Adrenergic Antagonist Flashcards
Blocks synthesis and storage of NE
ID : management of some type of hypertension
**side effect of sedation
Reserpine
Non-competitively blocks alpha receptors
ID : management of malignant hypertension secondary to pheochromocytoma
**for LONG TERM use, irreversible
Phenoxybenzamine
Competitively blocks alpha receptors
ID : management of malignant hypertension during operation for pheochromocytoma
- *given thru IV
- *SHORT term use and reversible
Phentolamine
Selectively blocks alpha 1 receptor
ID : management of hypertension. No reflex tachycardia and postural hypertension
Prazosin
Nonselective beta blocker
ID : used in hypertension, angina, migraine, headaches, mitral valve prolapse
Propanolol
Selectively blocks beta 1 receptors
Predominant effects are cardiac
Metoprolol
Selectively blocks dopamine 2 receptors
Powerful antiemetic by increasing both lower esophageal sphincter pressure and gastric emptying rate
Metoclopramide