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Alpha antagonists Flashcards

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What is the action of an alpha receptor antagonist?

A

vasodilation, decreased BP and decreased peripheral resistance

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What are the names of the drugs that block both alpha1 and alpha 2 and are rarely used anymore?

A

Phenoxybenxzamine (nonreversible)

-Phentolamine (reversible)

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What are the three (3) alpha1 antihypertensives?

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  • Prazosin
  • Terazosin
  • Toxazosin
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What is the name and treatment target of the Alpha1A antagonist?

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  • Tamulosin
  • treats BPH
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