Sympathomimetics Flashcards
Drug that stimulates alpha 2 receptors in the CNS.
Clonidine
Function of alpha 2 adrenergic receptors.
INHIBIT SYMPATHETIC ACTIVITY
Non-selective Alpha Blockers
Phenoxybenzamine
Phentolamine
A1 Blockers
SIN
Prazosin
Tamsulosin
Alfuzosin
Ends in SIN
alpha 1 Blockers
Phentolamine and Phenoxybenzamine
Non-Selective Alpha Antagonists
Reverses the effects of vasoconstrictors used in local anesthetics
Phentolamine (OraVerse)
Alpha 1 blocker used to relieve urinary symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate.
Tamsulosin
Ends in “olol”
Beta Blocker
Non-selective Beta Blocker
Propanolol
Pnemonic for Beta 1 Blockers
“Aunt MAE Takes a Beta 1 Blocker”
Metaprolol
Atenolol
Esmolol
Beta 1 blocker that makes Nitric Oxide
Neb1volol
B1 = B2 Blockers
Sotalol (Blocks K+ channel)
Labetalol
Carvedilol (Anti-oxidant)