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Konorev, Clinical Uses Flashcards

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Adrenergic Agonists - Cardiovascular conditions

To increase BP in hypertensive emergencies - hemorrhagic shock, overdose of antihypertensives, CNS depressants

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Norepinephrine (a1,2 B1)
Phenylephrine (a1)
Methoxamine (a1)

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Adrenergic Agonists - Cardiovascular conditions

Chronic hypOTension

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Ephedrine (indirect - releases stores catas and direct adrenergic agonist)

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Adrenergic Agonists - Cardiovascular conditions
Cardiogenic shock - due to massive acute myocardial infarction

Peripheral mimetic action? Y/N
Beta1 mimetic aciton? Y/N

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Dopamine (D1, D2)
Dobutamine (B1)

Peripheral mimetic action? No
Beta1 mimetic action? Yes

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Adrenergic Agonists - Cardiovascular conditions

Heart failure - drug for short term use in acute HF

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Dobutamine (B1)

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Adrenergic Agonists - Cardiovascular conditions

Heart failure - ___ in severe CHF with reduced renal perfusion

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Dopamine (D1, D2)

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Adrenergic Agonists - Cardiovascular conditions

HTN - long term tx

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alpha 2 agonists

clonidine

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Adrenergic Agonists - Cardiovascular conditions

HTN emergencies

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fenoldopam (D1)

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Adrenergic Agonists - Cardiovascular conditions

Emergency therapy for complete AV block and cardiac arrest

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Epinephrine (all adrenergic)

Isoproterenol (B1, B2)

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Adrenergic Agonists - Cardiovascular conditions

Decongestion of mucous membranes

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Phenylephrine (a1)

Ephedrine and Pseudoephedrine (indirect - releases stores catas and direct adrenergic agonist)

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Adrenergic Agonists - Bronchial asthma

Beta-2 selective agonists

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Albuterol (B2)

Terbutaline (B2)

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Adrenergic Agonists - Anaphylaxis (type I) intermediate allergic reaction with respiratory and CV componenets

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Epinephrine (all adrenergic)

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Adrenergic Agonists - Anaphylaxis

Respiratory component

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bronchospasm and upper airway congestion

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Adrenergic Agonists - Anaphylaxis

CV component

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severe hypOTension, cardiac depression

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Adrenergic Agonists - ophthalmic applications

Examination of retina - induction of mydriasis

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Phenylephrine (a1)

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Adrenergic Agonists - ophthalmic applications

Glaucoma - alpha-2 selective agonist

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Apraclonidine (a2)

Brimonidine (a2)

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Adrenergic Agonists - GI

Suppression of premature labor - beta-2 agonist

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Terbutaline (B2)

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Indirect Adrenergic Agonists - GI

Stress incontinence

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Ephedrine

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Adrenergic Agonists - GI

Priapism - alpha-1 agonist (injeciton into penis)

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Phenylephrine (a1)

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Indirect Adrenergic Agonists - CNS conditions

Narcolepsy

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Amphetamines

Methylphenidate

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Indirect Adrenergic Agonists - CNS conditions

ADHD

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Methylphenidate

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Adrenergic Agonists - CNS conditions

Obesity - inhibition of appetite and increased energy expenditure

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Phentermine
Ephedrine
Amphetamines

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Adverse Effects of Adrenergic Agonists

CV adverse effects

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Elevated BP
MI, HF - esp elderly
Sinus tach, vent arrhythmia
Direct myocardial damage
Cardiac DEATH
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Age group to be cautious with adrenergic agonists

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elderly and pts with HTN, CAD, CHF

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Adverse Effects of Adrenergic Agonists

CNS toxicity

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Amphetamine

Cocaine

25
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What types of agonist drugs do not cause CNS toxicity

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Polar (dont cross BBB)

Catecholamines

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Amphetamine CNS toxicity causes:

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Insomnia
Lack of appetite
Anxiety, restlessness
Psychoses (apranoid, hallucinations)

