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Alpha 2 agonist Flashcards

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Alpha 2 agonist
sympathetic nervous system blocker

Action

A

stimulate the alpha receptors in the CNS and inhibits the cardiovascular centers leading to a decrease in sympathetic outflow from the CNS resulting in a drop in BP

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Alpha 2 agonist
sympathetic nervous system blocker

INDICATION

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Hypertension

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Alpha 2 agonist
sympathetic nervous system blocker

MEDICATION

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CLONIDINE

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Alpha 2 agonist
sympathetic nervous system blocker
ADVERSE EFFECTS

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Drowsiness, dry eye, dry mouth, lethargy
HYPOtension, heart failure, bradycardia
bad dreams, sedated, fatigued

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Alpha 2 agonist
sympathetic nervous system blocker

DRUG DRUG interaction

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Beta blockers
andrenergic-antagonists
CNS depressants / alcohol

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Alpha 2 agonist
sympathetic nervous system blocker
NURSING CONSIDERATIONS

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DO NOT stop abruptly

given orally or transdermally for HTN

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