Prototype Drugs Exam 1 Flashcards
Alpha- and Beta- Adrenergic Agonist
Dopamine (Intropin)
Indications for Dopamine
Correction of hemodynamic imbalances present in shock.
Actions of Dopamine
Acts directly and by the release of norepinephrine from sympathetic nerve terminals; mediates dilation of vessels in the renal and splanchnic beds to maintain renal perfusion while stimulating the sympathetic response.
Pharmocokinetics of Dopamine
Route: IV
Onset: 1-2 min
Peak: 10 min
Duration: Length of infusion
Half-life of Dopamine
2 min; metabolized in the liver, excreted in the urine.
Adverse Effects of Dopamine
Tachycardia, ectopic beats, anginal pain, hypotension, dyspnea, nausea, vomiting, headache.
Beta- specific adrenergic agonists
Isoproterenol (Isuprel)
Indications for Isoproterenol
Management of bronchospasm during anesthesia; vasopressor during shock; adjunct in the management of cardiac standstill and arrest, as well as serious ventricular arrhythmias that require increased inotropic (contraction of the heart muscle) action.
Actions of isoproterenol
Acts on beta- adrenergic receptors to produce increased heart rate, positive inotropic effect, bronchodilation and vasodilation.
Pharmacokinetics of isoproterenol
Route: IV
Onset : immediate
Duration: 1-2 min
Half-life of isoproterenol
unknown; metabolized in the tissues
Adverse effects of isoproterenol
Restlessness, apprehension, anxiety, fear, cardiac arrhythmias, tachycardia, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, respiratory difficulties, coughing, pulmonary edema, sweating, pallor.
Alpha- specific adrenergic agonist
Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine)
Indications for phenylephrine
Treatment of vascular failure in shock or drug-induced hypotension; to overcome paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia; to prolong spinal anesthesia; as a vasoconstrictor in regional anesthesia; to maintain blood pressure during anesthesia; topically for symptomatic relief of nasal congestion and as adjunctive therapy in middle ear infections; ophthalmically to dilate pupils and as a decongestant to provide temporary relief of eye irritation.
Actions of phenylephrine
Powerful postsynaptic alpha- adrenergic receptor stimulant causing vasoconstriction and raising systolic and diastolic blood pressure with little effect on the beta- receptors int the heart.
Pharmacokinetics of phenylephrine
Route: IV
Onset : immediate
Duration: 15 -20 min
Route: IM, SQ
Onset: 10-15 min
Duration: 30 -120 min
Route: topical
Onset: very little systemic absorption occurs
Half-life of phenylephrine
47 to 100 hours; metabolized in the tissues and liver; excreted in urine and bile.
Adverse effects of phenylephrine
Fear, anxiety, restlessness, headache, nausea, decreased urine formation, pallor