Antihypertensives part 2 Flashcards
What are the different groups of sympathetic antagonist agents
Alpha
Beta
*mix of the two
Adrenergic blocking drugs
What are the sites of action for sympathoplegic drugs
Peripherally
Centrally
Ganglionic
What drugs block sympathetic system at the peripheral level
Prazosin
Doxazosin
Metoprolol
Pindolol
What drugs block the sympathetic system centrally
Clonidine
What drugs block the sympathetic system ganglionically
Trimethaphan
What is the indication for clonidine
Menopausal flushing
opioid/alcohol withdrawal
tourettes
2nd line for ADHD
What is the MOA for clonidine
Blocks release of norepinephrine and inhibits sympathetic outflow from the brain
What are the pharmacokinetics of clonidine
Oral
don’t take with food
crosses placenta
narrow TI
dose adjust for renal patients
What are some side effects / contraindications of clonidine
dysrhythmias
bradycardia
AV block
anorexia
confusion / delirium
Where are alpha 1 receptors found
smooth muscle
Where are alpha 2 receptors found
Brain stem AND smooth muscle
What are non-selective alpha blocker drugs
Phenoxybenzamine
Phentolamine
What is the indication of phenoxybenzamine
Sweating and HTN associated with pheochromocytoma
What is the MOA of phenoxybenzamine
Irreversible, non-selective blockade of peripheral alpha 1&2 receptors
-decrease vasoconstriction
What are the pharmacokinetics of phenoxybenzamine
Oral / IV
Long lasting effects
What are the side effects / adverse reactions of phenoxybenzamine
Reflex tachycardia
Orthostatic hypotension
nasal stuffiness / N/V
Inhibit ejaculation
What is the indication of phentolamine
Dx / Tx of pheochromacytoma
particular associated with HTN emergencies
Tx of dermal necrosis following extravasation of norepinephrine
What is the MOA of phentolamine
Reversible, non-selective blockade of peripheral alpha 1&2 receptors
What are the pharmacokinetics of phentolamine
IM or IV
effects last 4 hours
What are the side effects of phentolamine
Reflex tachy
orthostatic hypotension
What are the alpha-1 selective blockers
Prazosin
doxazosin
What are prazosin & Doxazosin used for
-HTN
-Benign prostatic hyperplasia d/t prostate muscle relaxation
-PTSD associated nightmares
What are the MOA of selective alpha-1 blockers
Selective a1 inhibition = decrease vasoconstriction
What are the side effects of prazosin and doxazosin
Dizziness
lack of energy
nasal congestion
HA
Drowsiness
orthostatic hypotension
What selective alpha 1 blocker is longest acting `
Doxazosin
What drugs are nonselective beta antagonists
Propranolol
nadolol
pindolol
timolol
What is the indication for propranolol
performance anxiety
postural tremor
migraine prophylaxis
thyrotoxicosis
portal HTN
What is the MOA of propranolol
Nonselective B1 & B2 inhibition
What is the pharmacokinetics of propranolol
oral admin 1x/day
extensively metabolized and excreted in urine
What are the adverse effects / side effects of propranolol and nadolol
Bronchoconstriction
dizziness
lethargy
visual disturbance
short term memory loss
vivd dreams
What is the indication of Nadolol
HTN
Management of chronic angina
more potent that propranolol (rarely used)
What is the MIA of nadolol
Non-selective Beta 1&2 inhibition
What are the pharmacokinetics of nadolol
Oral admin
1/2t of 14-24 hours
What is the indication of pindolol
HTN
What is the MOA of pindolol
PARTIAL beta 1&2 agonist
*at high doses, posses similar effects of epi
What are the adverse effects / contraindications of pindolol
Bronchoconstriction
Dizziness
Hallucinations
Short term memory loss
vivid dreams
*Avoid in patients with previous MI / angina
What is the indication for timolol
Chronic glaucoma management (open angle)
What is the MOA of timolol
Non-selective beta 1&2 inhibition
reduces production of aqueous humor in the eye
What is the pharmacokinetics of timolol
Topical
oral can be used for HTN (rare)
What are the selective beta 1 sympathetic antagonists
Metoprolol
atenolol
nebivolol
What is the indication for metoprolol
HTN
Stable / unstable angina
acute MI
SVT / Vtach
Tachycardia
Chronic stable HF
Migraine prophylaxis
What is the pharmacokinetics of metoprolol
Oral
Extensively metabolized
1/2t = 3-4 hours