ANS SNS Drugs Flashcards
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Describe adrenaline 6
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- Adrenaline is an endogenous catecholamine that stimulates both α and β receptors.
- Indicators for use include anaphylaxis and in combination with anaesthetics.
- Epinephrine is a potent vasoconstrictor and cardiac stimulant. Adrenaline results in positive inotropic (modifying force/speed of contraction of the heart) and chronotropic (change heart rate) effects on the heart (β1).
- There is also vasoconstriction in the vascular beds (α)
- β2 receptors are activated causing vasodilation in smooth and bronchodilation.
- Hyperglycemia results from increased glycogenolysis (β2) and decreased insulin release (α2)
- Side effects include: headache and prolonged use may result in peripheral vasoconstriction
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Describe dopamine 5
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- Dopamine is an adrenergic agonist
- Indications for use include: cardiogenic and septic shock, acute hypotension and severe HF
- Low dose dopamine activates dopaminergic receptors in the renal blood vessels resulting in increased CAMP leading to renal dilation and diuresis (increased urine production).
- Higher dose dopamine has positive inotropic and chronotropic effects on the heart by activating β1 receptors
- Large doses activate α1 receptors resulting in vasoconstriction of the VSM
- Side effects include hypertension, nausea and arrhythmias
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Describe dobutamine 4
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- Dobutamine is a direct acting sympathomimetic
- It is a β1-selective-adrenergic agonist
- It is indicated for acute failure
- By selectively stimulating the β1 receptors in the heart, dobutamine stimulates positive inotropic and chronotropic effects resulting in an increased cardiac output
- Side effects include atrial fibrillation
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Describe phenylephrine 4
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- Phenylephrine is a direct acting sympathomimetic
- It is an α1 adrenoceptor agonist.
- Use of phenylephrine is indicated for nasal decongestant, hypotension and in mydriatic (dilation)eye exams.
- Stimulation of the of α1 receptors results in:
A) vasoconstriction (nasal mucosa for is example)
B) increased BP
C) mydriasis in the eye - Side effects include HT and headache
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Describe oxymetazoline and xylometazoline 4
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- Oxymetazoline and xylometazoline are direct acting sympathomimetics
- They are α adrenergic agonists
- They are used as nasal decongestants, but may only be used for 5 days max or patient is at risk of rebound congestion .
- Topical nasal spray results in stimulation of α1 receptors resulting in local vasoconstriction of nasal mucosa and conjunctiva
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Describe salbutamol
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- Salbutamol is a direct acting sympathomimetic
- Salbutamol is a β2 adrenergic receptor agonist
- Salbutamol is indicated for use in asthma and COPD
- Stimulation of the β2 receptors relaxes the bronchial smooth muscle resulting in bronchodilation
- Inhalers:
A. Salbutamol is short acting
B. Salmeterol is long acting
C. Indicaterol is ultra-long acting - Side effects include restlessness, tremor, tachycardia or arrhthmia
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Describe ephedrine
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- Ephedrine is a mixed acting sympathomimetic drug that is banned by the FDA because of life threatening CV reactions
- Ephedrine is an α and β receptor agonist and promotes the release of NE from nerve endings
- Long DOA
- Enters the CNS with a mild stimulant effect
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Describe pseudoephedrine
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- Pseudoephedrine is mixed acting sympathomimetic drug that was banned by the FDA
- Ephedra enantiomers (same effect as ephedrine)
- Was available as an over the counter decongestant
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Describe α methyldopa 4
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- α methyl dopa is central acting α2 agonist
- α methyldopa is used to treat hypertension in pregnancy
- α methyldopa stimulates α2 receptors in the brain leading to decreased sympathetic outflow ( decr HR, decreased CO, decr PR —> decr BP)
- α methyldopa inhibits the synthesis of catecholamines, dopamine and serotonin
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Describe phenoxybenzamine 6
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- Phenoxybenzamine is an α adrenergic sympatholytic
- Phenoxybenzamine is a non-selective α adrenergic antagonist (24 hours)
- Phenoxybenzamine is used to treat pheochromacytoma (pre op) and rynaud’s disease.
- phenoxybenzamine is a vasodilation, reduces peripheral resistance
- Side effects include: postural hypotension, nasal stiffness, decreased ejaculation
- Phenoxybenzamine is contraindicated in CV disease
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Describe phentolamine
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- Phentolamine is an α adrenoceptor sympatholytic.
- Phentolamine is an α1 and α2 antagonist (4hours)
- Phentolamine is used to treat pheochromacytoma and in HPT crisis (MAO-1 tyramine food, clonidine withdrawal)
- Side effects include postural hypotension, arrhythmias and angin
- Contraindicated in IHD
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Describe prazosin 4
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- Prazosin is an α adrenoceptor sympatholytic
- Prazosin is a selective α1 antagonist
- Prazosin is used to treat hypertension
- Side effects include postural hypotension, drowsiness, headache and nasal congestion
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Describe terazosin 4
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- Terazosin is an α adrenergic sympatholytic
- Terazosin is a selective α1 antagonist
- Terazosin is used to treat hypertension
- Side effects include postural hypotension, drowsiness, headache and nasal congestion
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Describe doxazosin 4
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- Doxazosin is a α adrenergic sympatholytic
- Doxazosin is a selective α1 antagonist
- Doxazosin is used to treat hypertension
- Side effects include postural hypotension, drowsiness, headache and nasal congestion
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Describe tamsulosin 4
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- Tamsulosin is an α adrenergic sympatholytic
- Tamsulosin is a α1a antagonist.
- Tamsulosin is used to treat benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)
- Side effects include retrograde ejaculation and floppy iris syndrome