Classification of Symphatomimetics/Adrenomimetics Flashcards

1
Q

What are the classifications of sympathomimetic drugs?

A

Direct-acting, indirect-acting, mixed-acting

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What do direct-acting sympathomimetics do?

A

Directly stimulate the adrenergic receptor, either norepinephrine or epinephrine. In other words, the drug is the one who stimulates the receptor.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What do indirect-acting sympathomimetics do?

A

Stimulate release of norepinephrine from nerve endings. In other words, The indirect-acting drug stimulates release of norepinephrine so that norepinephrine will be the one that stimulates the receptor.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Which drug is an example of an indirect-acting sympathomimetic?

A

Amphetamine

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What do mixed-acting sympathomimetics do?

A

It is both a direct and indirect acting. It stimulates adrenergic receptor sites and stimulates release of norepinephrine from nerve endings

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Which drug is an example of a mixed-acting sympathomimetic?

A

Ephedrine

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly