Adrenergic Agents Flashcards
Epinephrine
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Similar drugs? (1)
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Class?
Direct sympathomimetic
Mechanism?
b-agonist at low doses (BLOW)
a1-agonist at high doses
Net effect?
b1-agonist -> increase HR/contractility (increase CO/BP)
b2-agonist -> bronchodilation
a1-agonist -> vasoconstriction (increased BP)
Clinical Uses?
cardiac arrest and severe hypotension
broncospasm and anaphylaxis
Wide-angle glaucoma (ophthalmic solution)
Side effects?
HTN, cardiac arrhythmias, MI, pulmonary edema, headache, axiety
Similar drugs?
Adrenaline
Contraindications?
propranolol
FYI: Epinephrine is metabolized by COMT, so use if patient requires intervention and is taking MAOi
Norepinephrine
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Similar drugs? (1)
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Norepinephrine
Class?
Direct Sympathomimetic
Mechanism?
a1 agonist
a2 agonist
b1 agonist
Net effect?
a1 agonist -> vasoconstriction (increased BP)
b1 agonist -> increase HR/contractility
Clinical Uses?
severe hypotension and shock
Side effects?
angina, MI, cardiac arrhythmias, decrease renal/GI flow
Similar drugs? (1)
Noradrenaline
Contraindications?
use cautiously in patients who use MAO inhibitors, since it is metabolized by both COMT and MAO. Use Epi if patient is on MAOi
Dopamine
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Similar drugs? (1)
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Class?
Direct sympathomimetic
Mechanism?
D1-agonist at very low doses
b1 agonist at low doses (B-LOW)
a1 agonist at high doses (a-HIGH)
Net effect?
a1 -> vasoconstriction (increase BP)
b1 -> increase HR/contractility
D1 -> increase renal perfusion due to vasodilaton (maintains adequate perfusion to vital organs in patients with renal failure)
Clinical Uses?
severe hypotension, shock
Side effects?
cardiac arrhythmias, angina, hypertension, nausea
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Ionotropin
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DOES NOT CROSS BBB - not useful for treating Parkinsons
Dobutamine
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Direct Sympathomimetic
Mechanism? b1 agonist b2 agonist (mild)
Net effect?
b1 -> increase HR, contractility (increase CO)
b2 -> mild vasodilation
Clinical Uses?
cardiogenic shock
Side effects?
cardiac arrhythmias, angina, hypotension, headache
Similar drugs?
none
Contraindications?
none
Cocaine
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Side effects?
Similar drugs? (1)
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Indirect Sympathomimetic
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- blocks Na/K ATPase that is responsible for reuptake of NE, Serotonin, and Dopamine
- block VG Na channels
Net effect?
- potentiate the effects of NE, serotonin, and dopamine
- block repolarziation/anesthetic effect
Clinical Uses?
local anesthetic for ENT surgery
Side effects?
HTN, drug abuse, cardiac ischemia/infarction, cardiac arrhythmias
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Reserpine - inhibits the neuron’s ability to store NE, Dopamine, and serotonin; used in the past to treat HTN, but is rarely used now because it has been shown to cause serious psychiatric depression
Contraindications?
none
Amphetamine
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Similar drugs? (1)
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Class? Indirect sympathomimetic
Mechanism? stimulates release of Epi/Dopamine/NE/serotonin
Net effect? Psychostimulant
Clinical Uses? ADHD
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Similar drugs? Adderol
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Tyramine
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Class? Indirect sympathomimetic found in wine/cheese
Mechanism? stimulates NE and dopamine release
Net effect? increase BP with subsequent decrease in HR (due to baroreflex)
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Contraindications? if a person is taking MAOi, patients would experience severe vasoconstriction due to prolonged appearance of NE; results in HTN crisis
Phenylephrine
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Adrenergic Agonist
Mechanism?
a1 agonist
Net effect?
systemic vasoconstriction
pupil dilation
nasal vasoconstriction (topical) which leads to a decrease in mucosal secretions
Clinical Uses?
hypotension, shock
nasal congestion
mydriasis for retinal examination
Side effects? cardiac arrhythmias (reflex bradycardia), headache
Similar drugs?
none
Contraindications?
none
Midodrine
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Adrenergic agonist
Mechanism?
a1 agonist
Net effect?
systemic vasoconstrction
Clinical Uses?
orthostatic hypotention
Side effects?
supine HTN, headache, urinary retention
Similar drugs?
none
Contraindications?
none
Clonidine
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Similar drugs? (1)
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adrenergic agonist
Mechanism?
a2 agonist in vasomotor centers of medulla –> inhibits release of NE/NT
Net effect?
decreased central adrenergic activity with a resulting decrease in vasoconstriction, CO, and HR
Clinical Uses?
HTN
Sideeffects?
Rebound HTN if the drug is withdrawn too quickly, bradycardia, sedation
Similar drugs?
Methyldopa
Contraindications?
Patients with heart failure or heart block simply because it would exacerbate the situation.
Isoproterenol
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Adrenergic agonist
Mechanism?
b1 agonist
b2 agonist
Net effect?
b1 agonist - increase HR/contractility (increase CO, BP)
b2 agonist - increase peripheral vasodilation, decerase MAP, and bronchodilation
Clinical Uses?
Torsades de pointes, cardiac arrest, complete heart block, severe asthma attacks
Side effects?
tachyarrhythmias (b1), anxiety, pulmonary edema
Similar drugs?
none
Contraindications?
none
Albuterol
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Similar drugs? (3)
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adrenergic agonist
Mechanism?
b2 agonist
Net effect?
bronchodilation, K shifts into the cell
Clinical Uses?
asthma, hyperkalemia
Side effects?
tachycardia, tremor, anxiety
Similar drugs?
Pirbuterol, bitolterol, salmeterol (PBS)
Contraindications?
Tertbutaline
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Adrenergic agonist
Mechanism?
b2 agonist
Net effect?
bronchodilation, uterine vasodilation (contractions)
Clinical Uses?
Delay preterm labor by reducing uterine contractions, reduce bronchospasms
Side effects?
tachycardia, tremor (decreased BP), anxiety, dizziness chest pain
Similar drugs?
none
Contraindications?
none
Methyldopa
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Similar drugs? (1)
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Class?
adrenergic agonist
Mechanism?
agonist of a2 receptors in the vasomotor centers of the medulla to inhibit the release of NE/NTs
Net effect?
decrease in central adrenergic activity with a resulting decrease in vasoconstriction and CO
Clinical Uses?
HTN
Side effects?
orthostatic hypotension, sedation, dizziness, rebound HTN, bradycardia in sinus node disease
Similar drugs?
clonidine
Contraindications?
additive effect with other anti-hypertensives
additive effect with other CNS drugs
Phenoxybenzamine
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Similar drugs? (1)
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adrenergic antagonist
Mechanism?
irreversible a1-receptor antagonist
Net effect?
vasodilation, decrease BP
Clinical Uses?
pheochromocytoma, peripheral vasospasms
Side effects?
orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia, nasal congestion, ejaculation inhibition
Similar drugs?
Phentolamine
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