ADRENERGIC ANTAGONISTS Flashcards
1
Q
phentolamine or phenoxybenzamine are used to manage symptoms of?
A
pheochromocytoma
2
Q
nonselective alpha antagonists interact with what receptors?
A
alpha 1
alpha 2
3
Q
what are the examples of nonselective alpha antagonists?
A
phentolamine
phenoxybenzamine
4
Q
what are the AEs?
A
hypotension
reflex tachycardia
arrhythmias
5
Q
selective alpha-1 antagonist can treat?
A
hypertension
BPH
6
Q
Prazosin
terazosin
doxasosin
treat?
A
hypertension
BPH
7
Q
alfuzosin
tamsulosin
silodosin
treat?
these meds are less prone to what?
A
BPH
orthostatic hypotension
8
Q
what are the adverse effects of alpha antagonists?
A
CV: orthostatic hypotension
CNS: dizziness, drowsiness, depression
GI: nausea
Neuromuscular: weakness