ADRENERGIC ANTAGONISTS Flashcards

1
Q

phentolamine or phenoxybenzamine are used to manage symptoms of?

A

pheochromocytoma

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2
Q

nonselective alpha antagonists interact with what receptors?

A

alpha 1

alpha 2

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3
Q

what are the examples of nonselective alpha antagonists?

A

phentolamine

phenoxybenzamine

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4
Q

what are the AEs?

A

hypotension
reflex tachycardia
arrhythmias

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5
Q

selective alpha-1 antagonist can treat?

A

hypertension

BPH

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6
Q

Prazosin
terazosin
doxasosin

treat?

A

hypertension

BPH

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7
Q

alfuzosin
tamsulosin
silodosin

treat?

these meds are less prone to what?

A

BPH

orthostatic hypotension

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8
Q

what are the adverse effects of alpha antagonists?

A

CV: orthostatic hypotension

CNS: dizziness, drowsiness, depression

GI: nausea

Neuromuscular: weakness

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