Sympathomimetics

Question 1

Drugs that fall in this category are…(7)

Answer 1

-Epinephrine (Main choice for bronchospasms)
-Levalbuterol
-Salmeterol
-Albuterol (Rescue inhaler)
-Formoterol
-Isoproterenol
-Metaproterenol

Question 2

What do Sympathomimetics do?-

Answer 2

-Dilates Bronchi
-Depth of respiration
-Increases respiratory rate
-SABA & LABA

Question 3

Why do we give sympathomimetics?

Answer 3

-ACUTE asthma attacks
-Bronchospasms
-Prevention of exercise induced asthma

Question 4

Cautions of Sympathomimetics

Answer 4

-Allergy
-Conditions that would be aggravated by the SNS

Question 5

DRUG/DRUG Interactions with Sympathomimetics

Answer 5

-Beta blockers
-Other drugs that increase BP or HR
-Substances in cigarettes

Question 6

Adverse Effects of Sympathomimetics

Answer 6

-Bronchospasm
CNS stimulation
–>GI upset
–>Cardiac arrythmias, hypertension, pallor, flushing, sweating

Question 7

IMPLEMTATIONS of Sympathomimetics

Answer 7

-Proper administration
-Take 30-60 mins before exercise
-Small, frequent meals & nutrition consult
-Patient education