Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Magnesium Sulphate
MoA
A
decreases intracellular calcium resulting in muscle cell relaxation
stabilizes T cells & inhibits mast cell degranulation = reduced inflammatory mediators
2
Q
Adenosine
MoA
A
Class IV anti-arrhythmic
Depresses AV Nodal conduction
Decreases calcium influx and potassium eflux
3
Q
Adrenaline
MoA
A
Alpha & Beta adrenergic receptor agonist
Sympathomimetic
4
Q
Adrenaline
Alpha Receptor MoA
A
Alpha
- Vasoconstriction
- Histamine release due to stabilistion of mast cells & basophils
- Glycogenolysis & gluneogenesis from adipose tissue & liver
- mydriasis
5
Q
Adrenaline
Beta receptor MoA
A
Beta 1 - +ve inotropic, chronotropic & dromotropic Beta 2 - dilates bronchial smooth muscle - relieves bronchial spasm - inhibits mucus secretion
