Adrenergic Receptor Agonists Flashcards
Physiologic Effect at Alpha 1 Receptors
- Vasoconstriction (most smooth muscle responds to alpha 1 stimulation by constriction)
- Increased peripheral resistance
- Increased blood pressure
- Affects arterioles in skin, mucosa, viscera, kidneys, veins, uterus, and spleen
Physiologic Effect at Alpha 2 Receptors
- Inhibition of NE release and ACh release
- Inhibition of insulin release
- Affects presynaptic nerve endings and postsynaptic nerves in CNS
Physiologic Effect at Beta 1 Receptors
- Primarily affects the heart and kidneys
- Tachycardia
- Increased lipolysis
- Increased myocardial contractility
- Increased renin release
Physiologic Effect at Beta 2 Receptors
- Affects arterioles/arteries, bronchial muscle, pregnant uterus
- Vasodilation
- Slightly decreased peripheral resistance
- Bronchodilation
- Increased muscle and liver glycogenolysis
- Increased release of glucagon
- Relax uterine smooth muscle
Physiologic Effect at Dopamine 1 Receptors
- Dilates renal, splanchnic, and cerebral arterioles and increases blood flow to kidneys and other viscera
Norepinephrine (Levophed) Class
Non-selective agonist
Norepinephrine MOA
Agonist: α1, α2, β1
Norepinephrine Effects
Alpha 1: vasoconstriction and increased bp
Beta 1: Increased hr, conduction, and contractility
Norepinephrine Indications
Restore bp in acute hypotension or during cardiac arrest
Alpha Agonist Uses
- Control hemorrhage
- Contain local anesthetic
- Nasal decongestant
- Allergic (anaphylactic) shock
- Glaucoma
- Hypotension
- Shock
Norepinephrine Side Effects
- Hypertension
- Arrhythmias
- Headache
Epinephrine Class
Non-selective agonist
Epinephrine MOA
Agonist: α1, (α2), β1, β2
Epinephrine Indications
- Control hemorrhage
- Hypotension
- Shock
- Allergic reaction
- Cardiac Arrest
- AV Block
- Glaucoma
Epinephrine Effects
- Alpha 1: vasoconstriction and increased bp
- Beta 1: Increased heart rate and contractivilty
- Beta 2: vasodilation, decreased diastolic pressure, bronchodilation
Epinephrine Side Effects
- Palpitations
- Arrhythmias
- Headache
- Tremors
Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine Class
Indirect Acting Agonist, CNS Stimulant
Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine MOA
Increase amount of catecholamines in synaptic cleft by releasing intracellular stores of NE, dopamine, and seratonin
Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine Effects
- Increased alertness
- Decreased fatigue
- Decreased appetite
- Insomnia
Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine Side Effects
Though to be the result of adrenergic activity
- Vertigo
- HTN
- Confusion
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Insomnia
- Anxiety
Amphetamine and Dextroamphetamine Indications
Amphetamine 1. Narcolepsy 2. Recreation Dextroamphetamine 1. ADHD
Phenylephrine (Neo-synephrine) Class
α1-selective α agonist