Antihypertensives and Diuretics Flashcards
1
Q
What a side effects of Alpha blockers?
A
Vasodilation causes: postural hypotension, tachycardia (reflexive), headache, decreased ejaculation, nasal congestion
2
Q
SELECTIVE alpha 1 antagonists end in what?
A
“osin”
Prazosin
Tamsulosin
3
Q
Alpha 1 antagonists do what?
A
Cause vasodilation and decreased SVR
4
Q
SELECTIVE Alpha 2 antagonist example:
A
Yohimbine