Adrenergic-Related Side Effects Flashcards
Norepinephrine
Hypertension, arrhythmias, headache
Epinephrine
Palpitation, arrhythmias, headache
Amphetamine
Hypertension, insomnia, anxiety, arrhythmias
Isoproternol
Palpitation, tachyarrhythmias, headache
Dobutamine
Tachyarrhythmias, hypertension
Albuterol
Can mask progressively severe inflammation. Tachycardia, muscle tremor.
Terbutaline
Can mask progressively severe inflammation. Tachycardia, muscle tremor.
Phenylephrine
Hypertension, reflex bradycardia
Clonidine
Sedation
a-methyldopa
Sedation
Fenoldopam
None listed
Dopamine
Vasoconstriction at high doses (a1 receptors)
Phentolamine
Postural hypotension, inhibits ejaculation
Phenoxybenzamine
Postural hypotension, inhibits ejaculation
Prazosin
Postural hypotension (usually 1st dose)