sympthomimetic drugs (adrenergic) Flashcards
name n location of receptors
n
directly acting
adrenaline
noradrenaline
salbutamol
xylometazoline
indirectly acting
tyramine, amphetamine,methamphetamine,
mixed acting
epihedrin, pseudoepihedrin,
mephentermine
CVS
notes
Vasomotor reversal of Dale
n
alpha agonist as nasal decongestant
topical: oxymetazoline, xylometazoline, naphazolin
oral: pseudoephedrine
both: phenylephedrine
rationale: local vasoconstriction in nasal mucous membrane
uses and ADR of nasal decongestants
n
pressor agents to inc BP
noradrenaline
phenylephedrine
dopamine
methoxamine
cardiac stimulants
adrenaline
isoprenaline
dobutamine
brochodilators
salbutamol
terbutaline
salmeterol
formoterol
uterine relaxants
ritodrine
isoxsuprine
salbutamol
terbutaline
reserpine
inhibit VMAT