Pharmacodynamics Overview and Drug Effects
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Pharmacodynamics Overview and Drug Effects

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Which type of receptor is classified as a nuclear receptor?

  • Adrenergic receptor
  • Nicotinic receptor
  • Cholinergic receptor
  • Steroid receptor (correct)

    • What percentage of receptors are classified as spare receptors?

  • 98% (correct)
  • 1-2%
  • 10%
  • 50%

    • Which receptor type uses a G-protein coupled mechanism?

  • Ligand-gated ion channel
  • Kinase receptor
  • Muscarinic receptor (correct)
  • Intracellular receptor

    • What is the main function of ligand-gated ion channels?

    <p>To facilitate neurotransmission and muscle contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of receptor is NOT involved in the receptor mechanism of drug action?

    <p>Plasma protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes active receptors?

    <p>They can directly initiate a cellular response.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which is an example of a ligand-gated ion channel?

    <p>GABA receptor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mechanism involves changing the physiological or chemical properties of a cell?

    <p>Non-specific mechanism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is pharmacodynamics primarily concerned with?

    <p>The effects of the drug on the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes any molecule that binds selectively to a specific receptor?

    <p>Ligand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a desirable pharmacological effect?

    <p>Reduced allergy symptoms from antihistamines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes an antagonist?

    <p>A molecule that inhibits receptor function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of second messengers in drug action?

    <p>They amplify the signal within the cell after receptor activation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What could be considered an undesired effect of a drug within its therapeutic dose range?

    <p>Mild dry mouth from anticholinergic agents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is NOT a target for drug action?

    <p>Neurotransmitters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary ion involved in the depolarization effect when acetylcholine stimulates the nicotinic receptor?

    <p>Sodium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary distinction between pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics?

    <p>Pharmacodynamics studies drug interactions with receptors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which subunit of the G protein is responsible for binding guanosine triphosphate (GTP)?

    <p>α subunit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of second messenger is produced when a ligand binds to a G-protein coupled receptor?

    <p>cAMP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following G protein subunits dissociates from the βγ complex when the α subunit is activated?

    <p>α subunit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does the binding of benzodiazepine to the GABA receptor primarily have on chloride ions?

    <p>Increases chloride influx</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mechanism of action employed by a tyrosine kinase coupled receptor upon activation?

    <p>Increase in intracellular enzyme activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of increased chloride influx into the neuron following GABA receptor activation?

    <p>Inhibitory effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which G protein type is known for its role in stimulating certain cellular activities through signal transduction?

    <p>Gs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of action does insulin perform in individuals with diabetes mellitus?

    <p>Replacement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mechanism is employed by cytosolic receptors to exert their effects?

    <p>Regulation of gene expression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a partial agonist compared to a full agonist?

    <p>It can activate the receptor but with less efficacy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the action of an antagonist at a specific receptor?

    <p>It binds without causing activation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes an inverse agonist?

    <p>A drug that has affinity for a receptor but induces opposite effects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do enzyme-linked receptors typically play in cellular signaling?

    <p>They phosphorylate specific proteins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does adrenaline have on the heart?

    <p>It stimulates heart activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of transport proteins in receptor mechanisms?

    <p>They serve as receptors for specific drugs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a competitive antagonist's interaction with an agonist?

    <p>Binds to the same site on the receptor in a reversible manner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the efficacy of an agonist change in the presence of a noncompetitive antagonist?

    <p>It is decreased.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding irreversible antagonists?

    <p>They bind covalently to the receptor's active site.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the agonist dose-response curve when a competitive antagonist is introduced?

    <p>It shifts to the right.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way do allosteric antagonists differ from competitive antagonists?

    <p>They bind to a different site and inhibit activation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a characteristic action of competitive antagonists on an agonist's efficacy?

    <p>They reduce potency by increasing EC50.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an allosteric antagonist?

    <p>Picrotoxin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical difference between competitive and irreversible antagonists?

    <p>Irreversible antagonists reduce the number of available receptors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Pharmacodynamics

    • The study of how drugs interact with the body to produce their effects
    • Concerned with the mechanism of action of drugs and the effects they have on the body
    • In contrast to pharmacokinetics, which focuses on what the body does to a drug

    Therapeutic and Toxic Effects of Drugs

    • Desirable effects: Therapeutic effects, the intended effects of medications used to treat medical conditions
    • Undesirable effects
      • Adverse effects or side effects: Occur within the therapeutic dose range and are unwanted consequences of drug use
      • Toxic effects: Occur at toxic doses or with overdose and can be severe or life-threatening

    Molecular Targets of Drug Action

    • Receptors: Protein structures that bind to drugs, triggering a specific response
    • Ion Channels: Channels in cell membranes that allow specific ions to pass through, modifying cellular function
    • Enzymes: Catalyze biochemical reactions within cells. Drugs can either inhibit or activate enzymes, impacting cellular processes
    • Carrier Proteins: Transport molecules across cell membranes. Drugs may interfere with or enhance the function of these proteins
    • Structural Proteins: Provide physical support and shape to cells. Drugs might alter the structure or function of these proteins
    • Plasma Proteins: Bind to drugs in the bloodstream, impacting their distribution and elimination