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Cocaine CNS toxicity causes:

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Convulsions
Arrhythmias
Hemorrhagic stroke

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Alpha Antagonists - Pheochromocytoma presents with

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tachy, arrhythmia, HTN

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Alpha Antagonists - Pheochromocytoma Tx

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Phentolamine

Phenoxybenzamine

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Alpha Antagonists - chronic HTN tx

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Prazosin
Terzosin
Doxazosin

31
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Conditions under which you use: Prazosin, Terzosin, Doxazosin

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Chronic HTN

  • Moderate HTN
  • Nonselective alpha-blockers NTO used
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Prazosin, Terzosin, Doxazosin are selective for what receptor

33
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Alpha Antagonists - erectile dysfunction

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Phentolamine

Paverine

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Alpha Antagonists - BHP

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Tamsulosin
Silodosin
(also prazosin doxazosin, terazosin)
35
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Alpha Antagonists -
Silodosin (for BPH):
Selectivity greater for alpha-1A or alpha-1B?

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Alpha Antagonists -
Silodosin (for BPH):
What does alpha-1A mediate?
What effect does it have on BP?

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prostate smooth muscle contraction

*with little effect on BP

37
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Adverse effects of alpha antagonists
Seen most in what system?
Seen less in what antagonist?

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CVS

Alpha1 selective antagonist

38
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Adverse effects of alpha antagonists -

What conditions does it cause?

A

Tachy
Retention of fluid and salt
Impaired ejaculation
Nasal stuffiness

39
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Beta Blocker -

For HTN

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Labetalol (alpha1 and B-blocker)

40
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Beta Blocker -

For angina pectoris

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block cardiac B-receptors

41
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Beta Blocker - 
For MI (long term use post-MI)
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Long term = Timolol, Propranolol, Metoprolol

42
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Beta Blocker -

For MI - acute phase contraindications

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Bradycardia
HypOTension
acute HF
AV block
active airway disease
43
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Beta Blocker -

Effective in what cardiac arrhythmic conditions?

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ventricular and supraventricular arrhythmias (A.Fib and vent ectopic beats)

44
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Beta Blocker -

For heart failure (CHF)

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Metoprolol
Bisoprolol
Carvedilol

45
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Beta Blocker -

Galucoma (decrease aqueous humor production by clilary body)

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Timolol

Betaxolol

46
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Beta Blocker -

Hyperthyroidism

A

Propranolol

47
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Adverse effects of Beta Blockers -

CNS effects?

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Sedation
Sleep disturbances
Depression

48
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Adverse effects of Beta Blockers -

To avoid CNS effects, what should you switch to?

A

A more hydrophilic drug - cannot cross BBB.

49
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Adverse effects of Beta Blockers -

Respiratory effects?

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Increase airway resistance

Trigger bronchospasm and asthma attack (esp in COPD, chronic asthma, chronic bronchitis)

50
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Adverse effects of Beta Blockers -

To avoid respiratory effects, what should you switch to?

A

beta-1 selective

51
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Adverse effects of Beta Blockers -

CV effects?

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Depression of HR, contractility, excitability

Exacerbation of peripheral vascular disease

52
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Adverse effects of Beta Blockers -

Effects on lipid profiles.

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increases VLDL and decrease HDL (HDL/LDL ratio decreases)

53
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Adverse effects of Beta Blockers -

To avoid effect on lipid profiles, what should you switch to?

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partial agonist drug

54
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Adverse effects of Beta Blockers -

hypoglycemic episodes

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Delay recovery form insulin indicued hypoglycemia
Blunt perception of hypoglycemia
Increased hypoglycemic episode incidence

55
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Adverse effects of Beta Blockers -
To avoid effect hypoglycemic episodes what should you switch to?
To avoid exacerbation of peripheral vascular disease, what should you switch to?

A

beta 1 selective

56
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Abrupt or gradual taper of beta blockers most effective?

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Gradual taper

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