Adrenergic Blockers Flashcards
Phenoxybenzamine
Tx of pheochromocytoma
SE: orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia, dizziness & HA, sexual dysfunction
Phentolamine
Dx of pheochromocytoma
SE: orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia, dizziness & HA, sexual dysfunction
Prazosin, Terazosin, Doxazosin
Antihypertensive agents
SE: orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia, dizziness & HA, sexual dysfunction
Reserpine
Blocks transport and storage of amine depletion of Norepinephrine
Apraclonidine
IOP reduction (control or prevent post-IOP elevation or for glaucoma), Essential hypertension
SE: Conjunctiva blanching 85%, dry mouth, dry nose, CV, CNS, respiratory
CI: Sensitivity, MAO inhibitors, Severe CVD
Brimonidine
Ocular hypertension, OAG, Pre-op IOP control, additive w/ other glaucoma meds
SE: Hyperemia, Foreign body sensation, blepharitis dry mouth decrease BP
CI: Caution: Severe CVD, children younger than 6 or weigh less than 20 kg
Metaproterenol, Albuterol, Pributerol, Salmetrol, Formetrol
Bronchodilation
Terbutaline
Bronchoconstriction, decrease uterine contractions in premature labor