Alpha Blockers Flashcards
1
Q
Name non selective alpha blockers
A
Phenoxybenzamine and phentolamine
2
Q
Describe phenoxybenzamine
A
It’ is an irreversible antagonist
Used in pheochromocytoma
3
Q
Describe phentolamine
A
It is an reversible antagonist
Used in
MAOi when patient takes tyramine rich food
Cocaine induced HTN
Extravasation of norepinephrine
4
Q
Name alpha one blockers
A
They end in osin
5
Q
Uses of alpha one blockers
A
Used in BPH HTN and PTSD( prazosin)
6
Q
Side effects of alpha one blockers
A
Hypotension and reflex tachycardia
7
Q
Name alpha 2 blocker
A
Mirtazipine
8
Q
Use of mirtazipine
A
Depression
9
Q
Side effect of mirtazipine
A
Weight gain
Increase serum cholesterol
Increase appetite
