Sympatholytics (α2-agonists) Flashcards
1
Q
Hypertensive urgency (limited situations),
ADHD, Tourette syndrome, symptom control
in opioid withdrawal
A
Clonidine, guanfacine
2
Q
Hypertension in pregnancy
A
α-methyldopa
3
Q
Relief of spasticity
A
Tizanidine
4
Q
adverse effect of … CNS depression, bradycardia, hypotension,
respiratory depression, miosis, rebound
hypertension with abrupt cessation
A
Clonidine, guanfacine
4
Q
adverse effect of … Direct Coombs ⊕ hemolysis, drug-induced
lupus, hyperprolactinemia
A
α-methyldopa
4
Q
Hypotension, weakness, xerostomia
A
Tizanidine