Block 1 Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Reserpine
A
Inhibits VMAT in adrenergic neurons, depletes NT stores.
Treats HTN
Adverse, depression, sedation, diarrhea, orthostatic hypotension, increased gastric secretion
2
Q
Isoproterenol
A
Agonist, B1 and B2
Metabolized by COMT
Emergency use to stimulate heart rate during bradycardia or heart block
3
Q
Dobutamine
A
B1 agonist
Racemic mixture
Used to help short term cardiac decompensation (MI or CHF)
Used for Cardiac Stress Testing
