and ambrisentan differ regarding their receptor targeting?
What receptors do atypical antipsychotics primarily block to improve negative symptoms of schizophrenia?
What receptors do atypical antipsychotics primarily block to improve negative symptoms of schizophrenia?
Explain the physiological significance of extracellular ATP and its conversion.
Explain the physiological significance of extracellular ATP and its conversion.
What therapeutic effect do purine receptors mediate regarding cardiovascular function?
What therapeutic effect do purine receptors mediate regarding cardiovascular function?
What is the primary therapeutic application of ondansetron in the clinical setting?
What is the primary therapeutic application of ondansetron in the clinical setting?
What physiological effects result from the activation of B2 receptors by kinins?
What physiological effects result from the activation of B2 receptors by kinins?
How does icatibant function as a selective antagonistic agent?
How does icatibant function as a selective antagonistic agent?
In the context of serotonin receptors, what roles do 5-HT3 blockers play in the gastrointestinal tract?
In the context of serotonin receptors, what roles do 5-HT3 blockers play in the gastrointestinal tract?
What distinguishes the mechanism of action of atypical antipsychotics from typical ones?
What distinguishes the mechanism of action of atypical antipsychotics from typical ones?
What enzymatic process creates kinins from kininogen?
What enzymatic process creates kinins from kininogen?
What is a significant action of activating bradykinin B2 receptors besides vasodilation?
What is a significant action of activating bradykinin B2 receptors besides vasodilation?
Bossentan is an orally active nonselective blocker of ET ___ and ETBB receptors.
Bossentan is an orally active nonselective blocker of ET ___ and ETBB receptors.
Ambrisentan is a selective ___ blocker.
Ambrisentan is a selective ___ blocker.
ATP is released through exocytosis or cell ___.
ATP is released through exocytosis or cell ___.
Adenosine is a short acting purine A receptor ___ that is given by i.v. route.
Adenosine is a short acting purine A receptor ___ that is given by i.v. route.
Released ATP is rapidly converted to ADP and ___.
Released ATP is rapidly converted to ADP and ___.
Nucleosides and nucleotides act primarily on three main families of ___ receptors.
Nucleosides and nucleotides act primarily on three main families of ___ receptors.
Adenosine is administered to convert supraventricular tachycardia to ___ rhythm in patients.
Adenosine is administered to convert supraventricular tachycardia to ___ rhythm in patients.
Drugs acting on purine receptors include adenosine, which inhibits ___ conduction.
Drugs acting on purine receptors include adenosine, which inhibits ___ conduction.
Endotheliin is a vasoconstricting peptide produced by the ______.
Endotheliin is a vasoconstricting peptide produced by the ______.
Endotheliin-1 (ET-1) is one of the strongest ______ currently studied.
Endotheliin-1 (ET-1) is one of the strongest ______ currently studied.
Increased production of ET-1 has been implicated in a variety of ______ diseases.
Increased production of ET-1 has been implicated in a variety of ______ diseases.
Most of ET-1 effects are mediated through ______ receptors present in vascular smooth muscle.
Most of ET-1 effects are mediated through ______ receptors present in vascular smooth muscle.
Activation of ETA receptors leads to vascular smooth muscle ______, cardiac hypertrophy, and elevation of blood pressure.
Activation of ETA receptors leads to vascular smooth muscle ______, cardiac hypertrophy, and elevation of blood pressure.
Endotheliins act on at least 2 subtypes of receptors: ET ______ and ETB.
Endotheliins act on at least 2 subtypes of receptors: ET ______ and ETB.
Endotheliin-1 is studied for its effects on diseases like primary pulmonary ______, heart failure, and coronary artery disease.
Endotheliin-1 is studied for its effects on diseases like primary pulmonary ______, heart failure, and coronary artery disease.
A 3rd generation of orally active B2-receptor ______ was developed and is currently under study.
A 3rd generation of orally active B2-receptor ______ was developed and is currently under study.
5-HT is formed from the amino acid ______.
5-HT is formed from the amino acid ______.
Serotonin is primarily stored in the enterochromaffin tissue of the ______.
Serotonin is primarily stored in the enterochromaffin tissue of the ______.
5-HT acts on at least ______ types of receptors.
5-HT acts on at least ______ types of receptors.
5-HT2A receptors are involved in ______ aggregation.
