Adrenergic Agonists Flashcards
1
Q
Epinephrine / Adrenaline
A
- low dose - B receptors
- high dose - a receptors
- it does like everything
2
Q
Norepinephrine / Levophed
A
a1 agonist
3
Q
Isoproterenol / Isuprel
A
B1 and B2 agonist
4
Q
Dopamine
A
- metabolic precursor to norepinephrine
- low dose B agonist
- high dose a agonist
5
Q
Fenoldopam
A
- agonist of peripheral dopamine receptors
- peripheral vasodilation
6
Q
Dobutamine
A
-B1 agonist
7
Q
Phenylephrine / Neosynephrine
A
- direct a1 agonist
- similar to norepinephrine
8
Q
Clonadine / Catapress
A
- a2 agonist
- feedback control of norepinephrine
9
Q
Albuterol
A
-selective B2 agonist
10
Q
Amphetamine
A
- indirect a1 and B1 agonist
- dopamine release in brain
11
Q
Ephedrine
A
-mixed a1 and B1/B2 agonist
12
Q
Regitine / Phentolamine
A
-a1 and a2 adrenergic antagonist
13
Q
Propranolol / Inderal
A
-non-selective B blocker
14
Q
Timolol and Nadolol
A
-more potent nonselective B antagonists
15
Q
Pindolol and Acebutolol
A
-nonselective B blockers
