adrenergics and antiadrenergics Flashcards

1
Q

A drug that is non selective alpha adrenoceptor

A

oxymetazoline

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2
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A drug that is selective for alpha 1 adrenoceptor

A

phenylephrine

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3
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A drug that is selective for alpha 2 adrenoceptor

A

brimonidine

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4
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A drug that is selective for beta 3 adrenoceptor

A

mirabegron

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5
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A drug that is selective for beta 2 adrenoceptor

A

salbutamol (catechol)
terbutaline (non catechol)

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6
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A drug that is selective for beta 1 adrenoceptor

A

dobutamine

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7
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a non selective beta adrenoceptor drug

A

isoprenaline

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8
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non selective adrenoceptor drugs

A

adrenaline
norepinephrine
dopamine (a1 + b1)

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9
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indirect adrenergic agonists, that is a MAOA inhibitor

A

moclobemide

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10
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indirect adrenergic agonist, that is a NE reuptake inhibitor

A

imipramine (tricyclic antipressants)
reboxetine

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11
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indirect adrenergic agonist, that displaces endogenous NE

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pseudoephedrine (decongestants)
ephedrine

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12
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direct adrenergic antagonist, specific for alpha 1 receptor

A

prazosin
tamsulosin
+most drugs with -(Z)osin

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13
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direct adrenergic antagonist, specific for alpha 2 autoreceptor

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yohimbine (no longer in clinical use due to abuse as weight loss and impotence supplements)

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14
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direct adrenergic antagonist, nonspecific for alpha receptors

A

phenoxybenzamine (irreversible)

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15
Q

direct adrenergic agonist, nonselective beta 1/2

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  • timolol (low lipophilicity = less local anaesthetic like membrane stabilizing effect = allows for topical application to the eye = treats glaucoma)
  • propranolol (lipophilic)
  • sotalol
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16
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direct adrenergic agonist, selective beta 1

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-bisoprolol (lipophilic)
-betaxolol (low lipophilicity = topical application on the eye to treat glaucoma)

17
Q

indirect adrenergic agonists (used to decrease NE synthesis)

A

methyldopa

18
Q

indirect adrenergic agonist (at presynaptic autoreceptors)

A

dexmedetomidine (sedative)
clonidine (centrally acting, antihypertensive)