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ALPHA & BETA ADRENERGIC DRUGS Flashcards

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  • Alpha 1 adrenergic agonist
  • nasal decongestant
  • vasopressor (used in Hypotension)
  • used to dilate pupils in eye exam
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Phenylephrine

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DOC for person with HTN that cannot take Phenylephrine

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  • Sinupret Forte 1 tab TID x 5 days
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  • alpha and beta ADRENERGIC AGONIST
  • cause vasoconstriction = inc BP
  • a vasopressor, inotrope
  • USES: HYPOTENSION, CARDIAC ARREST
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Norepinephrine

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  • Alpha Adrenergic Agonist
  • used to treat CHRONIC ORTHOSTATIC HYPOTENSION
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Midodrine (Alpha 1)

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  • an Alpha 2 Adrenergic Agonist
  • dec. BP
  • USES: HTN, HYPERTENSIVE CRISIS
  • loc: CNS, Pancreas
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Clonidine (Catapres) SL

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  • an Alpha 2 Adrenergic Agonist
  • dec. BP
  • USES: HTN
  • can be given to pregnant
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Methyldopa

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  • a Beta 1 Adrenergic Agonist
  • synthetic Dopamine
    USES: CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE (CHF), CARDIOGENIC SHOCK
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Dobutamine

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  • a Beta 2 Adrenergic Agonist
  • loc: Lungs, Liver, Uterus, Blood vessels (LLUB)
  • SABA, onset: 5 mins., duration 6 hrs.
  • causes for Bronchoconstriction (for ASTHMA & COPD)
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Albuterol/Salbutamol (Ventolin)

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  • a Beta 2 Adrenergic Agonist
  • SABA
  • USES: ASTHMA, COPD, Tocolytic (used in Premature labor)
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Terbutaline

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  • a Beta 2 Adrenergic Agonist
  • Tocolytic (dilates uterus)
  • USES: Premature labor, Dysmenorrhea
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Isoxsuprine (Duvadilan)

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  • an Alpha Adrenergic Antagonist
  • DOC: Hypertensive crisis due to Pheochromocytoma
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Phentolamine

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  • an Alpha 1 Adrenergic Antagonist
  • dec TPR -> dec BP -> Hypotension
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Prazosin

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  • an Alpha 1 Adrenergic Antagonist
  • bind with urinary bladder -> emptying the bladder
  • USES: Benigh Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
  • SE: dribbling feeling, blood-streaked semen
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Terazosin, Doxazosin

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  • an Alpha 1 Adrenergic Antagonist
  • cause emptying of the bladder
  • USES: Benigh Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
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Alfuzosin

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  • an Alpha 1 Adrenergic Antagonist
  • cause emptying of the bladder
  • USES: Benigh Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
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Alfuzosin

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  • an Alpha 1 Adrenergic Antagonist
  • empties the bladder
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  • Tamsulosin
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  • a Beta Adrenergic Blocker
  • uses: Tachycardia in Hyperthyroidism, STAGE FRIGHT, prophylaxis: MIGRAINE
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Propranolol

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  • a Beta Adrenergic Blocker
  • uses: OPEN ANGLE GLAUCOMA (dec IOP), prophylaxis: MIGRAINE (eye drops)
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Timolol

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  • a Beta Adrenergic Blockers
  • DOC: ANGINA and HTN
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Nadolol

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  • a Beta Adrenergic Blocker
  • used in pregnancy for BP (has an alpha receptor effect -> inc placental flow = good for the fetus)
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Labetalol

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  • Beta 1 Selective Adrenergic Blockers
  • uses: HTN, ASTHMA
  • BEAM
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Bisprolol, Betaxolol, Esmolol, Acebutolol, Atenolol, Metoprolol

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