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

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SELECTIVE alpha 1 antagonists end in what?

A

“osin”

Prazosin
Tamsulosin

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Alpha 1 antagonists do what?

A

Cause vasodilation and decreased SVR

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4
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SELECTIVE Alpha 2 antagonist example:

A

Yohimbine

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