5-HT2A receptors are involved in ______ aggregation.
Activation of the 5-HT3 receptor is primarily associated with ______ and vomiting.
Activation of the 5-HT3 receptor is primarily associated with ______ and vomiting.
5-HT4 receptors increase gastrointestinal motility and secretions through the ______ pathway.
5-HT4 receptors increase gastrointestinal motility and secretions through the ______ pathway.
Buspirone activates central 5-HT1A receptors, which are involved in regulating ______.
Buspirone activates central 5-HT1A receptors, which are involved in regulating ______.
The 5-HT2B receptors are primarily found in ______ muscle.
The 5-HT2B receptors are primarily found in ______ muscle.
Triptans activate 5-HT1B/1D ______.
Triptans activate 5-HT1B/1D ______.
The major use of triptans is the treatment of acute ______.
The major use of triptans is the treatment of acute ______.
The therapeutic effect of medications for anxiety may take as long as ______ weeks to appear.
The therapeutic effect of medications for anxiety may take as long as ______ weeks to appear.
Tegaserod is a specific 5-HT4 ______.
Tegaserod is a specific 5-HT4 ______.
Activation of 5-HT1D receptors inhibits inflammation of ______.
Activation of 5-HT1D receptors inhibits inflammation of ______.
Cyproheptadine blocks 5-HT2, H1, & ______ receptors.
Cyproheptadine blocks 5-HT2, H1, & ______ receptors.
About ______% to 80% of patients report relief from pain within 2 hours of taking triptans.
About ______% to 80% of patients report relief from pain within 2 hours of taking triptans.
These drugs are contraindicated in patients with ischemic heart ______.
These drugs are contraindicated in patients with ischemic heart ______.
Histamine is used for treatment of ______ symptoms of carcinoid tumors.
Histamine is used for treatment of ______ symptoms of carcinoid tumors.
Typical antipsychotics like Olanzapine work by blocking ______ and dopamine receptors.
Typical antipsychotics like Olanzapine work by blocking ______ and dopamine receptors.
Ondansetron is primarily used to treat nausea and vomiting associated with ______ chemotherapy.
Ondansetron is primarily used to treat nausea and vomiting associated with ______ chemotherapy.
Kiniins are potent vasodilator peptides formed from protein substrates called ______.
Kiniins are potent vasodilator peptides formed from protein substrates called ______.
Activation of B2 receptors causes increased capillary ______ and smooth muscle contraction.
Activation of B2 receptors causes increased capillary ______ and smooth muscle contraction.
Icatibant is a second-generation decapeptide that acts as a selective ______ at bradykinin B2 receptors.
Icatibant is a second-generation decapeptide that acts as a selective ______ at bradykinin B2 receptors.
Selective 5-HT3 receptor blockers function in the gastrointestinal tract by affecting ______ functioning.
Selective 5-HT3 receptor blockers function in the gastrointestinal tract by affecting ______ functioning.
5-HT3 receptor blockers lead to the inhibition of ______ in the central nervous system.
5-HT3 receptor blockers lead to the inhibition of ______ in the central nervous system.
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Study Notes
Hereditary Angioedema and Treatment
- Injection used for symptomatic treatment of acute attacks in hereditary angioedema.
- Potential application in drug-induced angioedema, ascites, and pancreatitis.
- A third generation of orally active B2-receptor antagonists is currently under study.
Endothelins
- Endothelin is a vasoconstricting peptide produced by the endothelium.
- Three isoforms exist; Endothelin-1 (ET-1) is one of the strongest vasoconstrictors under investigation.
- Endothelins affect two receptor subtypes: ET_A and ET_B.
- Most effects of ET-1 are mediated through ETA receptors in vascular smooth muscle tissues.
- Activation of ET-1 receptors triggers vasoconstriction, smooth muscle proliferation, cardiac hypertrophy, and increased blood pressure.
- High production of ET-1 is linked to various cardiovascular diseases such as primary pulmonary hypertension, heart failure, atherosclerosis, and coronary artery disease.
- Bosentan is a non-selective oral blocker of ETA and ET_B receptors; ambrisentan selectively blocks ETA receptors.
- Both drugs are approved for treating pulmonary hypertension.
Purines as Mediators
- Nucleosides (e.g., adenosine) and nucleotides (e.g., ADP, ATP) serve as extracellular mediators.