    Ligand-Receptor Interactions

    • Ligands: Molecules that bind to receptors, initiating a response
    • Affinity: The strength of the binding between a ligand and a receptor
    • Efficacy: The ability of a bound ligand to elicit a response after binding to the receptor

    Receptors

    • Macromolecular structures, primarily proteins, that bind to drugs
    • Receptor-drug interactions trigger biological responses

    Types of Receptors

    • By Location:
      • Membrane receptors: Embedded in cell membranes, often involved in signal transduction (e.g., cholinergic receptors)
      • Cytoplasmic receptors: Located within the cytoplasm of the cell (e.g., steroid receptors)
      • Nuclear receptors: Found in the nucleus of the cell, often regulating gene expression (e.g., thyroid receptors)
    • By Activity:
      • Active receptors: Receptors that are constantly active, even without ligand binding (e.g., adrenergic receptors)
      • Silent receptors: Receptors that are inactive unless bound to a ligand (e.g., plasma proteins)
      • Spare receptors: Receptors that are in excess, meaning a full response can be achieved without all receptors being occupied. Most receptors in the body fall into this category.

    Mechanisms of Drug Action

    • Specific Mechanisms: Directly involving receptors or non-receptor targets
      • Receptor mechanism: Drug action via specific receptors
      • Non-receptor Mechanism: Drugs acting through targets other than receptors
    • Non-Specific Mechanisms
      • Altering physio-chemical properties of cells: Example: anesthetic drugs
      • Direct chemical interactions: Example: antacids
      • Physical means: Example: purgatives, osmotic diuretics

    Receptor Mechanisms of Action

    • Ligand-gated Ion Channel Receptors: Receptors that open or close ion channels in response to ligand binding, altering membrane permeability and cell activity
      • Example: Nicotinic receptors, GABA receptors
    • G-protein Coupled Receptors: Receptors that activate intracellular signaling cascades via G proteins
      • Example: muscarinic receptors, adrenergic receptors, opioid receptors
    • Kinase Receptors (Enzyme-linked receptors): Receptors that trigger intracellular enzyme activity, leading to changes in cellular function
      • Example: Insulin receptor
    • Intracellular Receptors: Receptors located inside the cell, often involved in regulating gene expression
      • Example: Steroid receptors

    Second Messengers

    • Chemical substances produced inside the cell when a ligand binds to a G protein-coupled receptor
    • Relay signals from the receptor to other cellular components, leading to a cascade of downstream effects
    • Examples: cAMP, cGMP, IP3, DAG

    Non-Classical Receptor Mechanisms

    • Enzyme as Receptor: Acetyl-transferase acts as a receptor for acetylcholine
    • Transport Protein as Receptor: H+-K+-ATPase acts as a receptor for omeprazole
    • Voltage-gated Ion Channels: Sodium (Na+) channels, Calcium (Ca2+) channels

    Types of Drug Action

    • Stimulation: Enhancing the activity of a target cell or system (e.g., adrenaline increasing heart rate)
    • Depression: Decreasing the activity of a target cell or system (e.g., benzodiazepines suppressing CNS activity)
    • Replacement: Providing a missing or deficient substance (e.g., insulin for diabetes, thyroxine for hypothyroidism)
    • Cytotoxicity: Killing or damaging cells (e.g., anticancer drugs)

    Agonists

    • Drugs that bind to receptors and produce an effect similar to the natural ligand
    • They have full affinity and full efficacy
    • Example: Salbutamol (beta-receptor agonist), adrenaline (alpha and beta-receptor agonist)

    Partial Agonists

    • Drugs that bind to receptors but produce a weaker response than a full agonist, even when all receptors are occupied
    • Have both agonist and antagonist properties
    • Example: Pindolol, oxprenolol

    Inverse Agonists

    • Drugs that bind to receptors and produce an effect opposite to that of an agonist
    • Example: Beta-carboline (benzodiazepine receptors)

    Antagonists

    • Drugs that bind to receptors and block the action of agonists
    • They have affinity but no efficacy
    • Example: Propranolol (beta-receptor antagonist)

    Types of Antagonists

    • Competitive Antagonists: Bind to the same site on the receptor as the agonist, reversibly blocking its action
    • Noncompetitive Antagonists: Bind to a different site on the receptor or to a different site entirely, effectively preventing agonist binding or activation
      • Irreversible Antagonists: Bind covalently to the receptor, permanently reducing its activity
      • Allosteric Antagonists: Bind to an allosteric site, preventing the agonist from activating the receptor

    Key Concepts to Remember

    • Ligand-receptor binding: Drugs interact with specific receptors, triggering downstream events
    • Second messengers: Internal signaling molecules that relay drug-induced signals within the cell
    • Agonists vs. Antagonists: Agonists activate receptors, while antagonists block their activation
    • Competitive vs. noncompetitive antagonism: Different mechanisms by which antagonists can block the effects of agonists

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