Sympathomimetics: Indirect Flashcards

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Amphetamine

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Indirect general agonist, reuptake inhibitor, releases stored catecholamines

Uses: narcolepsy, obesity, ADD

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Ephedrine

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Indirect general agonist, releases stored catetcholamines

Uses: nasal decongestion, urinary incontinence, hypoTN

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Cocaine

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Indirect general agonist, reuptake inhibitor

Uses: vasoconstriction and local anesthesia
*Never give beta-blockers if cocaine intoxication is suspected

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