Catecholamines Flashcards
1
Q
Norepinephrine is found on ….
A
Alpha 1, alpha 2 & beta 1
2
Q
Effects of norepinephrine on blood pressure and HR.
A
Increase in BP (alpha1) , initially increase in HR (beta1) , later reflex bradycardia
3
Q
Epinephrine is found on …
A
Alpha 1, alpha 2, beta 1, beta 2
4
Q
Epinephrine effect…
A
Low dose: increase HR(beta1) & decrease BP (beta2)
Medium dose : only increase in BP
High dose epi = norepinephrine (increase BP, increased HR)
