Sympatholytics a2 Agonists Flashcards
1
Q
Clonidine, guanofacin
A
Clonidine, guanfacine
Hypertensive urgency (limited situations),
ADHD, Tourette syndrome, symptom control in opioid withdrawal
Adverse effects: CNS depression, bradycardia, hypotension, respiratory depression, miosis, rebound hypertension with abrupt cessation
2
Q
a-methyldopa
A
Hypertension in pregnancy
Direct Coombs A hemolysis, drug-induced lupus, hyperprolactinemia (adverse effects)
3
Q
Tizanidine
A
Relief of spasticity
Hypotension, weakness, xerostomia (adverse effects)
