Adrenergic Antagonists Flashcards
Non-selective b-blockers
Propranolol/Nadolol/Timolol
Physiological effects
Decreased HR Decreased contractility Decreased renin release Reduced sympathetic activation Inhibition of aqueous humor production
Toxicity
Bronchospasm Mask symptoms of hypoglycemia Bradycardia
Propranolol/Nadolol/Timolol
Indications
Hypertension Angina Glaucoma Early to moderate Heart Failure Arrhythmia Thyrotoxicosis Anxiety
Contraindications
Bronchospasm during asthma Sinus bradycardia 2nd and 3rd degree heart block Cardiogenic Shock
Propranolol/Nadolol/Timolol
Cardioselective b1-blockers
Metoprolol, Atenolol, Esmolol (emergent
Physiological effects
Decrease HR Decrease contractility Decrease renin release Decreased sympathetic activation
Toxicity
Hypotension
Bradycardia
Metoprolol, Atenolol, Esmolol (emergent
Indications
Hypertension Angina Arrhythmia
Contraindications
Sinus bradycardia 2nd and 3rd degree heart block Cardiogenic Shock
Metoprolol, Atenolol, Esmolol (emergent
Partial Agonist b-blockers
Pindolol (less bradycardia and lipid abnormalities)
beneficial when sympathetic activity is high)
Physiological effects
Decrease BP Decrease contractility Decrease renin release Decreased sympathetic activation
Toxicity
Hypotension
Indications
Hypertension
Contraindications
Sinus bradycardia 2nd and 3rd degree heart block Cardiogenic Shock
Pindolol (less bradycardia and lipid abnormalities)
beneficial when sympathetic activity is high)
Non-selective a-blockers
Phentolamine (reversible), Phenoxybenzamine (irreversible
Physiological effects
Decreased BP (a blockade + unmasks B effects) Increased chronotropy and inotropy
Toxicity
Prolonged hypotension
Reflex tachycardia
Phentolamine (reversible), Phenoxybenzamine (irreversible
Indications
Hypertension associated w/ pheochromocytoma
Vasoconstrictor-induced extravasation
Contraindications
Coronary artery disease
Phentolamine (reversible), Phenoxybenzamine (irreversible
Selective a1 adrenergic blockers
Prazosin/Doxazosin/Terazosin
Physiological effects
Inhibits vasoconstriction Prostate smooth muscle relaxation Indications Hypertension Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Toxicity
Orthostatic hypotension
Prazosin/Doxazosin/Terazosin