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Adrenergic Agonists (Sympathomimetics) Flashcards

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Epinephrine

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catecholamine
Beta and Alpha
Treats Anaphylaxis, Symptomatic Bradycardia and Cardiac Arrest
*extreme caution for patients with cardiac disease
AE: increase BP, tachycardia, nervousness

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Norepinephrine (Levophed)

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catecholamine
Alpha
Treats Hypotensive states and Anaphylaxis Shock
increases blood pressure by vasoconstriction
AE: tissue necrosis, bradycardia

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Phenylphrine

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alpha

Treats hypotension and shock, nasal decongestion

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Dobutamine

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beta 2
increases contractility
Treats cardiac decompensation
only available IV

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Dopamine

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beta 1
treats shock syndrome, cardiopulmonary arrest
only available IV

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Albuterol

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beta 2

bronchodialation

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