Alpha receptor agonists Flashcards
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Clonidine
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A2 agonist: presynaptic receptor which decr NE -> 1) decr Symp to periph -> decr BP and 2) decr CNS
Apraclonidine and Brimoclonidine : eye: decr IOP by A2 vasoconstricion?
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PhenylEphrine
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Alpha 1 Tx: nasal and OPEN angle Glaucoma
(vasoconstrict: incr BP, decongest nasal mucosa, eye: mydriasis dilate (constrict radial m which also decreases aq humor and IOP, GI/GU : constric sphincters and decrease motility and urination)and Alpha 2 (decr NE) agonist
Nasal degongestant
(Oxy (afrin), Xylo, pseudoephedrine (sudafed)