- ATP is stored in vesicles, released via exocytosis or tissue damage, and is rapidly converted to ADP and adenosine.
- Purines act on three main families of purine receptors with diverse functions.
Adenosine
- Short-acting purine A receptor agonist administered intravenously to inhibit AV conduction.
- Effective in converting supraventricular tachycardia to sinus rhythm in non-asthmatic patients.
- Associated with orthostatic hypotension, particularly in patients with liver disease.
- Withdrawn from the market due to dangerous interactions, especially with sedatives and alcohol affecting the CYP450 system.
Serotonin (5-Hydroxytryptamine; 5-HT)
- 5-HT derived from tryptophan, primarily stored in enterochromaffin tissue (90%) and platelets (10%).
- Functions as a neurotransmitter in various CNS areas.
- No clinically useful drugs directly affect its synthesis or metabolism, but many drugs target 5-HT receptors.
- 5-HT acts on multiple receptor subtypes with various distribution and effects, influencing anxiety, appetite, thermoregulation, and pain perception.
5-HT Agonists in Clinical Use
- Buspirone activates central 5-HT_1A receptors for anxiety disorder treatment, effects may take up to two weeks.
- Triptans (e.g., sumatriptan, zolmitriptan) activate 5-HT_1B/1D receptors, primarily used for acute migraine relief with 50-80% effectiveness within 2 hours. Contraindicated in ischemic heart disease due to potential coronary spasms.
- Tegaserod selectively stimulates 5-HT_4 receptors to increase GI motility, useful for irritable bowel syndrome with constipation.
5-HT Antagonists in Clinical Use
- Cyproheptadine blocks 5-HT_2, H1, and muscarinic receptors, indicated for carcinoid tumor symptoms and as an antihistamine.
- Atypical antipsychotics (e.g., Olanzapine, Risperidone) block 5-HT_2A and dopamine D2 receptors, addressing negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
- Ondansetron and Granisetron selectively block 5-HT_3 receptors to treat nausea and vomiting linked to cancer chemotherapy.
Kinins
- Kinins are potent vasodilator peptides formed from kininogen by kallikrein.
- They act on B1 and B2 receptor subtypes; B2 activation leads to vasodilation, increased capillary permeability, and smooth muscle contraction.
- Icatibant is a second-generation decapeptide acting as a selective antagonist at bradykinin B2 receptors, administered subcutaneously.
Hereditary Angioedema and Treatment
- Injection used for symptomatic treatment of acute attacks in hereditary angioedema.
- Potential application in drug-induced angioedema, ascites, and pancreatitis.
- A third generation of orally active B2-receptor antagonists is currently under study.
Endothelins
- Endothelin is a vasoconstricting peptide produced by the endothelium.
- Three isoforms exist; Endothelin-1 (ET-1) is one of the strongest vasoconstrictors under investigation.
- Endothelins affect two receptor subtypes: ET_A and ET_B.
- Most effects of ET-1 are mediated through ETA receptors in vascular smooth muscle tissues.
- Activation of ET-1 receptors triggers vasoconstriction, smooth muscle proliferation, cardiac hypertrophy, and increased blood pressure.
- High production of ET-1 is linked to various cardiovascular diseases such as primary pulmonary hypertension, heart failure, atherosclerosis, and coronary artery disease.
- Bosentan is a non-selective oral blocker of ETA and ET_B receptors; ambrisentan selectively blocks ETA receptors.
- Both drugs are approved for treating pulmonary hypertension.
Purines as Mediators
- Nucleosides (e.g., adenosine) and nucleotides (e.g., ADP, ATP) serve as extracellular mediators.
- ATP is stored in vesicles, released via exocytosis or tissue damage, and is rapidly converted to ADP and adenosine.
- Purines act on three main families of purine receptors with diverse functions.
Adenosine
- Short-acting purine A receptor agonist administered intravenously to inhibit AV conduction.
- Effective in converting supraventricular tachycardia to sinus rhythm in non-asthmatic patients.
- Associated with orthostatic hypotension, particularly in patients with liver disease.
- Withdrawn from the market due to dangerous interactions, especially with sedatives and alcohol affecting the CYP450 system.
