Autonomic Nervous System Flashcards
Adrenergic Agonist
Stimulate SNS, Sympathomimetic
Adrenergic Antagonist
Inhibit SNS, Sympatholytic
Cholinergic Agonist
Stimulate PNS, Parasympathomimetic
Cholinergic Antagonist
Inhibit PNS, Parasympatholytic
Methoxamine
Hypotension
Orciprenaline
bronchospasm, asthma, COPD
Droxidopa
symptomatic neurogenic orthostatic hypotension
Pseudoephedrine
nasal and sinus congestion, allergic rhinitis
Isoetharine
asthma, wheezing, chronic asthmatic bronchitis
Norepinephrine
control of BP during various hypotensive states, cardiac arrest
Dipivefrin
intraocular pressure in chronic open-angle glaucoma
Midodrine
orthostatic hypotension
Phenylephrine
hypotension
Brimonidine
glaucoma and ocular hypotension, facial erythema in rosacea
Dobutamine
cardiac decompensation
Albuterol
asthma, COPD (B2 receptor)
Isoproterenol
heart block, bronchospasm in anesthesia, cardiac arrest, and shocks
Clonidine
hypertension, severe cancer pain & prevent migraines
Epinephrine
allergic reactions and asthma, cardiac stimulation, induction and maintenance of mydriasis
Causes Relaxation of smooth muscles, vasodilation, reduces contraction of smooth muscle-bladder (Antihypertensive)
Alpha Blockers