Quiz6 part2 Flashcards
Alternative in the management of
hypertension and management of ADHD
CLONIDINE (Catapres)
Initial and final effect of Clonidine (catapres)
Initial - vasoconstriction (transient)
Final - vasodilation (lasts)
A2 direct used to diminish menopausal hot flushes
CLONIDINE (Catapres)
A2 direct agonist used as a false neurotransmitter
METHYLDOPA (Aldomet)
A2 Direct - used in mild to moderate hypertension, they do not cross the BBB
GUANFACINE & GUANABENZ
A2 direct - Analog of Clonidine, lower intraocular pressure (for glaucoma)
APRACLONIDINE and BRIMONIDINE
centrally acting ALPHA 2-selective agonist , treatment in an intensive care setting
DEXMEDETOMIDINE
A2 Direct - Central muscle relaxant , used to relieve the spasms by multiple sclerosis
TIZANIDINE (Zanaflex)
Congener of Clonidine
TIZANIDINE (Zanaflex)