ch19 alpha adrenergic blocking drugs Flashcards
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phentolamine (Regitine) Pharmacologic Class
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Alpha Blocker
2
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phentolamine (Regitine) Usual Adult Dosage Range
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IM/IV: 5 mg; repeat if necessary
5-10 mg diluted in 10 mL NS injected into extravasation site
3
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phentolamine (Regitine) Indications
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IM/IV: Hypertensive episodes with pheochromocytoma
NS: Alpha adrenergic drug extravasation
4
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tamsulosin (Flomax) Pharmacologic Class
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Alpha 1 Blocker
5
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tamsulosin (Flomax) Usual Adult Dosage Range
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PO: 0.4 mg once daily; max dose 0.8 mg
6
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tamsulosin (Flomax) Indications
A
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)