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Alpha- and Beta- Adrenergic Agonist

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Dopamine (Intropin)

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Indications for Dopamine

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Correction of hemodynamic imbalances present in shock.

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Actions of Dopamine

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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.

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Pharmocokinetics of Dopamine

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Route: IV
Onset: 1-2 min
Peak: 10 min
Duration: Length of infusion

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Half-life of Dopamine

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2 min; metabolized in the liver, excreted in the urine.

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Adverse Effects of Dopamine

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Tachycardia, ectopic beats, anginal pain, hypotension, dyspnea, nausea, vomiting, headache.

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Beta- specific adrenergic agonists

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Isoproterenol (Isuprel)

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Indications for Isoproterenol

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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.

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Actions of isoproterenol

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Acts on beta- adrenergic receptors to produce increased heart rate, positive inotropic effect, bronchodilation and vasodilation.

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Pharmacokinetics of isoproterenol

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Route: IV
Onset : immediate
Duration: 1-2 min

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Half-life of isoproterenol

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unknown; metabolized in the tissues

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Adverse effects of isoproterenol

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Restlessness, apprehension, anxiety, fear, cardiac arrhythmias, tachycardia, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, respiratory difficulties, coughing, pulmonary edema, sweating, pallor.

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Alpha- specific adrenergic agonist

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Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine)

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Indications for phenylephrine

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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.

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Actions of phenylephrine

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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.

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Pharmacokinetics of phenylephrine

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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

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Half-life of phenylephrine

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47 to 100 hours; metabolized in the tissues and liver; excreted in urine and bile.

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Adverse effects of phenylephrine

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Fear, anxiety, restlessness, headache, nausea, decreased urine formation, pallor

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Nonselective adrenergic blocking agent

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Labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate)

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Indications of labetalol

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Hypertension, alone or in combination with other drugs; off-label uses– control of blood pressure in pheochromocytoma, clonidine-withdrawal hypertension.

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Actions of labetalol

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Competitively blocks alpha- and beta- receptor sites in the sympathetic nervous system, leading to lower blood pressure without reflex tachycardia and decrease renin levels.

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Pharmacokinetics of labetalol

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Route Oral IV
Onset. Varies. Immediate
Peak 1-2 h. 5 min
Duration 8-12h. 5.5 h

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Half-life of labetalol

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6-8 hours, with hepatic metabolism and excretion in the urine.

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Adverse effects of labetalol

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dizziness, vertigo, fatigue, gastric pain, flatulence, impotence, bronchospasm, dyspnea, cough, decreased exercise tolerance.

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Nonselective alpha- adrenergic blocking agents.
Phentolamine (Regitine)
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Indications for phentolamine
Prevention or control of hypertensive episodes associated with pheochromocytoma; prevention and treatment of dermal necrosis and sloughing associated with IV extravasation of norephinephrine or dopamine.
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Actions of phentolamine
Competitively blocks postsynaptic alpha 1 and presynaptic alpha 2 receptors, causing vasodilation and lowering of blood pressure, accompanied by increased reflex tachycardia.
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Pharmacokinetics of phentolamine
Route IM IV Onset Rapid. Immediate Peak 20 min. 2 min Duration- 30-45 min. 15-30 min
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Half-life of phentolamine
Metabolism and excretion are unknown
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Adverse effects of phentolamine
Acute and prolonged hypotensive episodes, MI tachycardia, arrhythmias, nausea, flushing.
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Nonselective beta- adrenergic blocking agent
Propranolol (Inderal)
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Indications for propranolol
Treatment of hypertension, angina pectoris, IHSS (idiopathic hypertropic subaortic stenosis), supraventricular tachycardia, tremor; prevention of reinfarction after MI; adjunctive therapy in pheochromocytoma; prophylaxis of migraine headache; management of situational anxiety.
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Actions of propranolol
competitively blocks beta- adrenergic receptors in the heart and juxtaglomerular apparatus; reduces vascular tone in the CNS.
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Pharmacokinetics of propranolol
Route : Oral IV Onset : 20- 30 min Immediate Peak : 60- 90 min 1 min Duration : 6-12 h 4-6 h
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Half-life of propranolol
3-5 hours with hepatic metabolism and excretion in the urine.
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Adverse effects of propranolol
allergic reaction, bradycardia, CHF, cardiac arrhythmias, CVA, pulmonary edema, gastric pain, flatulence, impotence, decreased exercise tolerances, bronchospasm
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Alpha 1 selective adrenergic blocking agent
Doxazosin
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Indications for doxazosin
treat HTN, and BPH
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action of doxazosin
blocks alpha 1 receptor sites causing vasodilation
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adverse effects doxazosin
dizziness, weakness, fatigue N/V, abdominal pain, diarrhea, edema, arrhythmias, hypotension, CHF, angina
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D2D interactions of doxazosin
vasodilators or antihypertensive drug
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beta 1 selective adrenergic blocking agents
atenolol
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indications for atenolol
control HTN in pts who smoke, have asthma, COPD, seasonal or allergic rhinitis. Used to treat HTN, angina and some cardiac arrhythmias
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Action of atenolol
blocks beta 1 adrenergic receptors, decreasing the excitablity of the heart, cardiac output, and oxygen consumption; decreases renin release, which lowers blood pressure.
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Pharmo atenolol
Oral, IV route varies, immediate onset 2-4 hr, 5 min peak 24hr duration
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Half-life atenolol
6-7 hr, excreted in the bile, feces and urine
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Adverse effects of atenolol
allergic rxn, dizziness, bradycardia, CHF, arrhythmias, gastric pain, flatulence, impotence, bronchospasm, decreased exercise tolerance

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