Serotonin (5-Hydroxytryptamine; 5-HT)
- 5-HT derived from tryptophan, primarily stored in enterochromaffin tissue (90%) and platelets (10%).
- Functions as a neurotransmitter in various CNS areas.
- No clinically useful drugs directly affect its synthesis or metabolism, but many drugs target 5-HT receptors.
- 5-HT acts on multiple receptor subtypes with various distribution and effects, influencing anxiety, appetite, thermoregulation, and pain perception.
5-HT Agonists in Clinical Use
- Buspirone activates central 5-HT_1A receptors for anxiety disorder treatment, effects may take up to two weeks.
- Triptans (e.g., sumatriptan, zolmitriptan) activate 5-HT_1B/1D receptors, primarily used for acute migraine relief with 50-80% effectiveness within 2 hours. Contraindicated in ischemic heart disease due to potential coronary spasms.
- Tegaserod selectively stimulates 5-HT_4 receptors to increase GI motility, useful for irritable bowel syndrome with constipation.
5-HT Antagonists in Clinical Use
- Cyproheptadine blocks 5-HT_2, H1, and muscarinic receptors, indicated for carcinoid tumor symptoms and as an antihistamine.
- Atypical antipsychotics (e.g., Olanzapine, Risperidone) block 5-HT_2A and dopamine D2 receptors, addressing negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
- Ondansetron and Granisetron selectively block 5-HT_3 receptors to treat nausea and vomiting linked to cancer chemotherapy.
Kinins
- Kinins are potent vasodilator peptides formed from kininogen by kallikrein.
- They act on B1 and B2 receptor subtypes; B2 activation leads to vasodilation, increased capillary permeability, and smooth muscle contraction.
- Icatibant is a second-generation decapeptide acting as a selective antagonist at bradykinin B2 receptors, administered subcutaneously.
Hereditary Angioedema and Treatment
- Injection used for symptomatic treatment of acute attacks in hereditary angioedema.
- Potential application in drug-induced angioedema, ascites, and pancreatitis.
- A third generation of orally active B2-receptor antagonists is currently under study.
Endothelins
- Endothelin is a vasoconstricting peptide produced by the endothelium.
- Three isoforms exist; Endothelin-1 (ET-1) is one of the strongest vasoconstrictors under investigation.
- Endothelins affect two receptor subtypes: ET_A and ET_B.
- Most effects of ET-1 are mediated through ETA receptors in vascular smooth muscle tissues.
- Activation of ET-1 receptors triggers vasoconstriction, smooth muscle proliferation, cardiac hypertrophy, and increased blood pressure.
- High production of ET-1 is linked to various cardiovascular diseases such as primary pulmonary hypertension, heart failure, atherosclerosis, and coronary artery disease.
- Bosentan is a non-selective oral blocker of ETA and ET_B receptors; ambrisentan selectively blocks ETA receptors.
- Both drugs are approved for treating pulmonary hypertension.
Purines as Mediators
- Nucleosides (e.g., adenosine) and nucleotides (e.g., ADP, ATP) serve as extracellular mediators.
- ATP is stored in vesicles, released via exocytosis or tissue damage, and is rapidly converted to ADP and adenosine.
- Purines act on three main families of purine receptors with diverse functions.
Adenosine
- Short-acting purine A receptor agonist administered intravenously to inhibit AV conduction.
- Effective in converting supraventricular tachycardia to sinus rhythm in non-asthmatic patients.
- Associated with orthostatic hypotension, particularly in patients with liver disease.
- Withdrawn from the market due to dangerous interactions, especially with sedatives and alcohol affecting the CYP450 system.
Serotonin (5-Hydroxytryptamine; 5-HT)
- 5-HT derived from tryptophan, primarily stored in enterochromaffin tissue (90%) and platelets (10%).
- Functions as a neurotransmitter in various CNS areas.
- No clinically useful drugs directly affect its synthesis or metabolism, but many drugs target 5-HT receptors.
- 5-HT acts on multiple receptor subtypes with various distribution and effects, influencing anxiety, appetite, thermoregulation, and pain perception.
5-HT Agonists in Clinical Use
- Buspirone activates central 5-HT_1A receptors for anxiety disorder treatment, effects may take up to two weeks.
