Adrenergic agonists a large group of drugs that mimic the actions of norepinephrine and epinephrine. Norepinephrine and epinephrine naturally occur in our bodies Norepinephrine is also known as noradrenaline Epinephrine is also known as adrenaline Sympathomimetics: agents that activate adrenergic receptors Sympatholytics: agents that block the activation of adrenergic receptors Content: 1. Neurotransmission process in adrenergic neuron 2. Adrenergic receptors a. Alpha receptors b. Beta receptors 3. Adrenergic agonists i. direct acting agonists ii. Indirect acting agonists iii. Mixed action agonists 4. References 1. Neurotransmission process in adrenergic neuron Step 1 Amino acid tyrosine is transported into the neuron by the sodium dependent tyrosine transporter. Once inside the neuron, tyrosine gets hydroxylated by the enzyme. Tyrosine hydroxylase t...
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