Ch 30 Adrenergic Agonists Flashcards
Andrenergic agonist
A drug that stimulates the adrenergic receptors of the sympathetic nervous system, either directly (by reacting with receptor sites) or indirectly (by increasing norepinephrine levels)
Alpha agonist
Specifically stimulating to the alpha receptors within the sympathetic nervous system, causing body responses seen when the alpha receptors are stimulated
Beta agonist
Specifically stimulating to the beta receptors within the sympathetic nervous system, causing body responses seen when the beta receptors are stimulated
Glycogenolysis
Breakdown of stored glucose to increase the blood glucose levels
Sympathomimetic
Drug that mimics the sympathetic nervous system SNS with the signs and symptoms seen when the SNS is stimulated
Alpha and beta adrenergic agonist
Dobutamine Dopamine Ephedrine Epinephrine Norepinephrine
Alpha specific Adrenergic Agents
Clonidine
Midodrine
Phenylephrine
Beta specific adrenergic agonist
Albuterol Arformterol Formoterol Indacaterol Isoproterenol Ievalbuterol Metaproterenol Olodaterol Salmeterol Terbutaline