Pharm p. 255-259 Flashcards
1
Q
Name an α2 antagonist and its medical use?
A
Mirtazapine, Tx for Depression
2
Q
Which category of drugs can cause 1st-dose orthostatic hypotension, dizziness and headache?
A
α1 selective blockers
3
Q
Non-selective α-blockers SE is?
A
Orthostatic hypotension, reflex tachycardia
4
Q
Selective α1 blocker used for PTSD?
A
Prazosin
5
Q
T or F? Phenoxybenzamine competative Non-selective α-blocker.
A
F. it is irreversible–> non-competative
6
Q
Selective α1 blockers treat hypertension except for?
A
tamsulosin
7
Q
Drug give to patients on MAO inhibitors to prevent hypertensive crisis?
A
Phentolamine
8
Q
Which α-blocker causes sedation, incr serum cholesterol and incr appetite?
A
Mirtazapine
