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Basic Pharmacology FA 2020 > Sympatholytics (α2-agonists) > Flashcards

Sympatholytics (α2-agonists) Flashcards

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Clinical applications of Clonidine, guanfacine

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Hypertensive urgency (limited situations),
ADHD, Tourette syndrome, symptom control in opioid withdrawal
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Adverse effects Clonidine, guanfacine

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CNS depression, bradycardia, hypotension,

respiratory depression, miosis, rebound hypertension with abrupt cessation

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Hypertension in pregnancy

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α-methyldopa

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Adverse effects α-methyldopa

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Direct Coombs ⊕ hemolysis, drug-induced lupus, hyperprolactinemia

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Relief of spasticity

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Tizanidine

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Adverse effects of Tizanidine

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Hypotension, weakness, xerostomia

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Basic Pharmacology FA 2020 (5 decks)

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