INTRODUCTION TO AUTOMOMIC PHARMACOLOGY: Part I: Why study autonomic pharmacology?
Autonomic Pharmacology is Rewarding!! LOGICAL CLINICALLY RELEVANT
+ Anatomical, Physiological & Neurobiological Information Predict Effects of Drugs Mechanism of Drug Action Autonomic Pharmacology is Logical
+ Drug A decreases activity of organ Y Autonomic Pharmacology is Logical Drug A blocks receptors for neurotransmitter X Nerves to organ Y release neurotransmitter X, and X increases the activity of organ Y
Autonomic Pharmacology is Clinically Relevant
Autonomic drugs are used for the treatment of Angina
Autonomic drugs are used for the treatment of Heart Failure
Autonomic drugs are used for the treatment of Alzheimer’s Disease
Autonomic drugs are used for the treatment of High Blood Pressure
Autonomic drugs are used for the treatment of Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
Autonomic drugs are used for the treatment of Anaphylactic Shock
Autonomic drugs are used for the treatment of Septic Shock
Autonomic drugs are used for the treatment of Asthma