- Triptans (e.g., sumatriptan, zolmitriptan) activate 5-HT_1B/1D receptors, primarily used for acute migraine relief with 50-80% effectiveness within 2 hours. Contraindicated in ischemic heart disease due to potential coronary spasms.
- Tegaserod selectively stimulates 5-HT_4 receptors to increase GI motility, useful for irritable bowel syndrome with constipation.
5-HT Antagonists in Clinical Use
- Cyproheptadine blocks 5-HT_2, H1, and muscarinic receptors, indicated for carcinoid tumor symptoms and as an antihistamine.
- Atypical antipsychotics (e.g., Olanzapine, Risperidone) block 5-HT_2A and dopamine D2 receptors, addressing negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
- Ondansetron and Granisetron selectively block 5-HT_3 receptors to treat nausea and vomiting linked to cancer chemotherapy.
Kinins
- Kinins are potent vasodilator peptides formed from kininogen by kallikrein.
- They act on B1 and B2 receptor subtypes; B2 activation leads to vasodilation, increased capillary permeability, and smooth muscle contraction.
- Icatibant is a second-generation decapeptide acting as a selective antagonist at bradykinin B2 receptors, administered subcutaneously.
Hereditary Angioedema and Treatment
- Injection used for symptomatic treatment of acute attacks in hereditary angioedema.
- Potential application in drug-induced angioedema, ascites, and pancreatitis.
- A third generation of orally active B2-receptor antagonists is currently under study.
Endothelins
- Endothelin is a vasoconstricting peptide produced by the endothelium.
- Three isoforms exist; Endothelin-1 (ET-1) is one of the strongest vasoconstrictors under investigation.
- Endothelins affect two receptor subtypes: ET_A and ET_B.
- Most effects of ET-1 are mediated through ETA receptors in vascular smooth muscle tissues.
- Activation of ET-1 receptors triggers vasoconstriction, smooth muscle proliferation, cardiac hypertrophy, and increased blood pressure.
- High production of ET-1 is linked to various cardiovascular diseases such as primary pulmonary hypertension, heart failure, atherosclerosis, and coronary artery disease.
- Bosentan is a non-selective oral blocker of ETA and ET_B receptors; ambrisentan selectively blocks ETA receptors.
- Both drugs are approved for treating pulmonary hypertension.
Purines as Mediators
- Nucleosides (e.g., adenosine) and nucleotides (e.g., ADP, ATP) serve as extracellular mediators.
- ATP is stored in vesicles, released via exocytosis or tissue damage, and is rapidly converted to ADP and adenosine.
- Purines act on three main families of purine receptors with diverse functions.
Adenosine
- Short-acting purine A receptor agonist administered intravenously to inhibit AV conduction.
- Effective in converting supraventricular tachycardia to sinus rhythm in non-asthmatic patients.
- Associated with orthostatic hypotension, particularly in patients with liver disease.
- Withdrawn from the market due to dangerous interactions, especially with sedatives and alcohol affecting the CYP450 system.
Serotonin (5-Hydroxytryptamine; 5-HT)
- 5-HT derived from tryptophan, primarily stored in enterochromaffin tissue (90%) and platelets (10%).
- Functions as a neurotransmitter in various CNS areas.
- No clinically useful drugs directly affect its synthesis or metabolism, but many drugs target 5-HT receptors.
- 5-HT acts on multiple receptor subtypes with various distribution and effects, influencing anxiety, appetite, thermoregulation, and pain perception.
5-HT Agonists in Clinical Use
- Buspirone activates central 5-HT_1A receptors for anxiety disorder treatment, effects may take up to two weeks.
- Triptans (e.g., sumatriptan, zolmitriptan) activate 5-HT_1B/1D receptors, primarily used for acute migraine relief with 50-80% effectiveness within 2 hours. Contraindicated in ischemic heart disease due to potential coronary spasms.
- Tegaserod selectively stimulates 5-HT_4 receptors to increase GI motility, useful for irritable bowel syndrome with constipation.
5-HT Antagonists in Clinical Use
- Cyproheptadine blocks 5-HT_2, H1, and muscarinic receptors, indicated for carcinoid tumor symptoms and as an antihistamine.
- Atypical antipsychotics (e.g., Olanzapine, Risperidone) block 5-HT_2A and dopamine D2 receptors, addressing negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
- Ondansetron and Granisetron selectively block 5-HT_3 receptors to treat nausea and vomiting linked to cancer chemotherapy.
