Adrenergic Blockers Flashcards

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Phenoxybenzamine

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Tx of pheochromocytoma

SE: orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia, dizziness & HA, sexual dysfunction

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Phentolamine

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Dx of pheochromocytoma

SE: orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia, dizziness & HA, sexual dysfunction

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Prazosin, Terazosin, Doxazosin

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Antihypertensive agents

SE: orthostatic hypotension, tachycardia, dizziness & HA, sexual dysfunction

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Reserpine

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Blocks transport and storage of amine depletion of Norepinephrine

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Apraclonidine

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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

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Brimonidine

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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

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Metaproterenol, Albuterol, Pributerol, Salmetrol, Formetrol

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Bronchodilation

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Terbutaline

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Bronchoconstriction, decrease uterine contractions in premature labor

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