Adrenergic Drugs Flashcards
Uses of Epinephrine (a1, b1, b2)
Anaphylaxis
Allergic reaction
Nasal congestion
Contraindications of Epinephrine
Parkinsonism
Closed-angle glaucoma
Renal dysfunction
Cerebrovascular, cardiac and renal diseases
Labor, pregnancy and breastfeeding
Hypovolemia
DM
Hyperthyroidism
Hypertension
Epinephrine (Route and dosage)
IV IM
Uses of Ephedrine hydrochloride, Ephedrine Sulfate (a1, b2, b3)
Hypotension
Effects of Ephedrine hydrochloride, Ephedrine Sulfate
Restlessness
Headache and dizziness
Dysrhythmia, brady & tachycardia
Hypertension
Tolerance
Tachyphylaxis
Palpitations
Ephedrine hydrochloride, Ephedrine Sulfate (Route and dosage)
IV: 5-10 mg, PRN
MAX 50 mg
Norephinephrine (Responsibilities and Effects)
Monitor BP and rhythm q 2-5 min
Anxiety
Headache
Bradycardia
Hypertension
Pulmonary edema
Dyspnea
Tissue Necrosis
Use of Norepinephrine bitartrate (a1, b1)
Acute Hypotension
Cardiogenic and septic shock
Norephinephrine (Route and Dosage)
Acute hypotension
IV: 8-12 mcg/min (maintain BP)
MAX: 3.3 mcg/kg/min continuous infusion
Uses of Dopamine hydrochloride (a1, b1)
Hypotension
Heart failure
Septic shock
Cardiogenic shock
Route and dosage of Dopamine hydrochloride
IV/Inf: Initially 2-5 mcg/kg/min
5-20
MAX: 50 mcg/kg/min
Effects of Dopamine hydrochloride
Hypotension
Hypertension
Bradycardia
Tachycardia
Dysrhythmia
Palpitations
Headache
Angina
Dyspnea
Nausea
Vomiting
Tissue Necrosis
Route of Pseudoephedrine hydrocholoride (a1, a2, b1)
PO
Use of Pseudoephedrine hydrocholoride (a1, a2, b1)
Nasal Congestion
Effects of Pseudoephedrine hydrocholoride (a1, a2, b1)
Hypertension
Tachycardia
Palpitations
Dizziness
Headache
Seizure
Nausea
Urinary retention
Restlesness
Insomnia
Dysrhythmia
Use of Albuterol (b2)
Bronchospasm
Route of Albuterol
PO, INHALATION
Effects of Albuterol
Headache
Nasopharyngitis
Tremor
Dizziness
Nausea
Vomiting
Muscle cramps
Infection
Palpitations
Tachycardia
Hypertension
Use of Metaproterenol sulfate (b2)
Acute bronchospasm, asthma, COPD
EFFECTS of Metaproterenol sulfate
Headache
Tachycardia
Palpitations
Tremor
Nausea
Diarrhea
Hypokalemia
Dyrhythmia
Route of Metaproterenol sulfate
ORAL PO
Dobutamine Hydrochloride
B1
IV
For heart failure, cardiogenic shock and for cardiac surgery
Causes dysrhythmia, tachycardia, angina, palpitation, headache, nausea, hypertension, hyperkalemia and dyspnea
Clonidine Hydrochloride
A2
PO and Transdermal
Hypertension
Effects of Clonidine
Hypotension
Bradycardia
Dysrhythmia
Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain
Anxiety
Edema
Orthostatic Hypotension
Dry mouth