Kinins
- Kinins are potent vasodilator peptides formed from kininogen by kallikrein.
- They act on B1 and B2 receptor subtypes; B2 activation leads to vasodilation, increased capillary permeability, and smooth muscle contraction.
- Icatibant is a second-generation decapeptide acting as a selective antagonist at bradykinin B2 receptors, administered subcutaneously.
Hereditary Angioedema and Treatment
- Injection used for symptomatic treatment of acute attacks in hereditary angioedema.
- Potential application in drug-induced angioedema, ascites, and pancreatitis.
- A third generation of orally active B2-receptor antagonists is currently under study.
Endothelins
- Endothelin is a vasoconstricting peptide produced by the endothelium.
- Three isoforms exist; Endothelin-1 (ET-1) is one of the strongest vasoconstrictors under investigation.
- Endothelins affect two receptor subtypes: ET_A and ET_B.
- Most effects of ET-1 are mediated through ETA receptors in vascular smooth muscle tissues.
- Activation of ET-1 receptors triggers vasoconstriction, smooth muscle proliferation, cardiac hypertrophy, and increased blood pressure.
- High production of ET-1 is linked to various cardiovascular diseases such as primary pulmonary hypertension, heart failure, atherosclerosis, and coronary artery disease.
- Bosentan is a non-selective oral blocker of ETA and ET_B receptors; ambrisentan selectively blocks ETA receptors.
- Both drugs are approved for treating pulmonary hypertension.
Purines as Mediators
- Nucleosides (e.g., adenosine) and nucleotides (e.g., ADP, ATP) serve as extracellular mediators.
- ATP is stored in vesicles, released via exocytosis or tissue damage, and is rapidly converted to ADP and adenosine.
- Purines act on three main families of purine receptors with diverse functions.
Adenosine
- Short-acting purine A receptor agonist administered intravenously to inhibit AV conduction.
- Effective in converting supraventricular tachycardia to sinus rhythm in non-asthmatic patients.
- Associated with orthostatic hypotension, particularly in patients with liver disease.
- Withdrawn from the market due to dangerous interactions, especially with sedatives and alcohol affecting the CYP450 system.
Serotonin (5-Hydroxytryptamine; 5-HT)
- 5-HT derived from tryptophan, primarily stored in enterochromaffin tissue (90%) and platelets (10%).
- Functions as a neurotransmitter in various CNS areas.
- No clinically useful drugs directly affect its synthesis or metabolism, but many drugs target 5-HT receptors.
- 5-HT acts on multiple receptor subtypes with various distribution and effects, influencing anxiety, appetite, thermoregulation, and pain perception.
5-HT Agonists in Clinical Use
- Buspirone activates central 5-HT_1A receptors for anxiety disorder treatment, effects may take up to two weeks.
- Triptans (e.g., sumatriptan, zolmitriptan) activate 5-HT_1B/1D receptors, primarily used for acute migraine relief with 50-80% effectiveness within 2 hours. Contraindicated in ischemic heart disease due to potential coronary spasms.
- Tegaserod selectively stimulates 5-HT_4 receptors to increase GI motility, useful for irritable bowel syndrome with constipation.
5-HT Antagonists in Clinical Use
- Cyproheptadine blocks 5-HT_2, H1, and muscarinic receptors, indicated for carcinoid tumor symptoms and as an antihistamine.
- Atypical antipsychotics (e.g., Olanzapine, Risperidone) block 5-HT_2A and dopamine D2 receptors, addressing negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
- Ondansetron and Granisetron selectively block 5-HT_3 receptors to treat nausea and vomiting linked to cancer chemotherapy.
Kinins
- Kinins are potent vasodilator peptides formed from kininogen by kallikrein.
- They act on B1 and B2 receptor subtypes; B2 activation leads to vasodilation, increased capillary permeability, and smooth muscle contraction.
- Icatibant is a second-generation decapeptide acting as a selective antagonist at bradykinin B2 receptors, administered subcutaneously.
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This quiz covers the symptomatic treatment of acute attacks of hereditary angioedema, including the use of injections and third-generation orally active B2-receptor antagonists. It also discusses related conditions like drug-induced angioedema and vasoconstrictors such as endothelins. Test your knowledge on these important treatments and their applications.
